Anna Lacy joins the College of Humanities and Sciences as a senior academic advisor in the Department of Forensic Science. Most recently, Anna worked as the undergraduate program manager for the University of Maryland Department of Family Science. She also previously served as a transfer academic success advisor for the Old Dominion University College of Engineering.
Anna holds a B.S. in psychology from James Madison University and an M.Ed. in student affairs administration in higher education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Anna grew up in Richmond and is thrilled to be back in the city. Outside of work, Anna enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and traveling. Her cats, Milo and Lucy, also love to make cameos in her Zoom advising appointments.
Greg Miller joins the College of Humanities and Sciences as an academic advisor in the Robertson School working with mass communication majors concentrating in public relations or journalism. Previously, Greg was a discovery advisor working with undeclared students in University Academic Advising at VCU. He also held roles in residence life and case management at institutions including, but not limited to, American University, Longwood University, and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
Greg holds a B.A. in communication studies from Christopher Newport University and an M.Ed. in higher education leadership with a concentration in student affairs administration from Old Dominion University.
Greg is originally from Reston, Virginia, but has been loving living in Richmond for the past six years. Outside of work, Greg spends his time with his wife, daughter, and dog while exploring Richmond. When not spending time with the family, Greg can be found playing drawing, writing, or playing ice hockey.
Cole Wasdin joins the College of Humanities and Sciences as the assistant coordinator of the VCU Humphrey Fellowship Program (housed in the Department of Psychology), bringing leadership development expertise and an established connection to the program's mission. For the past four years, Cole has served as a volunteer friendship family, supporting fellows from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East as they transition to life in the United States.
Cole has spent over a decade working at the intersection of organizational development, change management, and leadership training. As founder and CEO of Verity Consulting and Gallant Consulting, she has facilitated workshops on cross-cultural communication, trust-building, and leadership challenges while guiding organizations through complex transitions and cultural change. She is a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) and holds certifications in Data Driven Change Management. Cole earned her Bachelor of Science in sociology from Texas Christian University.