I am a development professional with over 25 years of experience in higher education fundraising. I have enjoyed working in several capacities including Annual Giving, Major Gifts and Planned Giving. I also served as director of Alumni Relations for 8 years. I have been fortunate to be involved in many facets of the fundraising program which has enabled me to be nimble and to develop a diverse skillset. I would describe myself as a collaborative mentor/manager who thrives on working with my team to find creative ways to accomplish tasks while working around budget constraints. I am a life-long learner who continuously seeks appropriate professional development and encourages it for those whom I lead. I see my role as connecting our audience with my organization and providing an opportunity for donors to fulfill their philanthropic goals. I work closely with our donors throughout the entire development life cycle in order to build an engaged, sustainable base of financial support.