New Faces

From staff reports

Dawn Gatewood

Dawn Gatewood
Development

Dawn Gatewood is the new executive secretary to development vice president Heidi McCrory. She is a former employee of Sweet Briar, having worked as an annual fund secretary from 2002 to 2004.

Before coming back to the College, Gatewood operated her own business, The Personal Assistant. She provided services — shopping, bill paying, office help, etc. — to small businesses and individuals, mostly in the Charlottesville area.

Gatewood lives in western Amherst County with her husband, John, and two dogs. She also has three grandchildren. When she’s not working, she enjoys volunteer work, gardening, reading and renovating her house.

Ralph Brimm
Physical plant

Ralph Brimm is a housekeeper/custodian for physical plant. He started on April 7.