The Walsh Office of Advancement builds and maintains relationships with the University’s alumni and friends. Through strategic fundraising campaigns and meaningful alumni engagement, the Office seeks to secure the financial resources necessary to ensure an outstanding academic experience for students and to offer programs and opportunities for alumni to connect with their alma mater and each other. Ultimately, the Office of Advancement’s role is to help build the foundation upon which the University’s legacy will grow and sustain.

Eric Belden - Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations

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Phone: 330.490.7337
Email: ebelden@walsh.edu
Office: Farrell Hall

Carmela Bendetta - Scholarship and Donor Relations Coordinator

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Phone: 330.490.7596
Email: cbendetta@walsh.edu
Office: Farrell Hall

Allison Chamberland - Advancement Operations Manager

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Phone: 330.490.7113
Email: achamberland@walsh.edu
Office: Farrell Hall

Karen Hodge - Assistant Vice President for University Advancement

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Phone: 330.490.7114
Email: khodge@walsh.edu
Office: Farrell Hall

Stephanie Koontz - Director of Alumni Relations

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Phone: 330.244.4943
Email: skoontz@walsh.edu
Office: Farrell Hall

Sara Myers - Director of the Walsh Fund

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Phone: 330.490.7280
Email: smyers@walsh.edu

Daniel Passerini - Executive Director of Cross-Enterprise Initiatives

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Phone: 330.244.4746
Email: dpasserini@walsh.edu

Elissa Prazer - Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

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Phone: 330.490.7608
Email: eprazer@walsh.edu
Office: Farrell Hall

Andrea Singarella - Executive Assistant

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Phone: 330.490.7567
Email: asingarella@walsh.edu
Office: Farrell Hall