Southern New Hampshire University transforms the lives of students. Our success is defined by our students’ success. By relentlessly challenging the status quo and providing the best support in higher education, Southern New Hampshire University expands access to education by creating high-quality, affordable and innovative pathways to meet the unique needs of each and every student.
The mission of Institutional Advancement is to build community and encourage generosity to advance educational equity and expand opportunity through meaningful engagement. Our departments include Philanthropy, Advancement Operations, Alumni Engagement, Advancement Communications, Sponsored Programs, Community Impact and The Chandler Center.
Amanda Bombara, Senior Director of Philanthropy
Ed Ithier '87 '93MBA, Senior Director of Development
Jen Salafia '11 '13G, Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Graphic Design
Shayla Walsh '08 '10G, Director of Annual Giving and Fund Compliance
Lisa St. Hilaire, Assistant Vice President of Advancement Operations
Jerri Clayton '10 '12G, Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Development Services
Lisa Folger, Associate Director of Advancement Services
Cheryl Hanninen '11 '14G, Director of Advancement Services
giving@snhu.edu | 603.645.9799
Sara Telfer, Director of Alumni Engagement
Michele Durham, Engagement Operations Coordinator
Becca Lazinsk '17G, Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Meghan Marcucci, Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
alumni@snhu.edu | 603.645.9799
Erin McGonagle '15G, Director Advancement Communications
Katie Dugan '20G, Advancement Communications Manager
Vanessa Karagosian, Advancement Communications Manager
Meredith Albuquerque, Senior Director of Sponsored Programs
Steve Thiel, Assistant Vice President Community Impact
Nicole Cate, Assistant Director Community Impact
Kioni Ngoy, Student and Family Engagement Specialist
Jaime Pendleton, Associate Director, Center for New Americans
Courtney Perron, Director Center for New Americans
communityrelations@snhu.edu
Elizabeth Richards, Assistant Vice President Chandler Center
Kaitlyn Acciardo, Program Coordinator Chandler Center
Kirsten Farrell, Associate Director of Community Engagement
Benjamin Gentry, Director, College Access Programs
Kelley Hobbs, Director, Community Engagement
serve@snhu.edu
Office Hours:Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET
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