Cheryl Nations
Associate Vice-President
I am responsible for the proactive leadership and strategic direction of the University’s comprehensive Advancement communications and marketing efforts. These efforts are aimed at building the UW’s reputation while supporting the University’s fundraising and engagement priorities.What I do
206.221.7041
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Finance and Operations
Molly Schachter
Assistant to the Associate Vice-President
I directly support Cheryl Nations while assisting with UW Advancement marketing and communication efforts.What I do
206.616.8645
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Sarah Shanahan
Associate Director of Finance and Operations
I help colleagues navigate UW financial and administrative systems, processes and bureaucracy in order to get stuff done! I also serve as budget manager for Advancement Communications.What I do
206.685.0224
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Mark Manio
Finance and Operations Intern
I work closely with the Assistant to the Associate Vice-President and the Associate Director of Finance and Operations in completing administrative efforts, as well as assisting with financial and budget work.What I do
206.685.4213
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Communications and Planning
Danielle McGarrity
Associate Director of Communications and Planning
I establish new external and internal communications goals, projects and programs to increase awareness and private support for UW in support of Advancement priorities.What I do
206.685.0168
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The Communications and Planning team identifies opportunities and brings the appropriate people together to implement projects and enhance systems furthering the mission of Advancement.We develop long-range objectives and strategies and conduct analysis in support of Advancement Communications’ team projects.
Alyssa Campbell
Communications Manager
I create and implement communications goals, projects and programs to increase private support for UW and ensure the broadest awareness of Advancement information and resource availability.What I do
206.616.0443
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Leigh Tucker
Communications Manager
I prepare and support the internal and external strategic marketing communications programs and projects that will ultimately increase awareness and private support for UW.What I do
206.543.2642
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Andriena Peterson
Communications and Planning Intern
I assist with the internal and external communication planning for Advancement, which ultimately leads to increased private support and awareness for the UW.What I do
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Creative Services
Alanya Cannon
Director of Creative Services
Provide leadership, set strategies and execute creative communications — including media buying and advertising, graphic design and publications, messaging and editorial, web, e-communications and new media, videos and more. Develop, maintain and enforce editorial and visual identity systems and guidelines across Advancement. And oversee the creative services team within Advancement Communications.What I do
206.616.5535
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The Creative Services team uses a wide array of skills in the areas of writing and editing, print and web design, video, e-mail campaigns, and production management.We help support the overall mission of Advancement Communications by generating creative concepts and producing high-quality communications materials that provoke a desired response or emotion from a specific audience.
Wayne Gillam
Asst. Director of New Media
I am responsible for creating, developing and managing new media programs for University Advancement which include web, email, video, social media and mobile marketing.What I do
206.616.7545
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Abby Klingbeil
Asst. Director of Editorial
I’m responsible for the editorial planning and development of communications produced by Advancement Communications and used to support University Advancement.What I do
206.616.5569
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Lisa Robbins
Assistant Director of Design
I’m responsible for the visual direction of communications, collateral and other materials produced by Advancement Communications in support of University Advancement.What I do
206.221.8949
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Thom Feild
Production Manager
I help us realize the wide spectrum of media types of communications we provide in Advancement for the University. My job allows me the opportunity to work with a wonderfully wide range of units, partners, creatives, and providers!What I do
206.685.0280
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Julie Lauderbaugh
Editorial Manager
I write creative content and inform the editorial strategy for a variety of University Advancement publications.What I do
206.616.5568
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Nick Bolton
Design Manager
I create, develop, and brainstorm stunning collateral for Advancement Communications.What I do
206.685.7006
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Kim Karn
Traffic and Ad Manager
I support the Advancement Communications team by managing the project database (Celoxis) and departmental work flow; I also partner with units across campus on media planning and advertising buys. Lauren Olsen (lmo2@uw.edu) is currently handling my responsibilities while I’m out on maternity leave.What I do
206.616.1262
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Kirsten Johnson
Editorial Intern
I work with the Editorial team to conduct research and develop creative content produced by Advancement Communications.What I do
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Daniel Pham
Design Intern
I work closely with the Assistant Director of Design to help create communication strategies, messages and experiences that encourage understanding and support for University Advancement.What I do
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Natalie Wittenbrook
Web Intern
I work with Wayne in managing both the Foundations site and the Advancement Intranet site.What I do
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Event Management
Andrea Callis
Director of Events
I oversee the strategic planning and direction of special events for donor cultivation recognition, reputation enhancement, and Presidential support and community engagement.What I do
206.616.0348
EmailWhat We Do:
The Events Team produces a portfolio of highly-visible, strategic events-based experiences targeted at a variety of audiences including alumni, donors and volunteers; general Washington/public and elected officials; local business and community leaders; and the campus community. We produce special events and targeted programming that builds awareness of the impact of the University of Washington on the communities it serves, as well as engages and stewards the donors and volunteers that support it. The five-person team produces approximately 40 events per year.
Annie Allredge
Event Manager
I plan and execute events that are designed to recognize, cultivate and steward our alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and donors.What I do
206.616.5523
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Pamela Dore
Event Manager
I’m a central resource for the schools, colleges and units at the UW– helping them to design and create memorable experiences for students, donors, alumni and friends. I laugh a lot, enjoy what I do, and love being part of UW’s mission!What I do
206.685.7951
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Laura Canate
Event Manager
I plan and execute live experiences that engage the University of Washington’s diverse internal and external audiences including the greater community, alumni, friends, faculty, staff, volunteers and donors.What I do
206.685.7060
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Stephanie Garbaczewski
Event Coordinator
Coming soon!What I do
206.221.7087
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Lauren Olsen
Events Specialist
I help coordinate departmental workflow and manage our project database, Celoxis, for our Advancement Communications team.What I do
206.616.2513
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Executive Assistance
Kathy Burk
Executive Correspondance Specialist
I compose, edit, and manage advancement-related communications for senior UW administrators, serve as liaison with advancement units regarding presidential correspondence, provide units writing and editorial services as needed, and work on a variety of annual and ad hoc writing projects aimed at communicating the UW’s goals and vision.What I do
206.616.6912
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Peta Dyken
Culinary/Special Events Manager, President’s Residence
I support the President and our advancement and external affairs senior leadership with executive level hosting and guest experience engagements. I create, oversee and implement event design and production as well as provide culinary consultation, execution and management for special events.What I do
206.685.6337
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