Welcome to the
PMI Southwest Virginia Chapter
Thank you for visiting PMI Southwest Virginia Chapter. We are dedicated to serving the business and educational community of Southwest Virginia through the advancement of Project Management. We provide a forum for professional Project Managers to promote the principles of the Project Management Institute through networking with other project managers, sharing project experiences, providing and receiving training, and supporting Project Management Professionals in their certification efforts. Please join us at one of our upcoming events or contact one of our board members for additional information.
Message From Our President
Halfway through our "Year of Connection," your board has been hard at work and PMI Southwest Virginia continues to grow stronger! Your engagement and feedback have driven transformative changes that are strengthening our community across the region from Abingdon to Lynchburg.
First Half Successes
Throughout the first half of 2025, we've consistently delivered value through monthly coffee chats and chapter meetings, experimenting with in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats to best serve our geographically diverse membership. Our programming has covered a comprehensive range of topics including personal and professional development, project budgeting mastery, global PM trends, systematic project success approaches, leadership communication skills, and transferrable project management expertise across industries.
Key Achievements:
♦Transitioned to virtual-first monthly meetings (free for members)
♦Continued monthly coffee chats for accessible networking
♦Rolled out new mentorship program connecting members across career stages
♦Offered ongoing study group for members pursuing new certifications
♦Visited Liberty University PM class to share career guidance and PMI engagement opportunities
♦Used member feedback to shape programming topics and secure speakers of interest
♦Reduced student membership to $15 annually
Exciting Opportunities Ahead
Upcoming Highlights:
💻 July 17: Monica Rokicki - "Projects that are sustainable, impactful, and future-ready"
☕ August 5: Emma Von der Lieth - "The Intersection of PM and Account Management"
💻 August 21: LeAta Jackson, Moderator - "The Stakeholder Perspective: An Interactive Panel Discussion from the Stakeholder's Point of View"
Mark Your Calendar:
📓 October 17: Annual Symposium held at Roanoke College - "Strategic Projects, Exceptional Outcomes"
🎉 December 18: Holiday Party at Fishburn Mansion
Monthly Connection Points:
☕ Coffee Chats: First Tuesday of every month
💻Chapter Meetings: Third Thursday of every month (virtual, free for members)
Get Involved - Make Your Mark
NEW Mentor/Mentee Program Whether you're pursuing certifications, starting your career, or transitioning roles, our mentor/mentee program connects you with experienced professionals for meaningful career development. Apply now to be paired as either a mentor or mentee.
2026 Board Leadership Opportunities Ready to shape our chapter's future? We're seeking passionate members to join our 2026 board. Leadership roles offer professional development, networking expansion, and the chance to directly impact Southwest Virginia's PM community. Interested? Reach out to Vicki Kibbe vkibbe@pmi-swva.org to learn more.
Other Ways to Connect:
♦Attend monthly coffee chats (first Tuesday)
♦Join virtual chapter meetings (third Thursday)
♦Participate in our fall community service day (more info coming soon)
♦Sponsor or attend our October symposium
Annual Symposium: October 17th
"Strategic Projects, Exceptional Outcomes" - Our flagship event focusing on elevating PM from tactical to strategic value delivery. Registration is now open - save your spot! We're actively securing speakers and sponsors to make this premier regional gathering even more impactful.
Your Continued Voice
Your feedback drives our evolution and has directly shaped our programming topics and speaker selection. I encourage you not to leave your connection to just our chapter events—connect with each other beyond through LinkedIn, email, coffee chats, or lunch meetings to build strong relationships with your peer members. Together we can be better by leveraging the knowledge and lessons learned we have. Ready to take your next step? Contact us about mentoring, leadership opportunities, or upcoming events.
Warm regards,
Megan Adkins, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSPO
President, PMI Southwest Virginia Chapter
Membership Statistics
PMP Members
This Year New Members
PMI-ACP Members
CAPM Members
Total Members
Members with No Certification
PMI-RMP Members
Student
PMI-SP Members
PfMP Members
Member Recognition
Milestone members (anniversaries)
New credential holders (monthly)
New credential holders (yearly)
New members (monthly)
All members
Name | Year |
|---|---|
5th Anniversary (12 Members) | 2020 |
10th Anniversary (9 Members) | 2015 |
15th Anniversary (7 Members) | 2010 |
20th Anniversary (11 Members) | 2005 |
Grow Your Skills
It is particularly important for Project Managers to maintain and improve their project management knowledge and skills to stay competitive in the market. PMP certification is a critical component. As, during the resent years, project management discipline took a step toward more flexible and dynamic project management methodologies, in addition to the traditional waterfall approach, several new emerging methodologies became in high demand. Thus, training and credentialing in these methodologies became highly sought after among Project Management professionals. It is especially relevant in today's economic climate.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Project Management Institute, with members in 135 countries, is the world's foremost authority for the project management profession. PMI sets industry standards, conducts research, and provides education and certification opportunities designed to strengthen and further establish the profession. Our chapter proudly serves all the local and national professionals in the space of Project Management. We currently have thousands of members - over half of whom hold PMI’s esteemed PMP certification - and represent nearly 400 unique companies across the globe.
Get Involved
Earn PDUs by Volunteering
Volunteering Project Management Professional PDUs can be earned as part of Category E: Volunteer Service. Category E, along with Category D (Creating New Project Knowledge) and Category F (Working as a Professional in Project Management), comprise the Giving Back To The Profession Categories. You can earn PDUs in Category E (Volunteer Service) by providing volunteer, non-compensated project management, and many others.
Get Involved
Find a Volunteer Opportunity
Make your mark on our PMI Chapter and the profession. As a member, you can volunteer to work on and to lead activities that advance the profession and support the chapter business operations by joining our chapter volunteer community. All volunteer openings are managed by the PMI Volunteer Relationship Management System (VRMS). This system includes the ability to search for opportunities, view details about each role and apply online.
Speakers for our Chapter's Events
Our PMI Chapter welcomes proposals from passionate speakers interested in sharing their experiences, knowledge and expertise on such topics as general business and strategy, leadership, project management, and technical or industry-specific specialties. Our Professional Development events provide professional development units (PDUs) of educational information necessary for those attendees maintaining certification designations. Speakers are also eligible to claim PDUs for their creation and delivery of the presentation material.
