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Mitchell Community College is the leader in higher education in Iredell County, providing affordable, high-quality educational and training programs and services that lead to equitable, social, and economic mobility for students. Whether you’re an alum, a community member, a business partner, or a supporter of education, your contribution to Mitchell plays a vital role in shaping the future of our college and community. Through your support, Mitchell can continue to ensure that post-secondary education is a viable option for the members of our community.
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Foundation Board
Advancement Staff
Molly Nicholson, Executive Director for Advancement & College Relations
Molly Nicholson serves as the Executive Director for Advancement and College Relations at Mitchell Community College. A 2012 graduate of Mitchell, she furthered her education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she pursued a double major in organizational communication and business. Continuing her academic journey, Molly holds a master’s degree in higher education and a master's certificate in strategic communication from Appalachian State University. Molly's dedication to education earned her the R.D. Grier Excellence in Education Award and secured her a place in the President’s Leadership Institute. Beyond her professional pursuits, Molly is passionate about the plight of children in the foster care system, a cause close to her heart as her little ones are adopted from foster care. She resides in northern Iredell County with her husband, children, and dachshund.
Email: mnicholson@mitchellcc.edu
Office: (704) 878-4362
Donna Vanhorn, Coordinator for Advancement & Accounting Services
Donna became a valuable member of the Mitchell team in 2017, following an extensive career in public accounting. Donna hails from Hickory, North Carolina. Donna's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Lenoir-Rhyne College, and she is also a Notary for the state of North Carolina. Together with her husband Tony, Donna finds immense joy in their family, which includes two children and five cherished grandchildren. Outside of work, she enjoys her time at the beach, camping adventures, cruising, tending to her garden, and, most importantly, creating wonderful memories with her grandchildren.
Email: dvanhorn@mitchellcc.edu
Office: (704) 878-3356
Kathleen Scott, Alumni Engagement & Advancement Coordinator
Kathleen Scott recently joined the Advancement Office as our Alumni Advancement and Engagement Coordinator. A proud 1998 graduate of Wake Forest University, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Politics with a minor in Studio Art. She furthered her career in education at Lake Norman High School and later pursued her Master’s degree in Education from UNC Charlotte, which she completed in 2010.
Originally from the mountains of North Carolina, Kathleen has called Statesville home for the past 15 years. During that time, she has developed a deep appreciation for both the community and Mitchell Community College where she brings that passion into her work with alumni and advancement.
Email: mscott@mitchellcc.edu
Office: (704) 878-3250
Angiela Abrogena, Advancement Office Administrative Assistant
Bio coming soon.
Phone: (704) 878-4346
Location: Statesville Campus – Kirkman House
Dept. Phone: (704) 878-4321
Email: giving@mitchellcc.edu