Global Campaign Champions
In its second year, the Campaign Champions volunteer cohort has continued to grow in both reach and impact, strengthening a culture of philanthropy across Northeastern’s faculty and staff community. Rooted in a shared commitment to experience, trust, community, and service, the Campaign Champions play a vital role in deepening peer-to-peer engagement and promoting the transformative power of giving.
During the past fiscal year, more than 100 active Champions representing 10 global campuses across 59 units helped advance institutional goals in three strategic areas: educating peers about the impact of philanthropy, building meaningful connections, and modeling leadership through advocacy. And they had fun while doing it! By sharing personal stories, organizing local and virtual outreach, and leading by example, this dedicated group inspired increased participation and awareness this year, helping faculty and staff see the tangible impact of their support.
In FY25, the Campaign Champions …
Advanced learning
Presented or hosted 21 sessions or presentations about donor impact
Established and attended the
1st annual Summit with over
64 volunteers in attendance
Built community
12 new Campaign Champions were recruited
15 Campaign Champions volunteered to review 450+ Huntington 100 and Laurel and Scroll societies applications
They launched the Campaign Champion Co-Chairs, adding 6 members to a new executive leadership team with more than 90 years of Northeastern tenure between them
Strengthened advocacy and modeled leadership
Faculty and staff giving participation rose 60% from 727 in FY24 to
1,168 in FY25 on Giving Day
The Campaign Champions raised over $31,000 on giving day
Partnered with
Advancement to send
6 faculty and staff appeals
Solicited more than
580 gifts on Giving Day
Created and led
12 Giving Day challenges
The Campaign Champions are eager to continue their service beyond this year. Going forward, we plan to continue annual traditions and reach further to expand employee participation to include all Northeastern campuses and communities.
Our Campaign Champions
In fall 2023, 125 Campaign Champions were nominated to serve as ambassadors for the faculty and staff community at Northeastern. This cadre represents 10 global campuses, over 25 units, and a diverse array of skills and tenure, including those who have served Northeastern for more than 25 years.
Soon after the Champions formed, the Advancement Division held trainings, coaching sessions, and focus groups to educate this group on mission, goals, and action items. The resulting feedback loop enabled all champions to embrace their role wholeheartedly.
The Campaign Champions are now an institutionalized affinity group with reach across the entire Northeastern network. This cohort has not only served the faculty and staff community in new ways, but has also benefited from an outlet of idea generation, philanthropic engagement, and leadership outside of their professional roles, granting them the opportunity to serve the university in a new way.
Tremendous thanks to our faculty and staff campaign volunteers! Are you interested in joining our Campaign Champions? Click here to join our community!
Global Campaign Champion Co-Chairs
Dominik Beckers
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Becca Berkey
Director of Community-Engaged Teaching & Research, Interim Director of the University Honors Program
Jim Madigan
Director of Athletics and Recreation, Honorary Co-Chair
Daniel Medwed
University Distinguished Professor
Anthony Rini
Chief Operating Officer of the Office of Finance & Treasurer
Corliss Thompson
Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Education
Global Campaign Champion Volunteers
Chris Abayasinghe
Associate Vice President, Finance & Business Operations
Isabel Ah Kee
Director, Audit
Ildar Akhmetov
Director, Computing Programs; Associate Teaching Professor
Lilo Altali
Part Time Lecturer, College of Professional Studies
Mansoor Amiji
University Distinguished Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Xris Anderton
Digital Solutions Architect, University Communications
Carolyn Bargoot
Deputy Provost & Head of Research Operations, Office of the Provost
Steph Barnaby
Librarian, Library-Info Delivery & Access Services
Dominik Beckers
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Ryan Bender
Director, Digital University Solutions & Experience
Becca Berkey
Senior Director, Integrative Engagement & Global Impact; Part Time Lecturer
Raymond Booth
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dan Boothby
Director, Sports Performance
James Boyle
Associate Director, Partnership Development
Leslie Casey
Director, Communications
Chris Cesario
Clinical Professor, School of Clinical Rehab Sciences
Amanda Choflet
Dean, School of Nursing; Clinical Professor
Christie Chung
Executive Director, Mills Institute
Jon Clark
Associate Director, Operations
Steve Clark
Assistant Clinical Professor; Athletics Temporary PT
Bill Coen
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
Mark Conti
Managing Editor, University Communications
Chris Cook
Senior Director, Workforce & Economic Development Programs
