Jill C. Anderson serves as the vice president for development and alumni engagement at Moravian University, Moravian Theological Seminary, and Lancaster Theological Seminary. Before her time at Moravian, Jill held engagement and development leadership positions at Muhlenberg College, Drew University & Theological School, and her alma mater, Lehigh University, where she started her career in higher education in 1999.

Jill is a doctoral student at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Science in Instructional Technology from Lehigh University, a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University, and a Certificate for the Harvard Institute for Education Management from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAPⓇ) and a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), in addition to being a Standards Scholar and member of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

Jill was recognized as the CASE District II Professional of the Year in 2022. Her teams were recognized with the Seal of Excellence: Alumni Relations: Regional Programs/Clubs/Chapters/Branches (2002); District II Accolades: Bronze Award Winner - Fundraising (2018), District II Accolades: Gold Award Winner - Videos: Alumni & Fundraising (2019), Best of District II Award for Principal Gift Stewardship (2022). She serves on the CASE District II Cabinet and has volunteered for the Awards Committee and the Annual Conference Committee. 

Jill received the Lehigh University Alumni Award in 2016. She serves on the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Pennsylvania Board of Directors and is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)—Captain William Penny Chapter. Jill has presented on campaigns, board and volunteer management, and fundraising for CASE District II, Academic Impressions, the ACLU of Pennsylvania, and the Annual Giving Workshop. 

With more than 30 years in nonprofit leadership, Sylvia Bastani, CFRE has raised more than $750M for educational organizations. She manages communications, marketing, and branding and has overseen crisis communications during many challenges. She is a member of the AFP Foundation’s Board of Directors and an Adjunct Faculty member at Drexel University. She is a co-editor of the book “The Healthcare Nonprofit: Keys to Effective Management” (2019)

Christine Brady is a seasoned higher education administrator with over 30 years of experience in alumni relations and undergraduate admissions. As the Director of Alumni Relations, School and College Programming at Temple University, Christine specializes in alumni board governance and committee management, strategic planning, alumni benefits and affinity partnerships, awards, reunions, educational programming, and engaging volunteers through a pipeline of increased opportunity. Her extensive expertise and strategic approach have significantly contributed to enhancing alumni engagement and fostering meaningful connections within the Temple University community.

Dan Case is the Associate Director of Advancement for both the engineering colleges at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). A relationally focused individual with extensive higher education and corporate fundraising experience, he is driven by organizational vision and mission with a passion for encouraging inventive thinking to advance institutional priorities.

During his time at RIT, Dan has prioritized active partnerships with Alumni Relations and Regional Advancement colleagues to approach donors more holistically. He has been a champion for underrepresented voices and has made communication with University leadership more accessible to female engineering alumni as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community. He has been a fierce advocate for student organization support and has secured numerous multi-year major gift pledges from companies looking to enhance their brands on campus.

Previous to his time at RIT, Dan worked in Admissions, Alumni Relations, and Operations Management, and earned his BA in Psychology from Cedarville University. While at RIT, he obtained an MBA in Management & Leadership from the Saunders College of Business and is excited to apply business practices to his work in University Advancement. In his personal life, Dan is an avid reader and can often be found hiking in Letchworth State Park with his dog, Teddy.

Mr. Phillip D. Castleberry, a 20-year veteran of higher education advancement and fundraising, became vice president of University Advancement for Rochester Institute of Technology in February 2020.

In this role, Phil provides strategic vision and operational leadership for all aspects of the university’s development and alumni initiatives. He leads a team of approximately 100 professionals focused on cultivating a culture of philanthropy and engagement with RIT alumni and friends across the region, the nation, and the globe. He also oversaw the largest fundraising effort in the university’s history, “Transforming RIT: The Campaign for Greatness,” which raised over $1 billion.

Before coming to RIT, Phil was vice president for institutional advancement at St. John Fisher College. In this role, he oversaw development, alumni and constituent engagement, corporate and foundation relations, government affairs, advancement services, stewardship, and events. He grew philanthropic giving exponentially at St. John Fisher and was the architect of “Fisher Forward,” the most ambitious comprehensive campaign in the college’s history with a fundraising goal of $100 million. 

