The Donor Experience & Strategy team integrates the core functions that shape how donors experience and invest in the Naval Academy, including donor experience, development communications, development events, research and portfolio management, and donor strategy. Through engagement, stewardship, recognition, acknowledgement, proposal development, case development, gift agreements and other strategic fundraising materials, the team ensures donors are identified, inspired, informed, engaged and recognized through a cohesive, data-driven approach that connects philanthropy to impact and aligns with institutional priorities.

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Natalie BrianAs

Associate Vice President,
Donor Experience & Strategy

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SARAH DUNAWAY

Director, Dev. Marketing & Communications

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HANNAH GEIB

Associate Director, Campaign Operations

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MEGAN KOWAlSKI

Senior Development
Writer

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JAMIE JEANETTE

Operations Manager,
Donor Experience & Strategy

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JULIA CUTRONEO

 Donor Experience & Strategy Specialist

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Travis Galaska

Director, 
Donor Experience & Strategy

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Mary MItchell

Associate Director,
Donor Experience & Strategy

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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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