As Director, Regional Advancement - Northeast, at Rutgers University Foundation, I engage committed stakeholders to support Rutgers University's mission of providing access to academic excellence, building community, and serving the common good. I joined RUF in May 2022, bringing more than 30 years ...more

As Director, Regional Advancement - Northeast, at Rutgers University Foundation, I engage committed stakeholders to support Rutgers University's mission of providing access to academic excellence, building community, and serving the common good. I joined RUF in May 2022, bringing more than 30 years experience on Wall Street, and executive positions in not-for-profit and municipal government sectors. I leverage my expertise in finance, hedge funds, and business development to cultivate and steward relationships with RU alumni and friends living and working in the New York and Boston metro areas. I am passionate about connecting donors with the opportunities and initiatives that align with their values and interests, and that make a positive impact on the lives of students, faculty, and society. I am also committed to fostering a culture of excellence, community, equity, and celebrating diversity at Rutgers, as well as in my own professional and personal development. I am a lifelong learner, with a deep curiosity about most things. I love to connect with people, listen to their stories, and learn from them. I am deeply grateful to be able to spend time with people who give of themselves and seek to improve the lives of others. In my own ways, I also seek to make a positive impact. I am an educator, fundraiser and friend-raiser, donor, volunteer, board member, mentor, and I am active in politics. Along with my long-time spouse, I am a parent to three adult offspring. I enjoy reading, writing, cooking, nature, and daily smell hikes with our dogs. I am at heart an introspective person who cherishes community and connections.less