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spends most of her time with her three children, Parker (7), Jordyn (4), and Brayden (2). They love being goofy, going to the pool, and jumping on the trampoline. Dr. Dunn and her husband enjoy playing golf, going on date nights, and cheering on the Hokies. When she has the chance, she plays tennis and practices yoga. Most importantly, she cherishes time with her very large extended family, which is scattered across southwest Virginia and eastern Tennessee.

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Ashleigh Dunn, DO Assistant Professor, Anatomy

Ashleigh Dunn, DO, joins the Biomedical faculty at VCOM–Virginia. She is a VCOM alumna, graduating with the Class of 2009. Dr. Dunn earned her Master of Science degree in molecular, cellular and developmental biology at Yale University in 2005. Prior to that, Dr. Dunn earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology, with a minor in

Jessie Mitchell Application Services Specialist

Jessie Mitchell joins VCOM–Virginia as the Application Services Specialist. She joins the College after graduating from Asbury University in 2015 with a BA in French. Jessie found herself at

VCOM because she loved the environment, which she first

chemistry, from Virginia Tech. Most recently, Dr. Dunn has been teaching anatomy and physiology at Jefferson College of Public Health, where she gained an impressive number of credentials in teaching, research, student advising, and development and service. She will be a member of the anatomy group at VCOM, but will also contribute to cell biology and physiology as well as Post- Baccalaureate teaching activities. Dr. Dunn is a Board Member of the Brain Injury Services of SWVA and an active member of the Blacksburg Junior Women’s Club. Outside of work, Dr. Dunn

experienced through her first year medical student husband. Currently, Jessie, a former collegiate volleyball

athlete, coaches JV Volleyball at Auburn High School and club volleyball for River Valley Juniors. Outside of work she enjoys playing with her golden retriever puppy, running, working out, coaching and playing sports, reading, and crocheting.

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