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The SEU Advancement Team

Michael Steiner, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President of
Advancement and Innovation
Professor of Strategic Management for the Jannetides College of Business, Communication, and Leadership

Darcee’ Roberts

deroberts@seu.edu

Executive Director of Development & Corporate Partnerships

Mandy Donohue

mldonohue@seu.edu

Executive Director of Development & Planned Giving

Sydney Williams

sawilliams1@seu.edu

Senior Director of Development & Annual Giving

Jen Ortiz

jlortiz@seu.edu

Senior Director of Advancement Operations & Special Projects

Aeriel Cook

amcook@seu.edu

Director of Alumni & Family Engagement

William Bortins

wbortins@seu.edu

Director of Donor Engagement & Classical Education Partnership

Jennifer Kress

jekress@seu.edu

Director of Donor Data

Ben Cannistraci

bcannistraci@seu.edu

Project Manager to the Senior Vice President of Advancement & Innovation

Joseph Lieze Jr.

jpliezejr@seu.edu

Donor Engagement Specialist

Laura Gaida

lgaida@seu.edu

Executive Administrator, Grant Coordinator

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SEU's Office of University Advancement team is here to serve you every step of the way. If you need assistance or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out — we're here to help you make the most of your contribution.

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