Prior to St. John Fisher, Phil spent seven years at the University of Rochester, serving most recently as associate vice president of university advancement. Before that, he held a variety of development and advancement roles of increasing responsibility with such institutions as Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Missouri—St. Louis, William Jewell College, and his alma mater, the University of Central Missouri. He is also a past member of the former CASE District II Board of Directors, concluding his service in 2020.

With over 30 years of experience in the higher education industry and non-profit fundraising, I am an advancement services expert who leads product strategy for UC Innovation, a CRM Solutions & Services company. I leverage my knowledge of systems, databases, and business processes to develop and deliver innovative and comprehensive solutions for higher education organizations on the Salesforce platform.

As the Vice President of Product Evangelism, I am intimately involved in the product vision, roadmap, and execution of UC Innovation's flagship product, ascend, the most advanced advancement solution available on the Salesforce AppExchange. I am also involved in the product engagement and community building initiatives for our clients, partners, and prospects. I am passionate about helping higher education institutions achieve their fundraising and engagement goals through effective and efficient use of technology and data. I am also a skilled presenter and organizer of conferences, workshops, and webinars on topics related to advancement services, CRM best practices, and Salesforce trends. In 2016, I received the Crystal Apple Award for Teaching Excellence from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). I have also contributed a chapter on advancement data analytics for a book published by Rowman and Littlefield in 2019.

With over two decades of dedicated experience in advancement, I am currently spearheading engagement initiatives in the University of Toronto Faculty of Arts & Science. My mission is to foster enduring connections between external stakeholders and our institution, a task I approach with strategic leadership and a passion for community building. Our team's efforts are aligned with the university's values, aiming to create a robust, mutually beneficial network that supports diverse perspectives, shared experiences, and teaching and research excellence.

As associate director of community communications at American University, Adrienne Frank serves as editor of AU’s two flagship communications tools: American magazine, the award-winning biennial university publication, which boasts a circulation of 105,000, and AU Now, the weekly email newsletter sent to 19,000 faculty, staff, and students. She has led multiple redesigns of both publications that have boosted engagement and fostered institutional pride. 

As the leader of a small but mighty editorial team, Adrienne fosters a collaborative, creative environment and revels in pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling. (Her team's motto: No idea is a bad idea.) Adrienne is a seasoned writer and an avid reader who’s always on the prowl for design inspiration and clever story ideas. 

Before joining AU in 2004, Adrienne worked as an arts and entertainment reporter in her native Phoenix. She holds a bachelor's in justice studies from Arizona State University and a master's in justice, law, and society from American University.

Dan Giroux is a seasoned Higher Education Marketing and Communications leader with two decades of experience in both high-impact institutional and agency settings. His expertise lies in driving reputation, enrollment, and advancement outcomes through the development and implementation of integrated, comprehensive, and creative marketing strategies. Throughout his career, Dan has successfully elevated regional, national, and global brands across the Educational, Health, Consumer, and B2B sectors. This unique blend of in-vertical and cross-vertical, intra-organizational and extra-organizational experience informs his high-achieving, strategic leadership approach.

Currently, as the Assistant Vice President of Advancement Communications & Stewardship at Drexel University, Dan leads a multifunctional team in developing and implementing strategies that support alumni and donor engagement, as well as broader institutional goals and priorities. He also serves as the principal of DJG Marketing, an independent consultancy offering bespoke strategic marketing services and advising to education and nonprofit clients.

Dan has been a featured presenter at conferences like CASE, the AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education, and the University & College Designers Association (UCDA). His work has been recognized by various industry and international award shows and covered by media outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Chronicle of Higher Education, Associated Press, and NPR.

I am a dedicated communications professional committed to advancing progressive organizations through expertise in technical writing, marketing and public relations, and specialized knowledge in the ethical application of AI. My proficiency spans proposal development, image management, marketing, and journalistic media, all aimed at driving organizational growth and success.

Danielle Hladky is the Director of Communications and Marketing at Calvert Hall College High School, a Lasallian Catholic, college preparatory school for young men grades 9-12 in Baltimore, Maryland. She is responsible for all aspects of Calvert Hall's marketing and communications efforts, including media buys, creative, public relations, branding, as well as oversight of school publications, website and social media channels. 

