Washington College

Office of
College Advancement

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Meet the College Advancement Staff

The Office of College Advancement is made up of four sub-departments: Major Gifts, Annual Giving, Advancement Services, and Alumni Relations. Each section plays an important role in the overall mission of the College Advancement Office and the College.

The College Advancement Office is located on the top floor of Bunting Hall, with Advancement Services located on the lower mezzanine and Annual Giving on the garden level.

Elizabeth HermanElizabeth Herman Vice President for College Advancement
Melisa SheehanMelisa Sheehan Executive Assistant to the Vice President
Barbara HeckBarbara Heck Associate Vice President for Leadership Gifts
Patsy WillPatsy Will Secretary

Advancement Services

Kate GoldbergKate Goldberg Director
Peaches Hawn '08Peaches Hawn '08 Assistant Director
Dina Beck '07Dina Beck '07 Gift Processing Specialist
Laura Wilks-SimmsLaura Wilks-Simms Data and Reports Specialist
Lindsay Parks '04Lindsay Parks '04 Development Researcher

Alumni Relations

Lorraine Kenton Polvinale '69Lorraine Kenton Polvinale '69Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations
Judie Barroll '88 M'91Judie Barroll '88 M'91Director of Alumni Programs
Carolyn Fuss Thompson '98Carolyn Fuss Thompson '98 Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
Rosie HawkinsRosie Hawkins Administrative Assistant

Development

Mark GadsonMark Gadson Director of Development
Kelly AndersonKelly Anderson Stewardship
OpenMike Buccino '99 Development Officer
Rebekah Hardy '05Rebekah Hardy '05 Director of The Washington Fund
Heather Holiday '06Heather Holiday '06 Assistant Director of The Washington Fund - 1782 Society
Meghan LivieMeghan Livie '09 Assistant Director of The Washington Fund - Phonathon
Fannie ShenkFannie Shenk '84 Administrative Assistant



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