Gia Soublet
NEW ORLEANS (March 28, 2016) —
Xavier University of Louisiana announced today that Gia Soublet has been
named Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Ms. Soublet’s
appointment was made by President Dr. C. Reynold Verret with
enthusiastic support of the University’s Board of Trustees.
“I
am pleased to appoint Ms. Soublet to this important role within the
University,” said President Verret. “For nearly a decade she has
successfully guided fundraising efforts at Xavier and more than proven
her ability to lead in the position. Furthermore, as an alumna, Ms.
Soublet embodies Xavier’s mission and values, and she has the
experience, ideas, and leadership abilities to advance the University’s
goals.”
Soublet, who has served the same position in an interim
basis since July 2015, oversees the operations of the University’s Development, Alumni Relations, and Media Relations offices.
“I
am honored to have been appointed to this position at my alma mater,”
said Soublet. “With a deep appreciation for Xavier’s rich history and
tradition, I will be working to support President Verret’s inspired
vision for the University’s future.”
Soublet
has more than 20 years of successful development and fundraising
experience, including serving at Xavier as Assistant Vice President in
Institutional Advancement since 2007, where she cultivated and stewarded
corporate and foundation partnerships and managed a pool of individuals
and alumni.
Previously
she served
at United Way for Greater New Orleans, where she won numerous national
participation and goal achievement awards, and at Dillard University,
where served as Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations.
A
1991 graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana, Soublet also holds a
Master’s degree in Management from the University of Phoenix.
About Xavier University of Louisiana
Xavier
University of Louisiana, founded by Saint Katharine Drexel and the
Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, is Catholic and historically Black.
The ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion
of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to
assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. This
preparation takes place in a diverse learning and teaching environment
that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and
community service.Xavier is recognized as the top producer of African
American undergraduates continuing to complete medical school and one of
the top three producers of African American Doctor of Pharmacy degree
recipients. Xavier ranks first nationally in the number of African
American students earning undergraduate degrees in biology and life
sciences, chemistry, physics and pharmacy.
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