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Our Staff

The Advancement Office is comprised of individuals specializing in Alumni Relations, Development, Annual Giving, Gift Planning, and Advancement Services. 

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Michelle Yurko

Vice President for Advancement and External Relations

Corson Hall 214B
c. 215-888-6978
e. myurko@ursinus.edu
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John Bernat

John Bernat

Associate Vice President for Advancement

Corson Hall, 214J
t. 610-409-3070
c. 610-291-9294
e. jbernat@ursinus.edu
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Molly Robbins

Molly Robbins

Associate Vice President for Advancement

Corson Hall, 214F
t. 610-409-3621
c. 215-262-4172
e. mrobbins@ursinus.edu
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Jody LaVerdure

Executive Director for Advancement

Corson Hall, 024T
t. 610-409-3122
c. 610-823-1811
e. jlaverdure@ursinus.edu
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Christopher Corish

Christopher Corish

Director of Gift Planning

Corson Hall 024R
t. 610-409-3028
e. ccorish@ursinus.edu
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Liana Nathan, director of the Ursinus Fund

Liana Nathan

Director of the Ursinus Fund
Mark Ouellette

Mark Ouellette

Director of Operations, Systems, and Technology

Corson Hall 024I
t. 610-409-3145
e. mouellette@ursinus.edu
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Christine Barringer, director of donor relations

Christine Barringer

Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship

Corson Hall, O24A
t. 610-409-3694
e. cbarringer@ursinus.edu
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Maureen Clark

Maureen Clark

Director of Prospect Research, Management, and Analytics
Corson Hall 024P
t. 610-409-3280
e. mclark@ursinus.edu
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Nicole Garafano

Nicole Garafano

Leadership Administrative Coordinator
Brad Kane

Brad Kane

Development Officer

t. 610-409-3453
c. 717-557-9527
e. bkane@ursinus.edu
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Barbara Mullen

Barbara Mullen

Gift Record Coordinator
Corson Hall 024K
t. 610-409-3551
e. bmullen@ursinus.edu
Katie Otto

Katie Otto

Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship

Corson Hall 024B
t. 610-409-3321
e. kotto@ursinus.edu
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Allison Seeley

Principal Gift Officer
Jackie Sierzega

Jacqueline Sierzega P’15

Data Coordinator

Corson Hall 024L
t. 610-409-3052
e. jsierzega@ursinus.edu
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Debbie Slavutsky

Debbie Slavutsky

Assistant Director of the Ursinus Fund
Corson Hall 024
t. 610-409-3588
e. dslavutsky@ursinus.edu
Sarah Thalathoti, assistant director of the Ursinus Fund

Sarah Thalathoti

Assistant Director of the Ursinus Fund

Corson Hall, 024F
t. 610-409-3447
e. sthalathoti@ursinus.edu 
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The Office of Advancement seeks to propel the mission of Ursinus College by building a transparent culture of philanthropy through engagement, volunteerism, and philanthropic giving.

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We are happy to assist you as you look to engage with Ursinus College, either philanthropically, by attending an event, or through service. Please reach out to us by completing the form below, email us at ucalumni@ursinus.edu, or call us at 610-409-3585.

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