DJ Corey
Senior Lecturer, Health Sciences
Michael Crawford
Senior Director, Marketing & Communications; Part Time Lecturer
Aaron Daniels
Associate Teaching Professor, Psychology
Dick Daynard
University Distinguished Professor, School of Law; Lecturer
Margarita DiVall
Senior Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Lecturer & Clinical Professor, Bouvé College of Health Sciences
Alva Druker
Director, Enrollment Management Contact Center
Michael Dumont
Program Manager, School of Clinical Rehab Sciences
Audrey Evans
Project Manager, Administrative Operations
Susan Fine
Associate Clinical Professor, School of Clinical Rehab Sciences
Patrick Fodor
Business & Operations Manager, Biology
Lisa Foster
Senior Co-op Coordinator, Bouvé College of Health Sciences Co-op
Allie (Littlefox) Fox
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Planning & Innovation
Alex Fronduto
Associate Teaching Professor, College of Professional Studies
Amelia Giordano
Director, Executive & Strategic Initiatives
Pedro Gomes
Associate Director, Entrepreneurship
Jenny Gormley
Program Director, School Health Academy
Joe Griffin
Teaching Professor, College of Professional Studies
Renee Griffin
Senior Creative Producer, University Marketing
Francesca Grippa
Senior Associate Dean, Research; Teaching Professor
Stephanie Hanor
Assistant Dean & Director, Art Museum; Part Time Lecturer
Emily Hardman
Assistant Dean, Student Programming & Communications
Cynthia Hibbert
News Reporter, University Communications
Trent Honda
Associate Dean, School of Clinical Rehab Sciences; Clinical Professor
Elisabeth Hughes
Senior Director, Learning & Engagement
Jackie Isaacs
Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
Mike Jackosn
Vice Provost, Curriculum & Programs
Cynthia Jackson
Senior Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
Rachel Jones
Budget Analyst, Office of the Dean of College of Sciences
Stephan Jordan
Executive Director, Enrollment
Aaron Jorgenson
Senior Director, Network Student Affairs
Shari Khalil
Administrative Coordinator, D'Amore-McKim School of Business Graduate Programs
Jenn Kirwin
Senior Associate Dean, Academic Affairs; Clinical Professor
Kate Klepper
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs
Adam Kneeland
Financial Analyst, Office of the Chancellor
Duane Lefevre
Lecturer, College of Professional Studies
Jim Madigan
Director, Athletics
Liz Magee
Business & Operations Manager, Marine and Environmental Sciences
Chris Mallett
Chief Administrative Officer, Roux Institute
Carrie Maultsby-Lute
Head of Partnerships, Office of the Chancellor
Daniel Medwed
University Distinguished Professor, School of Law
Regi Minichello
Division Director & Special Assistant, Operations & Finance
Carla Morelli
Program Director, Plant Funds
Dave Nordman
Executive Editor, External Affairs
Richard O'Bryant
Chief Inclusion Officer & Director, John D O’Bryant African American Institute; Lecturer
Brianne Olivieri-Mui
Assistant Professor, Health Sciences
Rupal Patel
Professor, School of Clinical Rehab Sciences
Jeremy Paul
Professor, School of Law
Mallory Pernaa
Director, Off-Campus Housing, Support & Engagement
Ula Polsky
Director, Global Student Engagement
Richard Pumphrey
Business & Operations Manager, Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Kristen Puntieri
Senior Associate Director, University Recreation
Elizabeth Qudah
Budget Coordinator, Mathematics
Ravi Ramamurti
DMSB Distinguished Professor, International Business
Valeria Ramdin
Associate Clinical Professor, School of Nursing
Rachelle Reisberg
Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Curriculum & Students
Jon Relvas
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Anthony Rini
Chief Operating Officer, Office of the SVP Finance & Treasurer; Lecturer
Marcus Robinson
Associate Vice President, Engagement & Experience; Deputy CIO, Information Technology
Dani Rodriguez
Associate Director, Global Student Success
Kevin Ruiz
Director, Strategic Partnerships & Global Launch Services
Tim Rupert
Golemme Admin Chair, Accounting Group; Professor
Khushal Safi
Associate Vice President, Global Safety
Mike Sampson
Associate Director, Fraternity/Sorority Life
Adam Sandore
Senior Director, Capital Projects
Montse Sanzole
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Tramaine Shaw
Head Coach, Men’s & Women’s Track & Field, XC
Thomas Sheahan
Executive Vice Provost, Office of the Provost
Dan Solworth
Vice Chancellor, Wellness & Student Success
Kaytee Stewart
Assistant Director, Global Regulatory Strategy & Planning
Hillary Sullivan
Director, Service & Community Partnership
Regina Sullivan
Executive Senior Associate, Athletics Director
Leslie Sykes
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Brooke Tempesta
Senior Associate Director, Community Development
Corliss Thompson
Associate Dean, Graduate School of Education
Jaren Walke
Director, Partnerships & Planning
Catherine Walsh
Associate Vice President, Fiscal & Management Services
Joanna Weiss
Director, Media Training & Strategic Initiatives
Paul Whitford
Professor, Physics
Mollie Wilson
Special Assistant to the Dean, Arlington Campus
Liz Zuilick
Senior Vice Chancellor, Education Innovation