The Division of Advancement encourages and administers private gifts to support the University. We create opportunities for our donors, alumni and friends to support our students, faculty and programs. Please take a minute to meet our staff.

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Jennifer Bettis
Director of Development
217-206-7075
jknuf01s@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591

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Sarah Brewer
Director of Development
Performing Arts Center
217-206-8754
sbrew5@uis.edu
Office: PAC 397

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Gabe Cagwin
Vice Chancellor for Advancement/Senior Vice President for the University of Illinois Foundation
217-206-7822
gcagw@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591

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Hannah Eberhard
Director of Development
Athletics
217-206-8547
hkruk@uis.edu
Office: REC 2004

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Krystal Geist
Assistant Director Advancement Engagement
217-206-7798
kmize3@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591

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Kate McKenzie
Director of Development
NPR Illinois
217-206-6094
kscho03s@uis.edu
Office: WUIS-130

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Travis Nelson
Administrative Aide
217-206-7072
tnels22@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591

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Kurt Piskin
Business Manager
217-206-7079
kpiskin@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591

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Courtney Pritchard
Prospect Development and Segmentation Analyst
217-206-6058
cbp@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591

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Christopher Schmit
Stewardship and Donor Relations Coordinator
217-206-8661
cschm20@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591

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Charles Schrage
Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations
217-206-7390
schrage@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591

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Chris Terry
Program Assistant
Performing Arts Center
217-206-8727
cterr@uis.edu
Office: PAC 391

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Lisa Whelpley
Associate Vice Chancellor for Development, Annual Giving & Donor Relations
217-206-6058
lwhel1@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591

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Nicole White
Director of Advancement Operations
217-206-7070
nwatt2@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591

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Katie Williams
Director of Development
217-206-6058
kwill50@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591