Before becoming a Cardinal, Danielle was the Director of Alumni and Career Services for the University of Maryland Global Campus while also holding marketing roles for the American Cancer Society, Competitor Group, and St. John's College. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Stony Brook University, a Master of Arts degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Duquesne University, and an MBA in Sports Management from San Diego State University.

Eric Horell is the Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement at Saint Francis University. He has spent twelve years at SFU, starting his career in Admissions before transitioning to the role of Director of Alumni Engagement in 2017 and to his current role in 2023. Since joining the Advancement Division, Eric has led two projects that won recognition in CASE's Circle of Excellence Awards, the first for SFU. Following this success, Eric is a volunteer judge for the Circle of Excellence Awards and District II Achievement Awards. He is pursuing an Executive Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and Innovation at SFU, with research interests in engagement impact and efficiency. He is a fan of all Pittsburgh sports teams. Yes, even the Pirates.

Durriyyah is the Director of Development, Planned Giving, where she has worked since 2022. Her primary area of expertise is facilitating meaningful, philanthropic partnerships with individuals who desire to leave a lasting impact at GW. She also serves as the planned giving liaison to the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Prior to joining the Planned Giving team, she worked for over a decade in the GW School of Engineering and Applied Science building and stewarding relationships with some of the school’s most generous benefactors.

Durriyyah is a double GW alumna and a Fulbright Scholar. She holds certifications as a project management professional (PMP) and fundraising executive (CFRE). She is also a member of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners.

An OD, Learning, and Change leader with significant experience in talent development and organization effectiveness in both the private and non-profit sectors. Proven track record in driving change and landing solutions that create value for organizations, teams, and individuals.

With over 35 years of work experience in the higher education advancement sector, I am a passionate and skilled director of enterprise marketing with a keen focus and commitment to community engagement, events, sponsorships and customer service. I have a mission to build and foster a vibrant and engaged and richly diverse user community for Kindsight, the leading provider for Advancement CRM for higher education. 

I bring a wealth of knowledge, insights, and perspectives from my previous roles in information management, advancement services, and data management at various UC campuses.

I aim to build and maintain relationships with our users, partners, and stakeholders. I manage all aspects of user community events, sponsorships, conferences, and webinars, ensuring that they are engaging, informative, and impactful. I also provide social media content and manage social media channels, showcasing the success stories, best practices, and feedback from our user community. I am always looking for new and innovative ways to enhance our user community experience and deliver value to our customers.

Owen Levan-Uhler is the student engineer and editor for our podcast, Houndcast. He is a Junior studying English and Secondary Education. Some of his hobbies include painting, film photography, movies, and music. He listens to music constantly, so there’s hardly a moment where he doesn’t have his AirPods in. Owen also makes his own music: and is currently working on his second album, as well as working on some of his friends’ projects. It was his love of making music and learning sound design that led him to Houndcast! During his freshman year, he saw an advertisement for a podcast engineer/editor on campus. The content and quality of Houndcast have improved with every season, and he’s excited to continue working on this project!

A seasoned public affairs professional, Elizabeth McCabe Deal (Beth) has held leadership positions in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors specializing in community relations, government affairs, and communications. Beth has a record of accomplishment for developing and managing community support for complex controversial policy and intergovernmental initiatives with special emphasis on social equity, urban higher education, and justice reform.

At American University, she leads internal and community communications efforts and manages a team of talented professionals responsible for AU Now, American magazine, crisis communications, and issues management. Beth also leads university-wide communications efforts for key priorities and manages emergency communications processes and protocols, among other responsibilities. 

Before joining AU, Beth served as communications director for the Washington, DC- based, Justice Policy Institute. She also held leadership positions at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York State Office of Children and Family Services, and New York City’s Emergency Response Task Force and has provided communications consulting to nonprofit and higher education organizations.

Teresa Newberry is a proven leader with 20+ years of professional experience that includes leading complex business transformations for public, private and non-profits. 

Teresa is a skilled project director, overseeing successful strategic and technical implementations to include Salesforce CRM and related applications. Her experience is supplemented by multiple industry recognized certifications: she is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a graduate of the Change Management Advanced Practitioner Program (CMAP) at Georgetown University, and a certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) practitioner. Teresa is a graduate of the Harford Leadership Academy, Class of 2016.

