Staff Directory
Vice President's Office
Barb Richey
Vice President; Executive Director
University Advancement; EWU Foundation

Nancy Delgado
Executive Assistant
University Advancement

Development
Laura Thayer
Associate Vice President for Philanthropy and Campaign Engagement

Kimberly Rodriguez
Administrative Assistant

Kaarin Appel
Senior Director of Philanthropy
College of Social Sciences; College of Health Sciences & Public Health

Rickie Alvarez
Director of Philanthropy
Athletics

Maggie Bahrmasel
Director of Philanthropy
College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Ed Hoffman
Director of Philanthropy
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Science/EWU Retirees Association

Rich Rasmussen
Director of Philanthropy
Athletics

Linda Safford
Senior Director of Annual Giving

Courtney Susemiehl
Sr. Director of Gift Planning

Pat Spanjer
Director of Development Communications & Stewardship

Ken Tucker
Senior Director of Philanthropy
College of Business

Sara Waugh
Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Advancement Services
John Drexel
Director of Advancement Services

Mark Baker
Data Specialist

Christina Blum
Foundation Gift Processor

Heather Buzby
Foundation Gift Processor

John Carter
Data Management

Shannon Carter
Foundation Accounts Payable Processor

Kelli Hills
Research & Prospect Management Specialist

Melanie Mercer
Data & Prospect Research Coordinator
University Relations
Lance Kissler
Associate Vice President of University Relations

Emily Ausere
Graphic Designer

Ginny Baxter
Digital Marketing Supervisor

Riley Baxter
Coordinator of Alumni Relations

Sam Buzby
Director of Marketing

Tessa Delbridge
University Relations Strategist
Travis Edwards
DoD Public Relations Specialist

Ryan Gaard
Graphic Design Supervisor

Eric Galey
Multimedia Supervisor

Will Hall
Senior Web Developer

Kelsey Hatch-Brecek
Director of Alumni Relations

Melodie Little
Advancement Communications Specialist

Dave Meany
Director of Communications & Media Relations

Charles Reineke
Senior Writer/Editor

Shelley Stickelmeyer
Quality Service Coordinator

Stephanie Wetzel
Associate Director of Alumni Relations

Anna Yeend
Social Media Manager

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