Hailey Wade

Responsibilities

Hailey Wade serves as the advancement communications manager for Virginia Tech's College of Engineering. With a strong background in strategic storytelling, Hailey works across all areas of the advancement model including communications, alumni relations, and development. She focuses on stewardship storytelling, targeted email marketing and communications, and is the lead the project manager of Giving Day along with other giving campaigns.

Education

Hailey holds a master’s degree in strategic communication from Radford University and a bachelor’s degree in English and professional technical writing from Virginia Tech.

Background

Hailey accepted her position as advancement communications manager in 2025. Prior to that, she served as the communications manager for the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Mining and Minerals Engineering, where she led efforts to spotlight cutting-edge research, student successes, and departmental initiatives across print, digital, and multimedia platforms. Hailey’s previous communications experience includes roles at Volvo Trucks and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, focusing on event planning, donor relations, and high-impact content development.