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Advancement Departments & Contacts

Not sure where to start? Please call our main line at 585-273-2700. Advancement is staffed weekdays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm ET, and can assist in routing your call to the appropriate office within Advancement.

James D. Thompson
Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer
University of Rochester

247 Wallis Hall
PO Box 270042
Rochester, NY 14627-0042

Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite 100
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627

jdthompson@admin.rochester.edu
Tel. (585) 273-2158
Fax. (585) 276-2179

Jim Thompson

Deputy to the Senior Vice President
Peter Briechle, PhD
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
PO Box 278712
Rochester, NY 14627-8712
Tel. (585) 275-5199
Fax. (585) 276-2179

Advancement Administration
Eric Loomis, Assistant Vice President
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
PO Box 278712
Rochester, NY 14627-8712
Tel. (585) 276-3678
Fax. (585) 276-2385

Lucy Prytyskach , Director of Finance and Budget Management
University of Rochester
300 East River Road, Suite 122D
P.O. Box 278712
Rochester, NY  14627
585-273-3170
 
Kathleen E. Nagle-Roides, Director of Employee Relations
University of Rochester
300 East River Road, Suite 122, Box 278712
Rochester NY 14627
Office:  585-273-2661   
Mobile:  585-703-3464
Fax:  585-276-2385

Advancement Communications
Francine Cronin, Senior Assistant Vice President for Capital Projects and Advancement Communications
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite C206
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Tel. (585) 273-2617
Fax. (585) 276-2360

Advancement Information Services
Walter Fitch, Senior Director
University of Rochester
300 East River Road, Suite G-100
PO Box 270032
Rochester, NY 14627-0032
Tel. (585) 276-5464
Fax. (585) 273-4558

Alumni Relations
Kevin Wesley, Executive Director
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite 235
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Alumni Relations Homepage
alumni@rochester.edu
Tel. (585) 276-3575
Toll-Free (800) 281-2055
Fax. (585) 473-5739

Annual Giving Programs
Martha Krohn, Executive Director
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite G23
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Annual Funds Homepage
annualfunds@rochester.edu
Tel. (585) 273-3298
Toll Free (800) 598-1330
Fax. (585) 276-2386

Capital and Special Projects
Francine Cronin, Senior Assistant Vice President for Capital Projects and Advancement Communications
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite C206
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Tel. (585) 273-2617
Fax. (585) 276-2411

Scott Collins, Director
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite C202
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Tel. (585) 276-4188
Fax. (585) 276-2411

College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering Advancement
Jennifer Patterson, Assistant Vice President
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite 207
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Giving to the College
Tel. (585) 276-3352
Fax. (585) 276-2108

Corporate and Foundation Relations
Ellen Thomas Speer, Assistant Vice President
280 Corporate Woods, Building 30
Rochester, NY 14623
Tel. (585) 758-7700
Fax. (585) 756-2402

E. Flinn Hackett, Director of Corporate Relations
Tel. (585) 758-7680
Fax. (585) 756-2402

Donor Relations
Becky Wehle, Executive Director
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite 144
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Tel. (585) 273-5892
Fax. (585) 276-2493

Eastman Institute for Oral Health
Becky Herman, Director
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite 202
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Eastman Institute for Oral Health Advancement Homepage
Tel. (585) 275-2767
Fax. (585) 461-2081

Eastman School of Music Advancement
Lisa Seischab, Executive Director
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester, NY 14604
Eastman School Giving Homepage
Tel. (585) 274-1045
Toll Free (866) 345-2111
Fax. (585) 276-2057

George Eastman Circle
Justin P. Croteau, Director
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite G23
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
George Eastman Circle Homepage
Tel. (585) 276-3597
Fax. (585) 276-2386

Gift and Donor Records
Erin Moyer, Executive Director, Stewardship and Gift and Donor Services
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite G100
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Tel. (585) 273-5575 
Fax. (585) 273-4558

Golisano Children’s Hospital Advancement
Scott Rasmussen, Assistant Vice President
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite 202
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Golisano Children’s Hospital Giving Homepage
Tel. (585) 273-5455
Fax. (585) 273-5114

