Flemming Fellows

The Data Engineer supports the Flemming Center by building and maintaining digital systems that track student engagement and program outcomes. This role develops tools to organize event participation data, monitor project progress, and generate insights that guide future initiatives. Typical tasks include maintaining the Center’s internal database, troubleshooting applications, and preparing reports on student involvement and impact. Impact Project (IP): create data visualization deck.

The Engagement Coordinator energizes the Flemming Center’s community by creating opportunities for students to connect, collaborate, and explore entrepreneurship. They plan and host events, help review Rocket Pitch submissions, and collaborate with campus clubs and organizations. Typical tasks include organizing pop-up events (Flock & Feed), coordinating guest speaker visits, and developing strategies to increase student participation across campus and in the community (K-12 pipeline). Impact Project (IP): launch Rocket Pitch, scaffold K-12 pipeline, and create dialogue with faculty and staff.

The Graphic Designer brings ideas to life through creative visuals that capture the energy of entrepreneurship. This role produces designs for flyers, presentations, digital campaigns, and branded materials that enhance communication and engagement. Tasks may include designing event graphics, Center’s brochure, and creating custom icons or illustrations for social media and marketing. Impact Project (IP): design art for marketing, newsletter, and more.

The Journalist amplifies the entrepreneurial spirit of Hampden-Sydney by sharing stories of innovation, resilience, and creativity. This role creates articles, interviews, and multimedia content that spotlight alumni and student ventures and campus initiatives. Sample projects include writing feature stories, producing short-form videos or podcasts, and documenting the progress of Demo Day and Rocket Pitch participants. Impact Project (IP): create template and content for the Flemming Focus newsletter.

The Media Marketing Manager expands the Center’s reach by developing and implementing creative online strategies. This role manages social media accounts, produces engaging posts, tracks performance analytics, and builds digital campaigns that showcase student ventures and Center events. Projects often include live-posting during Rocket Pitch, creating promotional reels, and growing the Center’s online audience. Impact Project (IP): launch and design content schedule for Flemming media platforms; create template and content schedule for 15-minute podcast.

The Strategic Venture Analyst Fellow helps strengthen student ventures by combining strategic business thinking with data-driven insights. This role supports entrepreneurs in refining business models, measuring growth, and developing tools that highlight the impact of the Center’s initiatives. Typical tasks include analyzing key performance indicators, building financial projections, and assisting teams with business development strategies. Impact Project: Create a resource library of accelerators, competitions, grants for student ventures and assist Director with Forge on the Hill and fundraising options.

Alex Albright '27

Journalist Flemming Fellow
Alex Albright ’27 is a Government major with a minor in Environmental Studies and in History at Hampden-Sydney College and serves as a Journalist Flemming Fellow at the Flemming Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Alex writes feature stories that highlight the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of Hampden-Sydney students and partners.

Outside the classroom, Alex serves as an editor for the College’s newspaper and is an avid Jeopardy enthusiast—activities that reflect of his love for learning, curiosity, and quick thinking.

Dillon Ball '26

Community Outreach Flemming Fellow
Dillon Ball ’26 is an Economics and Business major at Hampden-Sydney College and serves as the Community Outreach Flemming Fellow at the Flemming Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. In this role, Dillon coordinates the Rocket Pitch event, collaborates with the SEED Innovation Hub for Spring Demo Day, and develops initiatives that empower K–12 students through accessible programs for young entrepreneurs.

Outside the classroom, Dillon enjoys hunting, fishing, and participating in historical war reenactments—activities that reflect his passion for adventure and tradition.

Daniel I. Coker '28

Hampden-Sydney SEED Innovation Hub Liaison Flemming Fellow
Daniel I. Coker ’28 is an English major with a minor in Music at Hampden-Sydney College and serves as the Hampden-Sydney SEED Innovation Hub Liaison Flemming Fellow for the Flemming Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Daniel helps with 3D rendering models, 3D printing, and laser cutting.

Outside the classroom, Daniel is involved in the Maker’s Collective (vice president), astronomy club (Secretary), and member of The Acousticals.

W. Scott Gipson'26

Media Marketing Manager Flemming Fellow
Scott Gipson ’26 is an Economics and Business major with a minor in Music at Hampden-Sydney College and serves as the Media Marketing Manager Flemming Fellow in the Flemming Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Scott leads the Center’s marketing and media initiatives, managing content creation, promotions, and digital storytelling to highlight student innovation and events.

Outside the classroom, Scott is actively involved in student clubs and associations and serves as a residential advisor. He is also an entrepreneur, running his own record label and freelance media management business, where he combines creativity and strategy to help brands and artists grow their reach.

Joshua Little '27

Journalist Flemming Fellow
Joshua Little ’27 is an English major at Hampden-Sydney College with minors in Rhetoric and Music. He serves as a Journalist Flemming Fellow at the Flemming Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, where he captures and shares the stories of student innovation, creativity, and impact across the Hill and the community. Joshua is one of the inaugural journalists for the Flemming Focus newsletter.

Outside the classroom, Joshua is actively involved in student life, serving as a student leader for summer and fall orientation, a resident advisor, and the student sports information assistant for Hampden-Sydney College athletics. He also participates in various student clubs and associations—organizations that reflect his passion for communication, leadership, and community building.

Mac Montgomery '27

Strategic Venture Analyst Flemming Fellow
Mac Montgomery ’27 is an Economics and Business major with a minor in Neuroscience at Hampden-Sydney College and serves as the Strategic Venture Analyst Flemming Fellow in the Flemming Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Mac supports student entrepreneurs by researching funding opportunities, assisting with grant writing, and helping connect innovative ideas with the resources needed to bring them to life. Mac is the student coordinator for the Hult Prize pitch competition.

Outside the classroom, Mac serves as an analyst for the TigerFund, a student leader with the Man-to-Man mentor program, and a residential advisor—roles that reflect his passion for leadership, financial insight, and personal growth.

Sage Norrell '28

Graphic Artist Flemming Fellow
Sage Norrell ’28 is a Psychology major at Hampden-Sydney College and serves as the Graphic Artist Flemming Fellow at the Flemming Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Sage brings creative concepts to life through visual storytelling, branding, and digital design that support the Center’s programs, events, and student ventures.

Outside the classroom, Sage enjoys watching sports, anime, and listening to music—interests that inspire his creativity and design perspective.