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    Seattle University
    University Advancement Office

    901 12th Ave., P.O. Box 222000
    Seattle, WA 98122-1090
    206.296.6100

    University Advancement Leadership

    Mary Kay McFadden
    Vice President for University Advancement
    mcfadden@seattleu.edu 
    206.296.6119

    Mark Burnett
    Associate Vice President for University Advancement
    markb@seattleu.edu
    206.296.6110

     Michael Podlin
    Assistant Vice President for Development 
    sfinney@seattleu.edu
    206.296.6390

    Information on Giving Opportunities

    Jane Spalding
    Director of Foundation & Corporate Relations
    spalding@seattleu.edu
    206.296.6118

    Jim Hembree
    Senior Director of Development
    jimh@seattleu.edu
    206.296.5770

    Kristen Kirst
    Senior Director of Development
    kirstk@seattleu.edu
    206.296.5695

    Information on Schools, Colleges, & Special Programs

    Lisa Barton
    Associate Dean for Advancement & External Relations, School of Law
    bartonl@seattleu.edu 
    206.398.4306

    Sarah Perry
    Director of Stewardship, School of Theology & Ministry 
    perrys@seattleu.edu 
    206.296.6955

    David Chow
    Director of Development, College of Arts & Sciences
    chowd@seattleu.edu 
    206.296.2509

    Laurie Ramacci Noegel
    Director of Development, Nursing
    lrnoegel@seattleu.edu
    206.296.2152

    Michelle Finet
    Director of Development, College of Science & Engineering 
    finetm@seattleu.edu
    206.296.2846

    Taryn Coles
    Director of Development, Albers School of Business
    colesta@seattleu.edu
    206.296.6115

    John Dougherty
    Development Officer, Athletics 
    dougherj@seattleu.edu 
    206.296.2829

    For Information on Gift Planning

    Sarah Finney
    Senior Director of Planned Giving
    sfinney@seattleu.edu
    206.296.6390

    Sarah Swihart
    Senior Administrative Assistant
    swiharts@seattleu.edu
    206.296.6974

    For Information on the Seattle University Fund

    Leigh Ann Gilmer
    Director of Annual Giving
    gilmerl@seattleu.edu
    206.296.6140

    Cathy Reilly
    Assistant Director of Annual Giving 
    reillyc@seattleu.edu
    206.296.6120

    Betsy Barnum
    Assistant Director of Annual Giving
    barnumb@seattleu.edu
    206.296.2332

    Keisa Liu
    Senior Administrative Assistant
    liuke@seattleu.edu
    206.296.6301

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