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Our Staff

The Advancement Office is comprised of individuals specializing in Alumni Relations, Development, Annual Giving, Gift Planning, and Advancement Services. 

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Michelle Yurko

Vice President for External Relations and Strategic Initiatives

Corson Hall 214B
c. 215-888-6978
e. myurko@ursinus.edu
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John Bernat

John Bernat

Associate Vice President for Advancement

Corson Hall, 214J
t. 610-409-3070
c. 610-291-9294
e. jbernat@ursinus.edu
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Molly Robbins

Molly Robbins

Associate Vice President for Advancement

Advancement Office
t. 610-409-3621
c. 484-792-5259
e. mrobbins@ursinus.edu
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Jody LaVerdure

Executive Director for Advancement

Corson Hall, 024T
t. 610-409-3122
c. 610-823-1811
e. jlaverdure@ursinus.edu
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Elissa Taylor

Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership

Corson Hall
610-409-3425
etaylor@ursinus.edu

Liana Nathan, director of the Ursinus Fund

Liana Nathan

Director of the Ursinus Fund
Mark Ouellette

Mark Ouellette

Director of Operations, Systems, and Technology

Corson Hall 024I
t. 610-409-3145
e. mouellette@ursinus.edu
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Carl Blickle

Development Officer

Anne R. Carlin

Director, Alumni and Family Engagement
Maureen Clark

Maureen Clark

Director of Prospect Research, Management, and Analytics
Corson Hall 024P
t. 610-409-3280
e. mclark@ursinus.edu
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Nicole Garafano

Nicole Garafano

Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement—Events
Barbara Mullen

Barbara Mullen

Gift Record Coordinator
Corson Hall 024K
t. 610-409-3551
e. bmullen@ursinus.edu
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Jackie Sierzega

Jacqueline Sierzega P’15

Data Coordinator

Corson Hall 024L
t. 610-409-3052
e. jsierzega@ursinus.edu
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Madison Smith

Madison Smith ’26

APEX Fellow - Annual Giving & Student Engagement

 

Student Engagement Officers

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Shannon D.

Class of 2027
History, on the teaching certification track 
Kirsten H. SEO

Kirsten H.

Class of 2027
Biology
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Haley L.

Class of 2028
Biology
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Deanna M.

Class of 2027
English and Media & Communications
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Ayniah Q.

Class of 2026
Health Science
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Madison S.

Class of 2026
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The Office of Advancement seeks to propel the mission of Ursinus College by building a transparent culture of philanthropy through engagement, volunteerism, and philanthropic giving.

Contact Us

We are happy to assist you as you look to engage with Ursinus College, either philanthropically, by attending an event, or through service. Please reach out to us by completing the form below, email us at ucalumni@ursinus.edu, or call us at 610-409-3585.

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