Justin Gibson (he/him) is the Program Director for Diversity Outreach and Engagement for the University of Cincinnati Foundation. He has developed award-winning strategies for engaging underrepresented and historically marginalized communities of alumni and donors. As a Certified Diversity Professional, accredited by the National Diversity Council, he has used his expertise in the areas of marketing and communications to help his organization and others to create pathways to engagement for those who may not have a sense of belonging. Justin also serves as an at-large member of the CASE District V cabinet, and the chair for the Committee for Opportunity and Inclusion. Through his involvement in CASE, he has traveled the country to train advancement professionals about the juxtaposition of inclusive excellence and alumni relations/development. Outside of his work responsibilities, he is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., where is also is a member of the PBS Impact Foundation, Inc. board. Justin currently pursuing his doctorate in Urban Educational Leadership at the University of Cincinnati with a concentration in higher education. His research interests are the intersection of DEIB and institutional advancement. He currently lives on the east side of Cincinnati with his wife of 15 years, Jami, and four kids – Sydnee, twins Olivia and Maya, and Justin, Jr. (JJ).

Jen McGrath is the Deputy Executive Director of Donor Engagement and Communications for Resource Development at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT.) Her team creates and implements strategies to support donor engagement, fundraising, and stewardship while showcasing and building the MIT story of philanthropy.

Jen has been working in development for more than 25 years with experience in nonprofit, small liberal arts college, and large university settings. In addition to her work in donor relations and communications, she has served in reunion campaign, annual giving, and corporate and foundation relations-related roles.

As a past conference presenter for CASE as well as the Association of Donor Relations Professionals (ADRP) Jen has addressed topics of particular interest to both new and seasoned professionals. She was a member of the ADRP Board of Directors from 2015-2020, serving as President of the Association 2018-2019.

Casey Peterson serves as the Senior Philanthropic Advisor at St. Lawrence University. In this role, Casey works closely with the Vice President on the principal gift program, division-wide strategic gift planning training and strategies. She is also a member of the major gifts team working with alumni on their philanthropic plans to support the University.

Casey joined University Advancement in November 2015.  Prior to St. Lawrence, Casey spent nearly 12 years working in advancement at Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS).  During her tenure at HWS, Casey served in a variety of roles including Director of Annual Giving, Director of Development for Athletics and most recently, Senior Director of Leadership Giving.

In addition to her B.S. in Economics and Mathematics, Casey also earned a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from St. Lawrence. A former Division 1 Saints ice hockey player, Casey remains active helping to coach her son and daughter’s hockey teams.

The vice president for institute advancement is responsible for oversight of the division of advancement, including strategy, services, and infrastructure; alumni relations, engagement and communications; and development, focusing on, individual, corporate, foundation, and international advancement initiatives through philanthropic support of the Institute.

Matthew J. Ter Molen has more than 30 years of expertise in development and fundraising. Most recently, he was the Chief Advancement Officer and Senior Vice President at Syracuse University, where he served for more than eight years. In this role, he oversaw all alumni relations and development activities, including the planning, launch, and execution of the $1.5 billion University-wide campaign "Forever Orange," which raised more in private philanthropy than at any other time in Syracuse University history. Prior to Syracuse, Ter Molen held a range of positions at Northwestern University, the most recent being the Associate Vice President and Campaign Manager. Ter Molen's career began at the University at Chicago in their annual giving office.

Ter Molen holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Miami University in Ohio, and served in the Peace Corps in Honduras for two years prior to the start of his career in fundraising.