In her role as senior director of business, accounting, and finance, Dillon supports the Virginia Athletics Foundation’s financial and business operations in support of UVA Athletics.
Dillon reports to the CFO of VAF and works with staff to oversee financial management, budgeting, accounting, reporting, compliance, and business operations while helping ensure the Foundation’s continued financial health and sustainability.
Prior to joining VAF, Dillon served as the associate athletics director for strategic finance and budgets at West Virginia University, where she partnered with the executive leadership team, coaches, sport administrators, and campus stakeholders on financial planning, budgeting, reporting, purchasing, travel, payroll, reconciliations, compliance, and operational strategy. Fabia also spent time at Bradley University serving on the senior leadership team as the associate athletics director for business operations.
Dillon brings an extensive background in finance, business operations, recruiting, and personnel management, complemented by six years of collegiate coaching experience. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi in May of 2014, where she competed as an All-American heptathlete and pentathlete, and completed her MBA with a concentration in communications in May of 2019.
Dillon's experience as a student-athlete, coach and athletics administrator provides a unique, well-rounded perspective on both the student-athlete experience and the business operations that support intercollegiate athletics.
Dillon is a member of the College Athletic Business Management Association (CABMA) and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).
Throughout her career, Dillon has been passionate about leadership, mentorship, developing people and creating opportunities for others to reach their goals. Outside of work, Dillon enjoys spending time with her family, experiencing new foods, and enjoying live music.