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Advancement Office Staff



Bridgette Neisel
Vice President of Advancement and University Relations
330-490-7337

Bridgette is responsible for the organization and implementation of the University's fundraising, alumni relations and external relations programs, major gifts campaign, annual giving and corporate and foundation relations.

    Jackie Manser
    Director of Alumni and Special Events   
    330-490-7117

    Jackie is responsible for building and cultivating relationships with Walsh's more than 8,000 alumni, making regional visits to meet with alumni, involving alumni in the life of the college, supporting and overseeing the Walsh University Alumni Board of Trustees and planning, organizing and implementing a number of Alumni events and functions annually. 

     

    Andrea Summerlot
    Director of University Relations
    330-490-7296

    Andrea is responsible for all external media relations, which includes meeting with, pitching stories and writing press releases and features for the press to articulate the breadth and depth of resources, news, accomplishments and events available from Walsh University, its faculty, staff and students. Andrea also serves as the community liaison, handles internal public relations and communications and writes and edits Walsh Times, Walsh Update and the Walsh University E-Newsletter.

    Pat Cauley
    Coordinator, Advancement Services
    330-490-7298

    Pat is responsible for the BANNER Advancement module (Alumni/Development database) including identifying, retrieving and analyzing data in support of the Advancement departments.

    Craig Eynon 
    Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations
    330-490-7280

    Craig is responsible for the Walsh Fund, which supports the University's operating budget in the areas of financial aid, library, student, and faculty development. His additional responsibilities include alumni engagement, donor cultivation and volunteer stewardship. Eynon will also assist in the coordination and development of external committees.

    Jason Fugitt
    Marketing Coordinator
    330-490-7695

    Jason is responsible for the coordination and implementation of content and materials for the Walsh University website. His additional responsibilites include: Event photography, assisting the University's Director of Marketing, Graphic Designer, print room staff and affiliated parties with production and publication of university literature, advertisments and other campus publications; assisting the Director of Public Relations with the promotion of campus-related events and assisting with special events on campus.

    Daniel Gravo
    Associate Director of Alumni Relations
    330-244-4752

    Dan is responsible for assisting in identifying, establishing, and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni. He is involved in creating programming that is more targeted to specific alumni groups, developing an online community and enhancing Walsh’s electronic social networking opportunities.

    Teresa Griffin
    Director of Marketing
    330-490-7503

    Teresa is responsible for University-wide marketing strategies and standards, including advertising programs, research and planning and the development of an integrated and creative brand image.

    Karen Hodge 
    Director of Grants and Prospect Research
    330-490-7114

    Karen is responsible for preparing and submitting grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and government sources and assisting faculty members as they pursue grant opportunities within their disciplines.  She also prepares background research on potential donors for use as the University works to secure external support.

    Sharon Sirpilla
    Director of Major Gifts
    330-244-4746

    Sharon is responsible for the administration of the Major Gifts Program, capital projects solicitation, and all other efforts to increasingly meet fund raising objectives and goals. Particular focus will be on identifying, cultivating and successfully soliciting new prospects to the University.
    Karen Wydra
    Data Entry Specialist
    330-490-7113

     





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