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Katie Curtis Director of Fundraising Operations She/Her/Hers Phone: 253-535-7422 Email: katie.curtis@plu.edu Office Location:Martin J. Neeb Center Professional Education B.A., Communication, Pacific Lutheran University, 2014 Certificate, Fundraising Operations, Rice University, 2019 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Fundraising Operations Gift Processing Prospect Research Matching Gifts Auction Guidelines Responsibilities Katie Curtis began her career at Pacific Lutheran University in 2014, and

Sue Loiland Advancement Officer Phone: 253-535-8421 Email: loiland@plu.edu Professional Education B.A., University of Washington, Tacoma Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Fundraising Gift Planning Responsibilities Sue began her career at Pacific Lutheran University in 2015. With more than 15 years of fundraising experience, she is responsible for raising financial support for PLU in the form of current and deferred gifts in alignment with PLU’s mission. While Sue is happy to help donors support

Andrea Michelbach Executive Director of Campaigns Phone: 253-535-7178 Email: michelan@plu.edu Professional Biography Education B.A., English - Creative Writing, Walla Walla University M.A., Museology with specialization in Museum Evaluation, University of Washington Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Fundraising Communication and Strategy Project and Campaign Management Constituent Engagement Audience Research Responsibilities Andrea started with Pacific Lutheran University in 2017 and is leading

includes overseeing broad-based multichannel fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and the development of a digital-first mid-level giving program. Biography Miranda grew up in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys spending time outside, connecting with friends and family, and playing new board games. Her professional background is focused on fundraising at community-based organizations and contributing toward education access opportunities. Miranda has a passion for powerful storytelling, effective

of about 27 staff, the Vice President creates a vision for donor, alumni and parent engagement, developing short and long-term strategies, and executing all aspects of a plan to increase support from individuals, government, foundations, and corporations. Biography Until 2014, Dan served as Vice President of External Relations for Lutheran World Relief, an international relief and development organization with programs in 35 countries, serving more than 7 million people. As the chief fundraising

countries, serving more than 7 million people. As the chief fundraising, donor relations and constituent engagement executive, Dan set the strategic direction of all external-facing efforts and guided LWR through three years of record-setting growth. Prior to his role as Vice President, Dan led LWR’s annual giving program and spearheaded the first comprehensive re-branding and website redevelopment process in more than 10 years. As Senior Director of Marketing for LWR, Dan implemented numerous