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Office of Development Staff
Alex E. Baldschun
Assistant Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Sponsored Research Support
As Assistant Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Sponsored Research Support I help find and secure funding for institutional priorities as well as faculty research and projects through grant proposals and…
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Anna Beno (She/her)
Director of Corporate, Foundation and Sponsored Research Support
As Director of CFSRS, I partner across campus to advance Lawrence’s mission and fundraising priorities by securing gifts and grants from local and national organizations. I also facilitate faculty research,…
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ShirJia A. Bielefeld
Associate Director of Donor Engagement
shirjia.a.bielefeld@lawrence.edu
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Sherry Boushele-Walter
Director of Leadership Annual Giving
sherry.boushele-walter@lawrence.edu
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Mark D. Breseman
Senior Principal Gift Officer
At Lawrence since 1997, Mark provides leadership to the team, working on national and international engagement events, Affinity engagement and with our Milwaukee-Downer alumnae. He also serves as the director…
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Lucas A. Brown
Associate Vice President of Development
I serve as the chief prospect development strategist at Lawrence, conducting prospect research and managing data to advance institutional fundraising priorities. I help develop strategy, plans, and forecasts for fundraising…
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Benjamin C. Campbell
Leadership Gifts Officer
benjamin.c.campbell@lawrence.edu
As a Leadership Gifts Officer, I work with donors across the country to help our Lawrence students today and in the future through philanthropy. By building meaningful relationships and aligning…
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Erin Chudacoff
Executive Director of Donor Engagement
As Executive Director of Donor Engagement, I provide strategic direction and oversight of stewardship activities and lead the donor engagement team. We provide meaningful stewardship to major donors to the…
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Jamie S. Clay (She, her hers)
Administrative Assistant
As the Alumni and Development Administrative Assistant l provide administrative support to members of Lawrence’s Alumni and Development team assisting in the stewardship of donors, fostering connections with our constituency…
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Chuck Demler (he/him/his)
Director of Leadership & Planned Giving
I work with donors across the country to help Lawrence students today and in the future through philanthropy. I also manage the Leadership and Planned Giving team and strategies to…
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Jenn Freienmuth (She/Her)
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
As Assistant Director of Annual Giving, I engage with alumni, work with students in the Philanthropy Engagement Center (PEC), partner with alumni to plan the 10th reunion, and educate the…
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Miyoko Grine-Fisher (She/Her(s))
Leadership Gifts Officer
As Associate Director of Annual Giving, I engage with alumni to share philanthropic opportunities that will have a direct, positive impact on current and future Lawrentians. I collaborate with my…
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Cole Hepburn
Assistant Director of Leadership Annual Giving
As Assistant Director of Athletics Giving, I engage with athletic alumni/parents to share philanthropic opportunities that would help enhance our athletic facilities, provide resources and positively impact our current and…
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Calvin D. Husmann
Senior Principal Gifts Officer
I work with colleagues to ensure our fundraising and alumni and community engagement programs are as effective and efficient as possible. The Lawrence community is fiercely loyal and generous. It…
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Sherri Immel
Senior Development Coordinator
At Lawrence since 1995, Sherri provides assistance to the associate vice president of alumni and constituency engagement, Bjӧrklunden, Principal, Major, and Planned Giving officers and Donor Engagement. Provides support for…
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Amy Kester (she/her)
Associate Vice President for Leadership and Institutional Giving
As Associate Vice President, I oversee three fundraising teams: our Leadership and Planned Giving team, the Leadership Annual Giving team, and the Corporate, Foundation, and Sponsored Research Support team. As…
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Kelly Schiedermayer
Assistant Director of Prospect Research
kelly.schiedermayer@lawrence.edu
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Laurie L. Yingling (She/Her)
Associate Director of Gift Planning
laurie.l.yingling@lawrence.edu
I specialize in marketing and communications for Lawrence’s gift planning program and the 50th Reunion classes, along with managing gifts received from trusts and estates. I have the honor of…
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Jenny Ziegler
Executive Director of Development Analytics and Operations
My team assists the Advancement Office with getting data in and out of the database related to alumni, parents, and friends, including biographical information and their philanthropy. We help keep…
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Matthew K. Baumler (he/him/his)
Senior AVP of Alumni & Community Engagement
matthew.k.baumler@lawrence.edu
I serve as the chief staff liaison to the Lawrence University Alumni Association Board of Directors and provide strategic leadership to a team of alumni engagement professionals committed to creating and celebrating community. favorite spot on campus The Warch Campus Center — it’s a spot where community both comes together and is formed.
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Shana M. Shallue (She/Her)
Director of Special Events
With over twenty years of experience in creating event experiences, I help plan over 100 events year for our alumni and friends, including our beloved Reunion. I am also the staff liaison for the Awards Committee for the Lawrence University Alumni Association board. favorite spot on campus One of my favorite places on earth is our northern campus, Bjorklunden!
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