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Vice President

LIU is one of the nation's largest private universities. Since its founding in 1926, LIU has provided high quality academic programs taught by world-class faculty. LIU offers 500 accredited programs to more than 20,000 students and has a network of over 200,000 living alumni, including leaders in industries across the globe. Now in its 67th year, LIU established the Polk Awards in 1949 to commemorate George Polk, a CBS correspondent murdered in 1948 while covering the Greek civil war. LIU is recognized for its commitment to engaged education, service learning, and entrepreneurial thinking and empowers students with the skills they need to excel in the classroom and in their careers.

Proven executive with extensive leadership experience and expertise in the areas of strategy identification, strategic prioritization, fund development, team development, alumni relations, public relations, and marketing. Recognized as a productive leader with a consistent record in creating integrated and matrixed organizations, in developing implementation plans, in developing external relationships, and in identifying and securing funds for organizations to achieve their strategic goals and objectives. Career cumulative fund raising leadership total of almost $2 billion. Currently, eight advancement executives serving institutions as vice presidents of development previously trained in positions under my leadership. Successfully directed five comprehensive campaigns at colleges and universities desiring to significantly expand their vision and potential. Strong experience in the areas of education, arts and health. Specialties: Campaign planning and execution Principal gift fund raising Insitutional strategic developement Brand identification