Office of the Senior Vice President for
Development and Alumni Relations
116 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-4826
Fax: 814-863-7520
Rodney P. Kirsch, senior vice president for development & alumni relations, rpk6@psu.edu
Joanne Cahill, director, leadership gifts, jtc7@psu.edu
Esther Benitez, assistant to the director, leadership gifts, ewb13@psu.edu
Tresa Ciprich, assistant to the senior vice president, tad2@psu.edu
Rachael A. Diamond, financial officer, rad9@psu.edu
Kay Diehl, staff assistant, kmd9@psu.edu
Deb King, staff assistant, dry7@psu.edu
Brenda Myers, administrative assistant, blm10@psu.edu
Jill Toto, staff assistant, jmd149@psu.edu
Brenda Walker, associate director for volunteer relations, blw9@psu.edu
Kathleen Wolpert, financial assistant, kew183@psu.edu
Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations is a support unit of some 255 employees working in the realm of "institutional advancement" to support Penn State's goals and mission.
Administered by the senior vice president for development and alumni relations, the Division consists of various offices working synergistically in two major functional areas: the Office of University Development, and the Penn State Alumni Association.
In concert with the colleges, campuses, and other units of the University, the Division of Development and Alumni Relations has responsibility for advancing the University's overall mission of teaching, research, and outreach to alumni, parents, friends, corporations and foundations. This is done by informing alumni and other constituents about Penn State and involving them in the life of the University through effective communications, quality programs and services. In doing so, we strive to gain their support and encourage them to join in shaping Penn State's future.
The Division's mandate is to generate among key constituencies the attitudinal, financial, and behavioral support needed to realize the University's goals and objectives.