Advancement and Alumni Engagement Team

Claire Foster
Executive Vice President for Advancement & Enrollment

Claire Foster provides executive leadership to the departments of Advancement, Marketing & Public Relations, and Enrollment Management. She oversees student recruitment and enrollment initiatives, constituency development, and institutional marketing and communications. Foster is also adjunct faculty in the School of Business & Leadership at Regent, where she develops and instructs marketing courses in the MBA program.

Recognized for her expertise in strategic growth initiatives, Foster has more than 18 years of experience in higher education. She served on the executive staff for both the founder of Liberty University and the founder of Regent University. Foster received the prestigious Top 40 Under 40 award from Inside Business, the NextGen award from Coastal Virginia Business Magazine, and Fierce Education also honored her as a next generation higher education leader. Foster holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Music.

Jared Vallorani
AVP of Advancement

Jared Vallorani is a passionate advocate for Christian education, bringing decades of experience in ministry, outreach, and organizational leadership to his role at Regent University. He has served in executive leadership roles at several nonprofit organizations and was previously CEO of Liberty Alliance, a five-time Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company. Jared’s entrepreneurial drive and deep commitment to advancing biblical values continue to support Regent’s mission of raising up Christian leaders to impact the world.

Lyn Kaiser
Executive Director of Advancement Services

With more than 20 years of experience in development and communications at CBN and Regent University, Lyn Kaiser brings deep expertise and heartfelt commitment to her work. In her current role, she leads marketing and operational strategy for Regent’s advancement team, ensuring every message and initiative reflects the university’s heart for excellence, purpose, and global impact.

Melinda Gibson
Senior Director of Advancement

Melinda Gibson earned her bachelor’s degree from Grove City College and graduated magna cum laude with a master’s degree from Regent University. Her robust career includes roles in the federal government, corporate sector, and several nonprofit organizations, including Coral Ridge Ministries, Family Research Council, and In Touch Ministries. She eventually “came home” to Regent University, where she now enjoys aligning donor passions with impactful university projects.

Daniel Tubbs
Director of Advancement

Dan Tubbs holds a Bachelor of Science from Cairn University (1996) and a Master of Education from Regent University (2002).  After a 25-year career in Christian education, he joined Regent in 2023 to grow the support for Christian Leadership to Change the World.

Dawn Reed
Director of Operations

Dawn Reed holds a Bachelor of Science in speech communication from Old Dominion University. She originally joined Regent in 2016 as senior marketing writer for University Marketing. In early 2025, she transitioned to the Advancement Services department, where she supports donor relations and oversees various projects and special initiatives.

Kelly Fielder
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

With over 13 years of experience in higher education, Kelly has served in leadership roles across career services, alumni relations, and advancement. She currently serves as Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Regent University, where she cultivates philanthropic partnerships and oversees strategic grant development. Kelly is passionate about advancing Regent’s mission to equip Christian leaders to change the world.

Kathy Ruley
Director of Events

Kathy Ruley has served as Director of Events at Regent University since 2006. In this role, she oversees the planning and execution of a wide range of fundraising events designed to engage new friends and cultivate support for the university. Kathy also hosts distinguished guests of Regent, ensuring each visit reflects the university’s commitment to excellence. She considers it an honor to serve alongside a dedicated team advancing Regent’s mission to equip Christian leaders to change the world.

Alora Tejada
Director of Alumni Engagement

Alora Tejada is a proud two-time Regent University alumna. Since 2017, she has served in various roles on the alumni team and is passionate about helping graduates stay connected, celebrated, and encouraged in their callings as Christian leaders changing the world.

Emily Coston
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Emily Coston earned an MBA from Regent University. For the past three years, she has worked in the Office of Alumni Engagement, helping with events, communications, and chapters.

Stephen Gilbert
Alumni Officer

Stephen graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Regent University in 2024. He joined the alumni team later that year to help better equip students and fellow graduates to carry out Regent’s mission to change the world as Christian leaders.

Erin Flynn
Office Manager

Erin has been with Regent University since 2014. She currently serves as office manager and gift administrator for the Office of Advancement, processing each donation sent to support Regent’s mission to train Christian Leaders to Change the World. She also serves as scholarship liaison, coordinating funded scholarship projects between donors, Advancement, the Business Office, and Student Financial Aid.

Larisa Nargi
Research Manager

Larisa holds a Bachelor of Arts from the College of William and Mary (2008) and a Master of Business Administration from Regent University (2014).  She has worked at Regent since 2012, supporting alumni, donors, and colleagues to advance the university’s mission, combining a love for Christ and a love of learning.

Matthew Roberts
Advancement Business Systems Manager

Matthew has worked at Regent since 2016, providing systems and front-end computer support. He previously supported Enrollment Management before joining the Advancement team in 2024. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Science in business (2016) and Master of Arts in organizational leadership (2020), both from Regent University.