Staff contacts are listed in alphabetical order
Alumni Engagement and Outreach staff
Engagement Communication and Events staff
Affinity-based Giving staff
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Randi
Bergey Randi is responsible for all Chicago and Minnesota regional alumni engagement programming and outreach efforts. This includes initiatives such as CIRCLES, Breakfast Clubs, Career Transitions, CEO Roundtables and Authors Program. Randi also oversees the MUAA Club of Chicago and the MUAA Club of Minnesota. |
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Terrie Bruckbauer Terrie assists the Alumni Outreach team and contributes to the planning and promotion of alumni outreach events. |
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Meg (Brzyski) Nelson, Arts '93, Grad '07 (414) 288-3621 Associate Vice President for Engagement & External Relations As one of the division of University Advancement’s senior managers, Meg directs communication, messaging, programming and relationship building efforts geared to Marquette’s alumni, parents, benefactors and advocates. She is also charged with developing the fundraising plan for Marquette’s endowed financial aid imperative, the centerpiece of the university’s fundraising efforts. |
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Emily Carroll, Comm '04 Emily oversees the Marquette University CIRCLES business networking programs on the east coast, in the southeast and around the country as needed. Emily also assists with engagement efforts in Waukesha County.
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Dan DeWeerdt
Senior Director, Engagement Communication Dan is responsible for strategy development and direction of broad-based communication and interactive marketing. This includes initiatives such as MU Connect, Marquette’s online community. |
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Alysia Dvorachek, Comm '07, Grad '13
Office Associate, Engagement and Outreach Alysia staffs regional alumni clubs around the county, helping to promote Marquette gatherings and fundraisers. For a full list of regional clubs, please visit the Regional U.S. Clubs page. Alysia also oversees budgets for the Engagement and External Relations team. |
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Molly Eldridge, Bus Ad '06, Grad '09
Senior Engagement Officer, Affinity-Based Giving Molly oversees the programmatic and development responsibilities of current parents through niche regional programming, broad-based events, legacy initiatives and the Parents Council. As the liaisonto the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Molly also manages the outreach efforts around Admissions for parent and alumni volunteers nationwide. |
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Lindsay Gonzalez Lindsay works with both the Affinity-Based Giving and Donor Relations teams on outreach and stewardship initiatives. She supports work in parent programming, reunions, alumni national awards, and stewardship efforts in special programming and the St. Ignatius Legacy Society. |
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Alyssa Klopatek
Interactive Media Specialist Alyssa focuses on Web-based alumni communication, the MUAA's involvement with social networking and other Web 2.0 participation. She also maintains MU Connect and other related Web sites. |
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Maureen Krueger, Comm '91 Engagement Projects Associate (414) 288-0348 Maureen works on special projects for the Alumni Outreach team, such as research and event planning, and assists with the Alumni Travel program. |
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Linda
Manka Linda assists in the development and distribution of communication materials to alumni and external constituents. She supports work in e-communications, social media outlets and development of MU Connect, as well as national alumni awards and reunions. She also manages the print process for various engagement print pieces. |
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Stacy Mitz Stacy manages and oversees the programmatic and development responsibilities of the Engagement and Outreach and Affinity-based Giving teams. Through these efforts, Stacy directs the outreach efforts to Marquette alumni, parents and friends, including the Marquette University CIRCLES business networking program. |
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Martha Moore Martha coordinates alumni engagement efforts in Arkansas, Guam, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico and outstate Wisconsin. Martha also staffs the College of Health Sciences, Engineering, Communication and Engineering alumni boards and manages the alumni travel program. As the liaison with the Office of International Education, she coordinates outreach efforts for international alumni. Alumni events for women’s basketball games are also handled by Martha. |
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Kim Perez Kim coordinates athletic related engagement events. She also serves as the liaison between Alumni Engagement and Outreach and the Athletics Department. Kim also helps to coordinate CIRCLES events both locally and nationwide. |
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Kelli Rael, Arts '07, Grad '13 Kelli oversees regional leadership forums and faculty programming in the east, southeast, west, southwest, and Waukesha County. She also acts as the liaison between Alumni Engagement and Outreach for the Ethnic Alumni Association (EAA) and the Les Aspin Center for Government in Washington, D.C. |
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Marlee Rawski
Assistant Director, Regional Engagement Marlee oversees the Marquette University CIRCLES business networking program in Milwaukee, northeastern Wisconsin, on the west coast and around the country as needed. She also manages engagement efforts through Milwaukee leadership forums covering relevant and timely issues as well as CEO roundtable gatherings. |
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Adrienne Roche Adrienne oversees the planning of Alumni Reunion Weekend (5- to 45-year) including our Golden Jubilee Reunion Celebration (50-year). She is also a member of the Marquette University CIRCLES business networking team leading the logistical efforts in Chicago and around the country as needed. Additionally, she leads logistical efforts of the Alumni Association National Board which meets three times a year on campus for business. |
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Jennilee Schlinsky
Senior Engagement Officer Jennilee manages the alumni outreach efforts for the Young Alumni Association and helps to increase young alumni giving to Marquette’s annual fund, Marquette Today. Additionally, she manages the outreach and engagement efforts with current students to assist in building a culture of philanthropy at Marquette. |
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Taylor Schult
Associate Engagement Officer Taylor oversees the reunion volunteer and fundraising programs for ten reunion classes and a number of affinity celebrations each year. Additionally, she coordinates the Community Campaign, Marquette’s annual faculty and staff campaign which supports Marquette University, the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and the United Performing Arts Fund. |
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Rachelle Shurn, CPS '11
Office Associate, Engagement & External Relations and MUAA National Board of Directors Rachelle supports the work of Tim Simmons and Meg Brzyski. Additionally, she helps to plan the meetings of the Marquette University Alumni Association National Board of Directors. |
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Tim Simmons, Sp '82 Tim is responsible for leading the MUAA National Board of Directors, and representing alumni within the Marquette University campus community. He participates in alumni programming, and travels to alumni programs and functions around the country, visiting with and presenting to alumni, parents, and friends of the university. Contact Tim if you have suggestions or feedback. |
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Sheila Taphorn, Comm '94
Director of Development & Engagement, Milwaukee Sheila serves as the liaison and coordinator of the engagement and development efforts for Marquette’s Haggerty Museum of Art and as the coordinator for the Marquette University Women’s Council. She also partners with the Milwaukee development team on various program and fundraising efforts for alumni, parents and friends. |
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Carol Winkel, Bus Ad '90
Director, Regional Engagement Carol’s primary responsibility is coordinating engagement efforts in Milwaukee and other southeastern Wisconsin regions including Waukesha County. She manages the workplace affinity program, Marquette WORKS, which connects Engagement staff with alumni working for some of Milwaukee’s largest employers. Carol also staffs the College of Engineering Alumni Association and the newly formed Milwaukee Leadership Committee. |
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Dan Wooters, Arts '12 Dan assists in the management and design of email communication to alumni. He also helps maintain MU Connect website content. Additionally, Dan collaborates on the execution of various MUAA programs such as Marquette WORKS and Haggerty Museum of Art events. |
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Rev. Frederick Zagone, S.J. Father Fred Zagone serves as the chaplain for the Alumni Association; the Alumni National Board of Directors; the 40+ alumni clubs and chapters; the Association of Marquette University Women (AMUW) and the Parents’ Association. Father Zagone travels extensively to meet with alumni at chapter and CIRCLES events, basketball games and the Alumni Travel Program. He works closely with the team implementing Reunions, Alumni National Awards Weekend and Family Weekend. |






























