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There are many ways to contribute to the success of Skidmore and our students. Our experienced and dedicated team is here to help you navigate this important decision. To learn more about giving opportunities, volunteering, and ways you can support Skidmore, please reach out to us. We look forward to connecting with you. 

 

Carey Anne Zucca
Collyer Vice President for Advancement
518-580-5660
[email protected]

Fitriyah Clark 
Senior Administrative Assistant to the Vice President
518-580-5661 
[email protected] 

 

Advancement Staff

Emina Acee ’19
Assistant Director, Skidmore Fund
518-580-5659
[email protected]

Anna Bailey
Leadership Annual Gift Officer, Skidmore Fund
518-580-5651
[email protected]

Chris Baker
Senior Associate Director, Major Gifts
317-701-4745
[email protected]

Michelle Barrios
Director, Donor Engagement & Stewardship
518-580-5678
[email protected]

Jamie Becker
Gifts and Records Coordinator, Operations and Prospect Development
518-580-5603
[email protected]

Danielle Bedard
Director, Strategic Partnerships
518-580-5654
[email protected]

Cate Brizzell P’20
Associate Director, Database Management and Reporting, Operations and Prospect Development 
518-580-5452 
[email protected]

Beth Brucker-Kane 
Associate Director, Donor Engagement & Stewardship 
518-580-5677 
[email protected]  

Jessica Cellini 
Associate Director, Operations and Prospect Development
518-580-5611 
[email protected] 

John Chaplin
Executive Director, Principal Gifts & Presidential and Trustee Strategy 
518-580-5645
[email protected]

Carly Connors
Executive Director, Alumni Engagement
518-580-5612
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Brian DeMichele 
Associate Director, Major Gifts 
518-580-5643 
[email protected] 
 
Kaitlyn DeRose 
Assistant Director, Stewardship & College Events
518-580-5602 
[email protected] 

Lori Eastman '87
Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff
518-580-5647
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Liz Ellis 
Coordinator, Alumni Engagment
518-580-5621 
[email protected] 

Kelly Faulkner 
Administrative Assistant to the AVP and Chief of Staff, Principal Gifts, Major Gifts
518-580-5635 
[email protected] 
 
Meegan Finnegan 
Associate Director, Direct Marketing, Skidmore Fund 
518-580-5623 
[email protected] 
 
Jodi Frank 
Associate Director, Constituent Relations 
518-580-5625 
[email protected] 

Jennifer Hardy 
Director of Inclusive Engagement, Alumni Engagement
518-580-5626 
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David Hargadon
Executive Director, Operations and Prospect Development
518-580-5606
[email protected]

Alison Hart 
Associate Director, Major Gifts
518-580-5676 
[email protected] 

Ellen Hopeck
Administrative Assistant, Skidmore Fund
518-580-5607
[email protected] 

Xan Jennings 
Executive Director, Major Gifts 
518-580-5608
[email protected] 
 
Sandi Kirshe 
Prospect Researcher, Operations and Prospect Development 
518-580-5682 
[email protected] 

Susan Koppi 
Senior Director, Stewardship and College Events
518-580-5468 
[email protected] 

Tawn Malison
Associate Director of Alumni and Volunteer Engagement, Alumni Engagement
518-580-5656
[email protected]

Emily Marcason-Tolmie 
Senior Director, Prospect Research, Operations and Prospect Development 
518-580-5648
[email protected] 

Stacey Mattison P’14
Director, Constituent Relations 
518-580-5615 
[email protected] 
 
Michael McPhillips 
Senior Director, Skidmore Fund 
518-580-5629 
[email protected] 

Kelly Mead 
Administrative Assistant, Skidmore Fund 
518-580-5636 
[email protected] 

Kelly Meader 
Coordinator, Gift Planning and Major Gifts
518-580-5639 
[email protected] 

Carmela Miano Price 
Senior Gifts and Records Coordinator, Operations and Prospect Development 
518-580-5609 
[email protected] 

Carissa Miles 
Development Associate to the Vice President 
518-580-5618 
[email protected] 

Oxsana Moston-Naumkin
Administrative Assistant, AVP of Development & Major Gifts
518-580-5633
[email protected]

Hannah Palanca
Administrative/Events Assistant, Stewardship & College Events
518-580-5675
[email protected]

Jacqueline Pierce MALS ’95, P’27 
Associate Director, Gift Planning
518-580-5672 
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Caroline Santoro 
Assistant Director, Skidmore Fund 
518-580-5622 
[email protected] 

Jennifer Sawyer 
Director, Parent and Family Giving 
303-549-7773
[email protected] 
 
Wendy Schmidt 
Assistant Director, Operations and Prospect Development 
518-580-5642 
[email protected] 
 
Brian Stephenson 
Associate Director, Skidmore Fund 
518-580-5627 
[email protected] 

Krista Tangora
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director, Alumni Engagement
518-580-5614
[email protected]

Jac'Quan Thompson 
Assistant Director, Skidmore Fund 
518-580-5653 
[email protected] 

Art Tracy 
Director, Gift Planning 
518-580-5658 
[email protected] 

Elizabeth Tybush 
Coordinator, Donor Engagement & Stewardship
518-580-5631 
[email protected] 
 
Jeanne Urquhart ’82 
Director, Principal Gifts and Strategy, Presidential and Trustee Strategy 
518-580-5634 
[email protected] 
 
Adam Wald ’94 
Associate Director, Skidmore Fund 
518-580-5641 
[email protected] 

Beth White P’21 
Director, Class Giving, Skidmore Fund 
518-580-5644 
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