Our integrated model of support brings together development, alumni and stakeholder engagement, and marketing and communications. In partnership with the UW Foundation and the UW Alumni Association, University Advancement creates meaningful connections with our stakeholders.

Mary Gresch
Interim Senior Vice President for University Advancement &
Vice President for Communications and University Marketing Officer
mgresch@uw.edu
Assistant:
Melissa Kreptul
mkreptul@uw.edu

Dan Peterson
Vice President for Development &
President, UW Foundation
dcpeters@uw.edu
Assistant:
Emelina R. Berkshire
emelina@uw.edu

Paul Rucker
Vice President for Alumni and Stakeholder Engagement &
Executive Director of the UW Alumni Association
prucker@uw.edu
Assistant:
Virginia Lerer
vlerer@uw.edu

Julie L. Brown
Associate Vice President, Operating & Budget Officer
jbrown55@uw.edu
Assistant:
Colin Bell
bellc6@uw.edu

Nicole Dierks
Interim Associate Vice President for Brand Marketing Strategy
morryn@uw.edu
Assistant:
Jessica Singh
singhj22@uw.edu

Lee Heck
Senior Associate Vice President for Development Programs
lheck@uw.edu
Assistant:
Melanie Coleman
colemm@uw.edu

Jack Martin
Interim Associate Vice President for Communications
jacktm@uw.edu
Assistant:
Anastasia Mendoza
afvm22@uw.edu

Don Theophilus
Chief Advancement Officer, UW Medicine, and UW Vice President for Medical Affairs
theo3@uw.edu
Assistant:
Debby Hanssen
dhanssen@uw.edu

Lisa Thomas
Associate Vice President for Campaigns and Emerging Initiatives
thomasl@uw.edu
Assistant:
Colin Bell
bellc6@uw.edu