Darden School Foundation Names Alumna Miles Interim President

The Darden School Foundation in January announced that Michael Woodfolk resigned as president of the Foundation. Professor Carolyn Miles (MBA ’88) is serving as interim president.

Miles’ current role at Darden, which she will maintain while serving in the interim leadership role, is John Alden Purinton Jr. Professor of Practice and senior adviser to the dean. Previously, she served as CEO of Save the Children for eight years, where she led a staff of more than 1,700, completed a successful capital campaign, and drove work and resources to positively affect children in 120 countries.

Woodfolk worked for 22 years at the Darden School Foundation, which includes advancement, engagement, executive education and hospitality operations. He began at the Foundation as director of alumni affairs in 2000, became the first vice president for alumni affairs and then senior executive director of engagement. In 2017, he was named president. He is a 2005 graduate of Darden’s The Executive Program.

“Michael has contributed to building one of the most engaged global alumni bases in graduate business education, as well as record fundraising for the School’s Powered by Purpose campaign,” said Darden School Foundation Board of Trustees Chair Martina Hund-Mejean (MBA ’88).

“We appreciate his two decades of service to Darden and wish him well in his future endeavors,” said Dean Scott Beardsley.

“It has been an honor to serve Darden and its Foundation,” said Woodfolk. “The Foundation and School have strong momentum, and as I focus my energies on a new chapter, I would like to thank the people who have helped me throughout my tenure and made my 22-year journey so meaningful.”