Staff
Theresa R. Kevorkian
Theresa is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the college’s fundraising and alumni engagement programs. She works with individual donors to establish named scholarships, endowments and planned giving agreements that match each donor’s wishes and priorities. Theresa also serves as the Executive Director of the Morrisville College Foundation which facilitates and manages all gifts to the college. In this capacity, she liaises with the Foundation Board in their oversight of the management and distribution of these funds for the benefit of students, the faculty, and the college.
Jeffrey N. Dewan
Jeff is responsible for implementing a comprehensive major gift strategy that supports the mission and goals of SUNY Morrisville. Managing all aspects of the fundraising cycle from prospect identification to solicitation and stewardship, Jeff oversees a portfolio of three distinct constituent groups: individuals, corporations, and grant-funding organizations.
Carolyn J. Benn
Carolyn leads the execution of the Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement solicitation and stewardship plan—a dynamic, year-round calendar of events, monthly appeals, newsletters, and mini-campaigns designed to engage alumni and donors in support of Morrisville students. She plays a key role in fostering strong relationships across the college community. She is involved in every stage of the donor engagement process, from cultivation to stewardship, to ensure donor retention and growth. In addition, Carolyn supports the distribution of scholarships for both the Fall and Spring semesters.
Jamie S. McKinney
Jamie manages the office operations of Institutional Advancement and the Morrisville College Foundation. Jamie ensures that all gifts to the college are properly designated and credited and manages donor records. She works with partners across campus to use their Foundation funds to make essential purchases to support students. If you call the Institutional Advancement Office, Jamie will be the first person you speak with!