Staff | The Sorensen Institute

Tom Walls

Executive Director

Phone: (434) 982-4998

Tom Walls joined the Sorensen Institute as Executive Director in 2016. His varied career includes roles in campaigns at every level, the legal and legislative arenas, and academia.

Rachel Casebolt

Development and Events Coordinator

E-Mail: rachel.casebolt@virginia.edu

Phone: (434) 982-5234

Rachel is responsible for the logistical arrangements for all Sorensen Institute programs and special events. She also provides support in the area of development, helping with donor stewardship and cultivation.

Sarah Campbell

Administrative Coordinator

E-Mail: sc9ef@virginia.edu

Phone: (434) 243-2470

Sarah Campbell joined the Sorensen Institute full-time in May 2018. She graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Environmental Sustainability. As administrative coordinator, Sarah is responsible for logistical support for all programs.

Tracy Tanner-Bond

Office and Special Projects Manager

E-Mail: ttm@virginia.edu

Phone: (434) 982-4943

Tracy Tanner-Bond has had a nearly thirty year career at the University of Virginia. Before joining Sorensen in 2006, her background at the University has been diverse, from experience in the Bursar's Office, Construction and Facilities Management and Real Estate Contract Administration.

Lauren Gilbert

Associate Director and Director of Programs

E-Mail: lauren.gilbert@virginia.edu

Phone: (434) 243-2844

Lauren Gilbert has primary responsibility for overseeing all five Sorensen Institute programs, including curriculum development, recruitment execution, analysis and evaluation.

Sorensen Institute Staff Members

Name	Email	Job Title	Phone
Lauren Gilbert	lauren.gilbert@virginia.edu	Associate Director and Director of Programs	(434) 243-2844
Rachel Casebolt	rachel.casebolt@virginia.edu	Development and Events Coordinator	(434) 982-5234
Sarah Campbell	sc9ef@virginia.edu	Administrative Coordinator	(434) 243-2470
Tom Walls	twalls@virginia.edu	Executive Director	(434) 982-4998
Tracy Tanner-Bond	ttm@virginia.edu	Office and Special Projects Manager	(434) 982-4943