Alumni STAFF

Alumni Staff

Your Alumni Association staff is here to serve YOU!

Marquette University's Alumni Association staff is dedicated to serving the needs of Marquette's alumni. We strive to develop programs and events that will positively affect the Marquette community and foster strong university connections among all alumni.

Please feel free to contact our staff members at any time with your ideas about new programs, feedback on events you've attended or requests for assistance.

	Hannah Barr (414) 288-3894 Assistant Engagement Director Hannah plans and executes stewardship and high-end offerings intended to strengthen relationships with Marquette alumni, parents, and benefactors. Hannah also manages programming around athletics and other Marquette priorities as they emerge.

	Lisa Bartoszewicz (414) 288-4511 Engagement Officer Lisa is the liaison for the Association of Marquette University Women and Marquette University Business Administration Alumni Association. She also coordinates alumni engagement efforts in Minnesota and assists with Alumni National Awards Weekend.

	Megan Bianco (414) 288-8439 Advancement Associate, Engagement and External Relations Megan supports the Engagement and External Relations team, assisting with programming around regional clubs, Reunion + Homecoming, the Marquette University Alumni Association National Board, and CIRCLES.

	Terrie Bruckbauer Advancement Associate, Engagement and Outreach (414) 288-3353 Terrie assists the Alumni Outreach team and contributes to the planning and promotion of alumni outreach events.

	Sarah Burkhart, Bus Ad ’03, Grad ’12 Engagement Director (414) 288-3959 Sarah oversees regional club programming, faculty and networking programming, and leads efforts for Alumni Reunion Weekend including volunteer and fundraising programs. She also staffs the Marquette University Alumni Association Board of Directors and acts as the liaison between Alumni Engagement and Outreach and the Les Aspin Center for Government in Washington, D.C., and the Haggerty Museum of Art.

	Dan DeWeerdt Engagement Director (414) 288-4740 Dan is responsible for developing professional and social programs for the Marquette University Alumni Association’s Chicago Club. He also leads career development initiatives including a nationally recognized mentoring initiative, job shadow program and providing career resources to Marquette alumni.

	Haleigh Drewsen (414) 288-0391 Assistant Engagement Director Haleigh plans and executes stewardship and high-end offerings intended to strengthen relationships with Marquette alumni, parents, benefactors and friends. Haleigh also manages programming around athletics and other Marquette priorities as they emerge.

	Alysia Dvorachek, Comm '07, Grad '13 Assistant Director (414) 288-7697 Alysia staffs regional alumni clubs around the county, helping to promote Marquette gatherings and fundraisers. She also works with volunteers to develop programming for the LGBT+ Alumni Council. Alysia also oversees budgets for the Engagement and External Relations team.

	Lindsay Gonzalez Senior Engagement Officer (414) 288-4768 Lindsay is the engagement and outreach liaison for the Marquette University Parents Council. She also oversees the university’s annual Community Campaign and serves as the advancement liaison for the Office of Student Development and Undergraduate Admissions.

	Kelsey Hau (414) 288-4987 Advancement Associate Kelsey is the liaison for the Young Alumni Association. She also assists in the development of programming for the MU Club of Chicago and various student engagement efforts. Additionally, Kelsey assists with the social media strategy for the Marquette University Alumni Association and co-manages its social media channels.

	Alyssa Klopatek Engagement Director, Communication (414) 288-6584 Alyssa manages Alumni Association electronic and print communication, including email marketing and outreach to alumni. She also maintains MU Connect and other related Web sites.

	Linda Manka Advancement Associate (414) 288-5390 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.

	Stacy Mitz Assistant Vice President, Engagement (414) 288-7439 Stacy oversees all offerings from the Marquette University Alumni Association, including more than 350 worldwide programs per year as well as volunteer management for thousands of Marquette alumni, parents and friends. In addition to broad-based outreach efforts, Stacy is also responsible for targeted affinity-based, stewardship and cultivation opportunities for Marquette University alumni and benefactors.

	Martha Moore Senior Engagement Officer (414) 288-0398 Martha coordinates alumni engagement efforts in Arkansas, Guam, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Ohio and Puerto Rico. Martha also staffs the College of Health Sciences, Engineering and Communication 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.

	Jill Ott Engagement Director Jill oversees Alumni National Awards weekend. The annual weekend honors distinguished alumni from every college and school who represent the heart, soul and spirit of Marquette. She also assists with engagement efforts relating to stewardship, and other Marquette priorities as they emerge.

	Kim Perez Assistant Engagement Director (414) 288-0347 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.

	Kate Phelan Advancement Associate (414) 288-5968 Kate supports the Engagement and External relations team, assisting with the planning and execution of high-end stewardship and athletics programs intended to strengthen connections with Marquette alumni, parents, benefactors and friends.

	Marlee Rawski Engagement Director (414) 288-4767 Marlee collaborates with teammates to develop and execute engagement programming and stewardship events around the country, aiming to connect Marquette alumni and friends with the university, leadership and each other and provide opportunities to express gratitude for benefactor support.

	Adrienne Roche Senior Engagement Officer (414) 288-1534 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.

	Jennilee Schlinsky, Grad '08 Engagement Director (414) 288-7661 Jennilee oversees student and young alumni engagement efforts, including the Student Alumni Ambassador program. She also leads on the social media strategy for the Marquette University Alumni Association and manages its social media channels. Additionally, Jennilee helps manage National Marquette Day programming and the recently reignited homecoming initiatives.

	Taylor Schult Engagement Director (414) 288-0389 Taylor oversees CIRCLES programming, Marquette’s innovative business networking program that connects alumni, parents and friends doing business in or providing services to specific industries. In addition to broad-based programming, she leads on CIRCLES program extensions, such as CEO roundtables. Taylor also collaborates closely with reunion teammates to oversee annual fundraising efforts around Reunions + Homecoming.

	Rachelle Shurn, Prof St, '11 Engagement Officer (414) 288-4765 Rachelle works closely with the Marquette University Alumni Association National Board of Directors. In addition to overseeing a number of regional clubs and the Ethnic Alumni Association, she coordinates reunion volunteer recruitment.

	Arielle Smith Engagement Officer (414) 288-4986 Arielle supports the Alumni Engagement team and assists with the planning and execution of high-end, stewardship and athletics offerings intended to strengthen connections with Marquette alumni, parents, benefactors and friends.

	Carol Winkel (414) 288-7633 Senior Engagement Writer/Editor Carol is the primary writer and editor for alumni engagement events involving formal speakers, including university leadership, alumni and students. She further supports the writing needs of Engagement staff through her work on correspondence, promotional pieces, meeting materials and event sponsorship information, among other projects.

	Rev. Frederick Zagone, S.J. Assistant to the Vice President (414) 288-7695 Father Fred Zagone serves as the chaplain for University Advancement, the Alumni Association; the Alumni National Board of Directors; the Association of Marquette University Women, the Marquette Women's Council, the Parents’ Association and the Haggerty Museum of Art. Father Zagone travels extensively to meet with alumni at local club and other events, including basketball games and the Alumni Travel Program. He works closely with the team implementing Reunions and Homecoming, Alumni National Awards Weekend and Family Weekend.

Questions? Call the Marquette University Alumni Association offices at (800) 344-7544.