Message from the Parent & Family Council Chairs

Dear William & Mary Families,

Welcome! As chairs of the Parent and Family Council (PFC), we are excited that you are part of William & Mary’s vibrant and remarkable community. Michele is an alumna, and two of our three daughters chose W&M as their collegiate home. As parents of W&M students, we have learned how essential private funding is to support and expand the university’s programs focused on the success of all students.

We joined the PFC to be part of a community that helps bring the university’s mission of student success alive, both philanthropically and by volunteering. Through our involvement in the PFC, which supports undergraduate research, career development and student life, we have seen how parents and families can meaningfully impact the quality of the collegiate experience for all students at W&M.

We appreciate the personal touch we experience through the PFC and the opportunities it provides us to share experiences and information with other parents, hear from university leaders about ongoing and upcoming initiatives, and find ways to support W&M in its effort to give every student the best chance of success now and as lifelong alumni.

The PFC’s work truly makes a difference. Last year, W&M parents with no alumni affiliation gave nearly $4 million across the university, including about $1.25 million for the Parents Fund. The Parents Fund — which is the primary giving focus of the PFC — is an annual fund that impacts every single student. PFC families also support a variety of programs across the university based on individual interests.

If you’re interested in learning more about joining the Parent & Family Council, please complete the PFC interest form or reach out to the Parent & Family Giving team.

The PFC’s work and philanthropy matter! We hope you will consider joining us on the PFC, where your contributions help shape William & Mary for the success of all our students.

Gratefully and with Tribe pride,

Michele Snyder ’92, J.D. ’97, P ’22, P ’26 and Gary Snyder P ’22, P ’26
Co-Chairs, Parent & Family Council