Irshad Osman is an Imam by training and a Fundraiser by profession. Irshad has overseen fundraising portfolios worth millions of dollars to support local and international causes. He builds inclusive communities with passion and deep caring. Irshad brings to the fundraising and social profit sector his lived experience as a BIPOC development professional on three continents and his inclusive interfaith approach. He is an alumnus of the first cohort of AFP's Fellowship in Inclusion and Philanthropy, Interfaith America’s Interfaith Innovation Fellowship, KAICIID International Fellowship and many other projects.

Terry Pearl is a proven nonprofit leader and successful strategist in fundraising, strategic planning, campaigns, major gifts, corporate and foundation relations, and board development. After working as an in-house fundraiser, Terry became a consultant to nonprofits, primarily those in research fields or led by and serving women. Over a philanthropic career spanning two decades, she has cumulatively raised more than $200 million for nonprofits across the globe, including principal gifts as large as $50 million. As a development consultant, she has partnered with a diverse group of organizations including the College Completion Innovation Fund at CUNY, the Society for Nuclear Medicine, American Society of the University of Haifa, T1D Exchange, Cohen Veterans Bioscience, Investors Alliance for Social Justice, and HousingPlus.

Prior to working as a consultant, Terry served in a variety of fundraising leadership roles including Chief Development Officer for St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson, NJ; Vice President, Development, for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; and Chief Advancement Officer for The Headstrong Project, a national organization providing free mental health to veterans. She has also served as the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations for NYU Langone Health, as well as Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Mount Sinai Health and Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ.

Terry earned a Master of Public Administration in Non-Profit Management and a Master of Business Administration in Leadership from the University of Miami. She holds a BA in Art History from the University of Pennsylvania. Terry has served on the Board of Directors for the United Synagogue of Hoboken, Learning Community Charter School in Jersey City, NJ, the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ New Jersey Chapter, and the Morristown Rotary Club, as well as Chair of Strategic Planning for the Synagogue of Hoboken, and was named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International. She is a graduate of Lead New Jersey and Leadership Morris.

Dr. Lori Guenther Reesor completed her Doctor of Ministry degree researching Christian giving in Canada. She studied both statistics and theology and is especially grateful for university and college libraries everywhere! She blogs at www.lgreesor.com and has written a book Growing a Generous Church: A Year in the Life of Peach Blossom Church.

An acknowledged leader in Jewish philanthropy, Ann Rosenfield works directly with donors as a one-person fundraising shop at Temple Sinai of Toronto. Ann has been interviewed by the Associated Press, Report on Business, CBC, Toronto Star, Macleans, and other media on fundraising. She has spoken on philanthropy across the US and Canada and Europe. She is a past Board member for ATID (Advancing Temple Institutional Fundraising), the professional association for North American Jewish fundraising professionals.

Katie Sampson serves her alma mater, Temple University, as the Executive Director of Alumni Relations. In this role, she oversees a team that executes a comprehensive engagement strategy for Temple’s more than 370,000 living alumni. Prior to this role, Katie served as the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at the University of the Arts, fostering increased connectivity and collaboration among the artist alumni community. Katie has received several accolades, including the 2021 CASE District II Platinum Award Honorable Mention for Best Practices in Alumni Relations and the Gold Accolades Award for Targeted Constituency Engagement. She was also awarded the 2019 Jerry F. Tardy Fellowship with the Council for Alumni Association Executives, the 2018 Mazzotti Women’s Leadership Award, the 2017 University Advancement - Above and Beyond Award, the 2016 University Advancement - Rising Star Award, and the 2014 Outstanding Achievement Award from Rider University. Katie holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Delaware, a Master of Music in Opera Performance from Temple University, and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing Management from Wilmington University.

Loren Savage is a seasoned professional with over 23 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, currently at Rutgers Health as Associate Vice President and Rutgers Cancer Institute as Chief Development Officer. Loren has previously held several positions at Huntsman Cancer Foundation, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship from DePaul University.

Throughout his career, Loren has demonstrated a strong commitment to social causes and has been instrumental in driving positive change within various organizations.

