Instructors
Claudia Marin Andrade is the Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator at the State University of New York at Old Westbury, with near 20 years of experience in Higher Education. Claudia is responsible for overseeing the Colleges response to unlawful discrimination and sexual violence, which includes coordinating sexual violence prevention and education efforts […]
In the Office of University Development at U-M, Megan is responsible for strategic planning and resource management, finance and administration, leading the development of new digital fundraising strategies and overseeing annual giving and pipeline development programs including student philanthropy. Since beginning her tenure at Michigan nearly 12 years ago as an Assistant Director of Annual […]
Prior to coming to the University of Houston, Claudia served as Associate Vice President for Research and Director of Research Computing at the University of Minnesota. In her capacity as Director of Research Computing, she directed the University of Minnesota Informatics Institute (UMII), the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI), and U Spatial. She was the founding […]
In his current role, Ryan oversees digital fundraising efforts within university development and alumni relations. Ryan manages the Berkeley Crowdfunding program and is a project manager for Big Give, Cal’s annual fundraising 24-hour event. He also evaluates and tests new technologies to engage and solicit the Berkeley community. In early 2018, he implemented a texting […]
Rachel Cleary is Senior Sales Manager at GetThru, where she provides strategic support to GetThru’s education clients. Rachel’s background is in higher education and nonprofit fundraising, and she’s led annual giving programs at The New School and the Cal Alumni Association, UC Berkeley.
Dr. Margaret Oakar has spent her career in the field of education and held a variety of roles working with students, staff, and faculty in both the K-12 and higher education sectors. Since 2007, she has served mainly online and adult learners at both a small, private college and a large, public, research university. She […]
Dr. Tierney J. Bates has established himself as a higher education leader, speaker, fundraiser, networker, and career coach. With 20 years in higher education, he has progressed from entry level student affairs to senior level administration. He has worked in higher education providing leadership, vision, and responsibility for strategic initiatives/solutions in student affairs/services, diversity and […]
Lindsay Lewis is the Executive Director of Strategic Research Communications for the University of Houston Division of Research. She is responsible for increasing the external visibility of the university’s research and innovation enterprise and engaging the UH research community. Previously, Lindsay spent three years working at MD Anderson, where she developed the institution’s first patient […]
Jennifer is a faculty and leadership coach with over 25 years of experience in higher education as a teacher, researcher, director of a research center, and school dean. She pursues coaching from a holistic, strengths-based, and mindful perspective, partnering with clients to support them in achieving their professional and personal goals. Clinically trained as an […]
Melissa Vito is a recognized higher education leader with over 35 years of experience in public higher education and most recently selected consulting. She served as both Senior Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs and Senior Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives and Student Success at the University of Arizona, retiring in July of 2018. […]
