The Annual Giving team inspires broad-based philanthropic support by connecting alumni, parents and friends with meaningful opportunities to invest in the future of the Naval Academy. Through annual campaigns, Class Giving, Parent Giving, President's Circle, and initiatives like the Great Class Challenge and Parent Wardroom, the team builds lifelong relationships that encourage participation at every stage of the donor journey. These collective gifts provide flexible, reliable funding that strengthens the Academy today while creating a foundation for tomorrow.

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Megan Farmer

Director,
Annual Giving Programs

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Sara BROWN

Assistant Director, Class Giving

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Karen Hicks

Associate Director, Parent Giving

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Mariah Sakellaris

Associate Director, Regional Development

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Caroline
Avena

Assistant Director, Regional Development

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WILLIAM SEIFERTH

Assistant Director, Regional Development

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MISIE KING

Administrative Manager,
Development

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Mariah Sakellaris

Associate Director, Regional Development

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Caroline
Avena

Assistant Director, Regional Development

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WILLIAM SEIFERTH

Assistant Director, Regional Development

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MISIE KING

Administrative Manager,
Development

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RESEARCH & Portfolio Management

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Paula Whisted

Director, Research
& Portfolio Management

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ANNIE FERRY

Assistant Director, Research & Portfolio Management

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MARY BARTO

Analyst, Research
& Portfolio Management

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