In January of each year, Chatham Hall’s operating budget crosses over from tuition to being fueled by philanthropy. That means our students' experiences here are deeply impacted by philanthropy through the School's endowment and the Chatham Hall Fund! Make a your impact today.
At Chatham Hall, we ignite the light for others. We fully re-imagine the way in which we educate girls—encouraging them to step into their power. Chatham Hall students come to appreciate that anything is possible.
With a 125-year legacy, Chatham Hall alumnae, families, faculty, and staff continue a tradition of generous and loyal philanthropic support to benefit tomorrow’s emerging luminaries.
We thank our donors who carry out this tradition each year, and invite you to join our legacy of support.
Acclaimed pianist Dr. Jeannette Fang performed Folk Songs from Afar for the campus community on May 11. The concert theme was the influence of folk songs on the work of Amy Beach, Karen Tanaka, and Bela Bartok.
Chatham Hall is proud to announce that four-time Olympic gold medalist and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) superstar Lisa Leslie will serve as its 2022-2023 Polly Wheeler Guth ’44 Leader in Residence.
Poet, writer, and filmmaker Phil Kaye has been announced as the 2021-2022 Chatham Hall Writer in Residence. Kaye is the author of two books, A Light Bulb Symphony and Date & Time, and his work has been featured in a range of settings from The New Yorker to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Emmy-nominated filmmaker, founder of the Webby Awards, and national bestselling author Tiffany Shlain was on campus on Oct. 18 & 19 as this year’s Polly Wheeler Guth ‘44 Leader in Residence.
Christine Knight has worked in the alumni and development fields for more than 20 years, holding a B.A. in psychology from the University of Virginia, a M.A. in liberal arts studies from Hollins College, and a M.B.A. from the University of Richmond. Her daughter Cheney '19 is a recent graduate of Chatham Hall, and she enjoys living in faculty housing and being a part of the on-campus community.
Carmen Garcia came to Chatham Hall in 2021 from Bentley University where she served as the senior assistant director in the office of alumni and family engagement while working towards an MBA. Carmen received her undergraduate degree from Nichols College and enjoys reading and spending time with family. She enjoys being a part of the welcoming Chatham Hall community and participating in Family Day.
Amy Blair is a graduate of Mt. Ida College and joined Chatham Hall in 2005. As a part of the Office of Advancement, she works primarily with alumnae and parent relations. Amy's favorite thing about Chatham Hall is the beautiful campus and her favorite tradition is the annual Honor Chapel.
Ms. Adina Blake
Director of Advancement Services and Donor Relations
Adina Blake joined the Advancement team in 2021, most recently working for Monarch and Pfeiffer University, where she also received a bachelor’s in business administration before earning a master’s in accounting and financial management from Devry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management. Outside of work, Adina loves spending time with her family on their farm, traveling, and reading.
Mary Robinson, 2003-2004 Leader in Residence, Former President of Ireland
Feel empowered. If you start to do it, and if you start to feel your voice being heard, you’ll never go back.