Staff

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  Steve Seibring '81

  Interim Vice President for Advancement

  Steve, a 1981 graduate, has decades worth of experience working in University Advancement. Steve is responsible for gift planning, including estates, trusts, and annuities. He also works with alumni and friends in Chicago, McLean County, Florida and the Carolinas.

  Contact: (309) 556-3135 — sseibrin@iwu.edu

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  Michele Brady

  Director of Advancement & Gift Planning

  Michele works with Gift Planning. She also works with alumni and friends in McLean County, Chicago, Springfield, Colorado, Ohio, New England, New York and Washington, D.C.

  Contact: (309) 556-3861 — mbrady@iwu.edu

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  April Bridges '90

  Associate Director of Development

  April is an Advancement Officer who works with alumni and friends in Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford as well Minnesota, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin and the San Francisco area.

  Contact: (309) 556-3636 — abridges@iwu.edu

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  Karen Campbell

  Associate Director of Development

  Karen is an Advancement Officer who works with alumni and friends in Champaign, Chicago, and Decatur, as well as Atlanta, St. Louis and Texas.

  Contact: (309) 556-3142 — kcampbe1@iwu.edu

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  Mary Leach

  Information Specialist

  Mary is responsible for maintaining and disseminating organized and effective collections of information that span the Advancement Office. 

  Contact: (309) 556- 3236 — mleach@iwu.edu

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  Jean Lieder 

  Senior Office Coordinator for Major Gifts

  Jean supports the Associate Vice President and the Associate Directors of Development in the daily operations of the major gift staff.

  Contact: (309) 556- 3222 — jlieder@iwu.edu

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  Tim Mckeown

  Director of Data Management and Analysis

  Tim oversees the data management and analysis area of the Advancement Office. Tim and his staff work closely with the Advancement Office to maximize data processes.

  Contact: (309) 556-3846 — tmckeown@iwu.edu

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  Kara Mehrkens

  Information Specialist

  Kara is responsible for maintaining and disseminating organized and effective collections of information that span the Advancement Office.

  Contact: (309) 556-3199 — kmehrken@iwu.edu

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  Brenda Milcik

  Office Coordinator, Office of Alumni Engagement

  As Office Coordinator, Brenda is ready to greet you when you call, walk in the door, or email. She and the student worker staff can help you with questions and registration for events.

  Contact: (309) 556-3145 — bmilcik@iwu.edu

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  Chris Murray '91

  Associate Director of Development

  Chris, a 1991 graduate, works with alumni and friends in Chicago, McLean County and the Quad Cities, as well as Arizona, California, Michigan and Ohio. 

  Contact: (309) 556-3305 — cmurray@iwu.edu

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  Adriane Powell

  Director of Alumni Relations

  Adriane works closely with the Alumni Association Board of Directors to meet the needs of alumni and keep them connected to each other and to the university. 

  Contact: (309) 556-1355 — apowell@iwu.edu

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  Jodi Rowe

  Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement

  Jodi serves as the primary liaison to the Alumni Association Executive Committee and will oversee the growth of The Wesleyan Fund and of regional and national activities to increase alumni engagement. 

  Contact: (309) 556-3000 — jrowe1@iwu.edu

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  Natalie Schmidt

  Senior Administrative Assistant

  Natalie assists the Vice President and Associate Vice President in daily operations of the Advancement Office. Natalie also assists the Wesleyan Fund team in their efforts to raise unrestricted support.

  Contact: (309) 556-3710 — nschmidt@iwu.edu

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  Carly Wilson '12

  Assistant Director of Annual Giving

  Carly, a 2012 graduate, works to increase alumni participation and support for the Wesleyan Fund for Annual Giving.

  Contact: (309) 556-3707 — cwilson3@iwu.edu