Darden Fellows Alumni Awards

Kristin Stock

M.S.Ed. Counseling, '09
Licensed Resident in Counseling and a Nationally Certified Counselor

Kristin Stock is a Licensed Resident in Counseling and a Nationally Certified Counselor. She��earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from James Madison 91����Ƶ in 2003. Driven by a desire to support the well-being of future generations, she re-entered the workforce as a School Counselor. Her experiences in this role highlighted the profound impact that family dynamics and mental health have on children's lives. Recognizing the need to provide more direct support for couples and families, she returned to ODU to complete the state requirements for Residency in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, making a career transition from school counseling to private practice.

Kristin currently works at Lighthouse Counseling and Psychotherapy, where she specializes in counseling adults and couples who are struggling with family of origin issues, marital conflict, anxiety, depression and trauma. Kristin enjoys speaking and presenting mental health education to various groups around Hampton Roads.

Dr. Bill Fiege

Ph.D. Community College Leadership, '11
President of Brightpoint Community College

Dr. Bill Fiege is the President of Brightpoint Community College, which has campuses in Chester and Midlothian, Virginia. He became Brightpoint’s eighth president in January 2024. Fiege previously served as Vice President of Learning and Student Success at Brightpoint. Before joining Brightpoint, Dr. Fiege held positions at Germanna Community College and Longwood 91����Ƶ, serving in a variety of roles: dean, speech communication faculty member, assistant director of alumni relations, and assistant director of athletics. In addition to a Ph.D. in Community College Leadership from Old Dominion 91����Ƶ, Dr. Fiege completed his bachelor’s degree in political science at Longwood 91����Ƶ and a master’s degree in speech communication from Bloomsburg 91����Ƶ.

He is a longtime little league and travel softball team coach. He led Chesterfield Little League to a second-place finish at the 2021 Little League World Series in Greenville, NC.

Lauren Bland

B.S. Sport Management, '06; M.S. Sport Management, '08
Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Soccer Complex (HRSC)

For over 15 years, Lauren Bland has led sports facilities and events that have generated over $500 million in economic impact. Since 2017, Lauren has served as the Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Soccer Complex (HRSC) - one of the largest outdoor sports facilities on the east coast. Lauren also oversees the North American Sand Soccer Championships in Virginia Beach. Lauren previously worked for the Hampton Roads Sports Commission, Great Wolf Lodge and the ODU Athletic Department. Lauren has served in leadership positions or on boards and continues to actively volunteer for: tHRive Young Professionals, Hampton Roads Chamber, Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, City of Virginia Beach Festivals and Events Task Force and her daughters’ school PTA. She is proud to share her time, experience and passion as an adjunct professor with the ODU Sport Management Program. Lauren created and funded the ODU Sport Management Scholarship for 5 years and has mentored many women in the sport industry. Lauren has been recognized by Old Dominion 91����Ƶ as a Top 40 Under 40, Inside Business Top 40 Under 40, Coastal Virginia Magazine Millennial on the Move and as a Virginia Beach Public Schools Volunteer of the Year. Lauren dedicates this award to Dr. Lynn Ridinger and to her mom, Isabel White, for instilling a love of learning, career excellence and community service.

Kelly Miller

M.S.Ed. School Library, '98
Coordinator of Library Media Services

Kelly Miller holds a Master of Education with a Library Media Endorsement from Old Dominion 91����Ƶ, earned in December 1998. She has dedicated over 25 years to the school library media profession, serving the Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Kelly began her career as an elementary school librarian, transitioned to a middle school librarian role, and now serves as the Coordinator of Library Media Services for the district. A passionate advocate for school libraries, Kelly has demonstrated leadership at the local, state, and national levels. Her service includes roles on the Virginia Beach Public Library Board, the Virginia Library Association Board, the Virginia Association of School Librarians Executive Board, and the American Association of School Librarians Board of Directors. In addition to her work in K-12 education, Kelly has contributed to the broader library profession as a library supervisor, university supervisor, and adjunct professor for Old Dominion 91����Ƶ.

Kimberly Nicole Jackson

M.S. in Secondary Education, '18
Science Teacher in Norfolk Public Schools

Igniting students’ interest in science, Kimberly Nicole Jackson engages all students to explore and expand their understanding of the natural world around them with life science. Kimberly’s expertise in life science education led her to various leadership roles across Norfolk Public Schools. Within the school, Kimberly has served as a “Teacher Buddy” for new teachers to NPS and as the Lead Science 7 Teacher. On a district level, Kimberly currently is a facilitator for district-wide professional development in collaborative planning for General Life Science, Honors Science, and Advanced Science. Kimberly’s impact extends beyond the K-12 setting through the graduate level of education. Kimberly is a proud member of cohort three in the Teacher in Residence (TIR) Program at Old Dominion 91����Ƶ. Working with the Department of Teaching and Learning, Kimberly serves as a clinical faculty member in graduate and undergraduate programs such as the Teacher in Residence Program, Growing Educators of Math & Science (GEMS), and MonarchTeach. As an active member of the Alpha Gamma Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Kimberly uplifts communities across the Hampton Roads area.