Meet Becky Kraemer
Fralin Futures Student Success Coach
Hi, I’m Becky Kraemer, and Fall 2025 marks my first year as the Fralin Futures Student Success Coach. While this is a new role for me, I bring over 13 years of experience in Student Services at Virginia Western, and I’m thrilled to be back on campus.
I grew up in Annapolis, MD and moved to Roanoke in 2005. My first job in Roanoke was at Virginia Western. That position was my first introduction to my new city and an opportunity to feel connected to the community.
Throughout my time at Virginia Western, I’ve worked in Admissions, Advising, and Recruitment. Each of these roles gave me valuable insight into the student experience and deepened my commitment to serving students holistically.
Like many people, the pandemic required a temporary change for my family, and I was thankful to find a position as a Client Success Manager with a leading tech consulting company. It was an excellent role and I knew that the shift from serving students to CIO clients would be an adjustment, but I was surprised how the absence of feeling fulfilled with my work would impact me. I missed working with students and the special energy they bring to campus culture.
I’m back with a renewed sense of purpose and perspective. As the Fralin Futures Student Success Coach, I’ll focus on helping high-achieving STEM-H students secure employment upon graduation. I’ll collaborate closely with the Hall Associates Career Center to ensure students are equipped with job search strategies, interview skills, strong résumés, and more. Because Fralin Futures is a selective program, I’m able to provide personalized coaching and support to each student.
Thanks to the generosity of the Fralin family, I’m able to offer an extra layer of guidance and resources that will be tailored to each student’s program and career goal. I’m passionate about creating an environment where students feel supported and celebrated, and my hope is that this program fosters a lasting network that extends well beyond graduation. I’m looking forward to fall semester and all the excitement a new school year brings.
For more information about the Fralin Futures Scholarship program, contact Becky at 540-857-7204 or email at rkraemer@virginiawestern.edu.