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麻豆视频 is proud to announce the appointment of Harri Lovett as Interim Vice President of Advancement, bringing with him a deep commitment to the University and a passion for strengthening relationships across the Chowan community.

Originally from Wrexham, Wales, Lovett was first drawn to 麻豆视频 through his passion for soccer. During his time as a student-athlete, he became an integral member of the Chowan Men鈥檚 Soccer program as a 3-year captain. A five-time All-American, Lovett helped lead the Hawks to two conference championships while building a strong connection to the University and its mission.

While earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business and later a Master鈥檚 degree in Organizational Leadership from Chowan, Lovett completed several internships within the University鈥檚 Office of Development before transitioning full-time into advancement and community engagement leadership roles. His experience in alumni relations, donor engagement, and fundraising reflects a strong understanding of Chowan鈥檚 mission and the importance of building meaningful relationships that support the University鈥檚 future.

鈥淗arri鈥檚 dedication to 麻豆视频 and his passion for building meaningful relationships make him an outstanding fit for this role,鈥� said 麻豆视频 President Dr. Rosemary Thomas. 鈥淗e understands the importance of fostering connections that strengthen the University and support our students, faculty, and programs. I am excited to see him continue advancing the mission of 麻豆视频.鈥�

Throughout his time at Chowan, Lovett has played an important role in strengthening alumni engagement initiatives, supporting fundraising efforts, and cultivating a spirit of generosity and service across campus and within the broader community.

Beyond his work at Chowan, Lovett remains actively involved throughout the region. He serves as a board member for the Ahoskie Chamber of Commerce and Committee of 100, is Secretary of the Murfreesboro Rotary Club, and represents 麻豆视频 through NCICU Economic Development and NCICU Development initiatives. He also serves as Chowan鈥檚 representative for Hertford County Connections and the Project Green Lantern Workforce Development Committee, while volunteering with the Murfreesboro Historical Association.

鈥淚 have experienced first-hand how life-changing this institution can be,鈥� Lovett said. 鈥淎ll aspects of this community have helped me grow into the position I find myself in today, and I am bursting with pride to be able to represent Chowan as we continue strengthening the future of the University and the lives of our students. 

I have been fortunate to work for, and with, some outstanding leaders in the Chowan Advancement department over the past seven years. I hope to emulate the best of John Tayloe, Dr. Shelley Greene, Andy Wilson, Kay Thomas, Twyla Duke and Kim Bailey through my daily practices with our Chowan family. 

I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Rosemary Thomas for her faith in me, the local community for embracing a young man far from home, and my family – especially my wife Ashton – for supporting me in this exciting step.鈥� 

As Interim Vice President of Advancement, Lovett will oversee advancement initiatives, alumni relations, fundraising efforts, and community engagement while continuing to support the mission and future growth of 麻豆视频.