Dylan Star serves as the Assistant Director of Engagement Events at Moravian University & Moravian Theological Seminary (Bethlehem, PA) and Lancaster Theological Seminary (Lancaster, PA). She held previous positions in a variety of industries ranging from advertising (Philadelphia, PA) to property management to residential solar (Denver, CO).

Dylan has experience planning and executing both small and large events for a wide demographic of individuals. At Moravian, she oversees engagement events for all Moravian alumni and families. Her large-scale events include Homecoming, Family Day, the Shining Lights Awards, and Founders Week. She also oversees our bi-weekly events bulletin and podcast, Houndcast. 

Dylan received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies with minors in sociology and web technology from West Chester University. Dylan furthered her learning by completing her yoga teacher certification in 2020.

As Vice President of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving at Syracuse University, Lauren directs a comprehensive programming, volunteer, annual giving, and communications strategy designed to deepen meaningful engagement among Syracuse University’s 300,000+ alumni worldwide. She collaborates with the Syracuse University Alumni Association Board of Directors, campus stakeholders, and volunteer leaders to support philanthropic and engagement priorities associated with the Forever Orange campaign. 

Prior to joining the Syracuse University team in July 2022, Lauren was Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of the Alumni Board of Governors at Drexel University in Philadelphia. In this role, she developed the strategy to guide programs, volunteer engagement, and data management in the context of the university’s recently concluded $750 million campaign, The Future Is a Place We Make. She led the Alumni Board through a transition at the start of the campaign to enhance its strategic alignment with the institution and ensure that membership was representative of the diverse identities and lived experiences of the Drexel community.

Lauren holds both a Bachelor of Arts in communications, a Master of Science in higher education administration and organizational management, and an Ed.D. in educational leadership and management from Drexel University. Her research interests center on talent management and gender in higher education institutional advancement. She has also served as an adjunct instructor for Drexel’s School of Education and College of Arts and Sciences and has presented on numerous topics for CASE and Academic Impressions.

John Weik currently holds the position of Philanthropy Officer at the Kutztown University Foundation (KUF). With extensive experience in annual giving and philanthropic education both professionally and during his undergraduate years, he is driven by the profound impact of higher education. He is dedicated to mentoring students, empowering them to realize their potential to make significant contributions to their alma mater’s development and enduring legacy, both during their undergraduate years and as they transition into becoming young alumni.

During his time at KUF, John has prioritized revitalizing the Young Alumni program, recognizing its vital role in sustaining long-term engagement and support for their alma mater. He is committed to preparing current students to become engaged young alumni by building a culture of philanthropy through peer-to-peer education while helping students understand the importance of being philanthropic and engaged graduates. He has effectively led robust Class Gift and Engagement Center programs while managing a Young Alumni portfolio, all supporting annual giving and the mission of KUF.

Before joining KUF, John earned his BA in Political Science from Albright College. During all four of his years at Albright, he was heavily involved in the Alumni and Donor Office as a Phonathon Caller, Student Assistant, Executive Officer in the Alumni and Donor Student Organization, and Co-Chair of the 2023 Class Gift, which broke the institution’s class participation and total fundraising records.

Daphne Wyse is the regional director of advancement for the southwest region at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), working primarily with constituents in California and Arizona. Based in San Francisco, CA, she has been a fully remote member of RIT’s Regional Advancement team since joining the division of University Advancement in 2021. 

Since coming to RIT, Daphne has helped develop a new landscape for philanthropic engagement among RIT’s alumni, parents, and friends in her region, with a particular focus on Los Angeles, Phoenix, and the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to consistently engaging top prospects and donors with her “local” presence, Daphne also launched RIT’s first Regional Council in Los Angeles as a way to cultivate and connect the University’s most influential leaders in the region. 

Prior to RIT, Daphne worked for Alumni Relations and Development at Northwestern University for six years, ending her tenure as the senior associate director for leadership giving for the West Coast. A Buffalo, NY native, Daphne holds a BA in history from Niagara University, an MA in history with a concentration in museum studies from SUNY Buffalo State, and an MBA from Niagara University. In her spare time, she serves as co-chair of the Associate Board for the Bay Area chapter of Girls on the Run International and leads the San Francisco Bay Area alumni chapter for her alma mater, Niagara University.