Council Members

Victoria Torres ’22, External Operations Chair, works as a Marketing Specialist for Best Buy, where she interned previously. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing Analytics from UNC Charlotte.

Victoria has served on the Alumni Council Program Experience committee. While a student at UNC Charlotte, she was involved in various student organizations, including Women In Business and the American Marketing Association, where she served as the Vice President. She also interned on campus as a Marketing & Communications Assistant.

Anne Bateman ’08, CEP, has professional expertise in the executive compensation (professional services), healthcare, education and accounting industries, having held roles in analytics, business development, management and administration. She is a Charlotte native who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a minor in Operations Management from UNC Charlotte. She is also a proud graduate of Providence Day School Class of 2004. As an undergraduate, she was a member of several honors societies and served in leadership roles for the Golden Key International Honour Society. Anne also has experience with UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business Alumni Council, where she was a member of the Executive Committee and led the creation of the Council’s Bylaws. She was a member of the Charlotte Chamber’s Emerging Business Leaders Program and, ultimately, was the Council Chair. Since June 2022, Anne has been responsible for business operations at a company she and her husband own. She also volunteers at her daughter’s school, serving as Treasurer of its Band Board Booster Club and prides herself on giving back to her community, especially with her dedication to helping others in need. Anne enjoys gardening and reading and is an animal lover.

Kim Baker ’17 graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Public Relations, from UNC Charlotte. She is a seasoned communications and marketing professional with extensive experience in B2B marketing, social media, nonprofit work, and event planning. During her time as an undergraduate, Kim was a highly-involved member of Zeta Tau Alpha, serving as the Director of Philanthropy for two years where she launched the inaugural Big Man on Campus event. It has remained the chapter’s largest annual fundraiser. This experience kickstarted her career in event planning, where she executed successful events ranging from small corporate gatherings to large-scale galas. From there, she went on to work at Hospitality House of Charlotte, a local nonprofit organization with a mission to provide accommodations that allow patients to access healthcare. While working in the nonprofit sector, Kim became increasingly interested in digital marketing and the power of social media to drive change. She eventually made the decision to shift her career focus and began working at an international insurance wholesaler as a Marketing Project Manager. Throughout her career, Kim has remained an advocate for giving back to her community and Alma Mater. She continues to volunteer her time and skills to a variety of causes, including serving as the Marketing Chair on the Hospitality House of Charlotte Young Professionals Board. In her free time, she can be found seeking opportunities for continued learning, creating resin art, or meticulously planning her next trip.

Jennifer C. Gherardi ’17 serves as a Development Manager, focusing on campaigns and events, at the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO). She uses her talents as a fundraiser to connect the greater Charlotte community with transformational musical experiences and impactful initiatives. Jenn is also a member of the Organizational Culture Committee at the CSO. Throughout her undergraduate career, Jenn was an active marcher and student leadership team member of the Pride of Niner Nation Marching Band. Other engagements included serving as an inaugural Bonner Leaders Program coordinator and a Senior LEAD Team facilitator. Inducted into the Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, Jenn was also awarded a Distinguished Leader Medal in the Spring of 2017. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Organizational Communication, and earned a Leadership Studies Certificate. She believes in the incredible power of community, music, servant leadership, and time—and has found bridging leadership education and music to be her passion. You can catch Jenn on marching band fields across Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, and Union counties, coaching Drum Majors and facilitating leadership education workshops for high school students. With over ten years of coaching experience, she curates her workshops intentionally and continues to grow through her research. Jenn cherishes moments of inspiration discovered along the way and hopes the topics shared will continue to be reliable tools for all participants.

Trina Rumfelt ’22, ’23 is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Religious Studies at UNC Charlotte and teaches Multiculturalism in Literature which allows her to continue her love of teaching while gaining insight about literary concepts and the different concentrations of the religious studies program. Her philosophy about teaching multiculturalism to students is that it reveals a window to those who wish to know more about the culture and lives of different people, of all ages, throughout the world. She received a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in both English and Religious Studies at UNC Charlotte with Honors Distinction. Her plans are to continuously engage with and learn from others by instructing students worldwide. If Trina doesn’t have her nose in a book, then you can find her scuba diving in countries around the world.