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 of Advancement

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Phone: 330.490.7337
Email: ebelden@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

A. Lucia Cirese - Director of Development

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Phone: 330.244.4752
Email: lcirese@walsh.edu
Office: Farrell Hall

Mike Frank - Director of The Walsh Fund

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Phone: 330.490.7280
Email: mfrank@walsh.edu

Stephanie Koontz - Director of Alumni Relations

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

Elissa Prazer - Alumni Relations Coordinator

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

Daniel Passerini - Director of Development

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Phone: 330.244.4746
Email: dpasserini@walsh.edu

Carmela Bendetta - Scholarship and Donor Relations Coordinator

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Phone: 330.490.7596
Email: cbendetta@walsh.edu
Office: Farrell Hall - 100

Allison Chamberland - Advancement Operations Manager

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Phone: 330.490.7113
Email: achamberland@walsh.edu

James Thomas - Advancement Services Associate

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Phone: 330.490.7111
Email: jthomas@walsh.edu
Office: Farrell Hall