Development Team
The Development Team builds and nurtures relationships with individuals, foundations, corporations, and organizations that invest in ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s mission. Through philanthropy and stewardship, the team helps provide opportunities for students, strengthen academic programs, and support the university’s continued growth and impact.

Laura C. Bishop
Executive Vice President
for Advancement

Stephanie Ottman
Associate Vice President
of Development

Frank Marangos
Senior Director of
Philanthropic Investments

Chanel Nassir-Hessaraki
Grants
Manager

Noelle Giordano
Prospect Research
Manager

Lisa Aaron
Development Data
Analyst

Holly Heers
Donor Communications
Specialist

Connor Dennis
Donor Relations
Coordinator

Erin Moye
Executive Assistant

Brandon Samedy
Annual Giving Manager
Public Relations Team
The Public Relations Team shares the stories that define ºÚÁÏÉçÇø and the impact of the university. Through media relations, strategic communications, and storytelling, the team highlights the achievements of students, faculty, alumni, and staff while fostering awareness and engagement with the university and our mission.

Jodi Brown Lindo
Associate Vice President of Public Relations

Brigitte Sylvestre
Manager, Public Relations

Holly Caughran
Coordinator, Public Relations
Marketing Team
The Marketing Team develops creative and strategic communications that connect with prospective students, alumni, friends of the university, and the broader community. Through stewarding the ºÚÁÏÉçÇø brand, engaging design, digital marketing, content creation, photography, video, and social media, the team helps tell the University’s story, elevate its visibility, and inspire meaningful engagement with our Christ-first mission.

Jason Masterson
Associate Vice President, Marketing

Keke Zuccarini
Advancement Operations Coordinator

Anna Del Real
Communications Strategist

Charlotte Tchividjian
Creative Production Manager

Taylor Rogg
Project Manager

Rylie Curry
Creative Content Coordinator

Yulia Stern
Manager, Events

Sarah Stegall
Events Coordinator

Erika Hall
Senior Graphic Designer

Jesah Sumajit
Brand Operations Manager

Jessica Saphirstein
Senior Social Media Strategist

Cristian Garcia
Senior Web Strategist

Ramphys Motta
Lead Photographer

David Hessel-Poiriez
Senior Manager, Video Production

MaryJane Whitaker
Creative Services Project Manager

Cassidy Garrett
Senior Video Editor

Enrique Franco Martin
Cinematographer & Video Editor

Lucca Rossi
Video Editor