Highland Hospital Advancement
Carol Vanini, Director
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite 202
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Tel. (585) 341-0861

Office of Regional Advancement (Major and Leadership Gifts)
Frank Interlichia, Senior Associate Vice President
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite 131
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Tel. (585) 275-5880
Fax. (585) 276-2387

Medical Center Advancement
Frank Interlichia, Senior Associate Vice President
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite 202
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Medical Center Homepage
Tel. (585) 273-4649
Toll Free (800) 999-4428
Fax. (585) 276-2626

Mary Ann (Dever) King, Senior Assistant Vice President
University of Rochester Medical Center
300 East River Road
PO Box 278996
Rochester, New York 14627-8996
Tel. (585) 273-2827
Fax. (585) 461-5351

Cynthia Beach-Smeltzer, Executive Director of Advancement, Development Programs
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite 213
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Tel. (585) 273-2690
Fax. (585) 461-5351

Katie Bresnan, Senior Director for Principal Gifts and CEO Liaison
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite 208
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Tel. (585) 260-0858
Fax. (585) 276-2626

Memorial Art Gallery Advancement
Joe Carney, Director
500 University Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Memorial Art Gallery Giving Homepage
Tel. (585) 276-8941
Fax. (585) 473-6266

Parents Programs
Lis Bischoff-Ormsbee, Senior Director
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite 123
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Parents Fund Homepage
Tel. (585) 276-3829
Toll Free (800) 333-0175
Fax. (585) 276-2494

Presidential Advancement and Volunteer Management Services
Jeff Gillooly, Executive Director
249 Wallis Hall
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY 14627
Tel. (585) 275-7538
Fax. (585) 276-2640

School of Medicine and Dentistry Advancement
Mary Ann (Dever) King, Acting Senior Director, School of Medicine and Dentistry
University of Rochester Medical Center
300 East River Road
PO Box 278996
SMD Alumni Homepage
alumni@admin.rochester.edu
Tel. (585) 273-2827
Toll Free (800) 333-4428
Fax. (585) 461-5351

School of Nursing Advancement
Dianne Moll, Director of Advancement
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite 202
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
School of Nursing Advancement Homepage
sonalumni@admin.rochester.edu
Tel. (585) 273-5075
Toll Free (800) 333-4428
Fax. (585) 461-2081

Simon Graduate School of Business Advancement
Christian Gordon, Executive Director
2-306A Carol Simon Hall
University of Rochester,
Rochester, NY 14627
Simon School Alumni Homepage
alumni@simon.rochester.edu
Tel. (585) 275-7563
Fax. (585) 756-8053

Stewardship
Erin Moyer, Executive Director, Stewardship and Gift and Donor Services
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite G100
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Tel. (585) 276-3802
Fax. (585) 276-2415

Trusts and Estates
Jack Kreckel, Senior Associate Vice President
590 Mt. Hope Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
Planned Giving Homepage
Tel. (585) 273-5904
Toll Free (800) 635-4672
Fax. (585) 276-1986

University Advancement and Executive Director of Academic Relations
Rob Gibson, Senior Associate Vice President
University of Rochester
277 Wallis Hall
PO Box 270042
Rochester, New York 14627-0042
Tel. (585) 275-7530
Fax. (585) 276-2179

University Advancement and Director of University Campaigns
Jonathan Schwartz, Senior Associate Vice President
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
PO Box 278841
Rochester, New York 14627-8841
Tel. (585) 276-3648
Fax. (585) 276-2401

University Advancement Services
Joseph Meister, Associate Vice President
University of Rochester
300 East River Road, Suite G-100
PO Box 270032
Rochester, NY 14627-0032
Tel. (585) 276-3810
Fax. (585) 273-4558

URMC Donor Relations Program
Laurie Kopin, Executive Director
601 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 2.1316
Rochester, NY 14642
Tel. (585) 276-4991
Fax. (585) 276-2718

Visiting Nurse Service
Kat Bassney, Director
2180 Empire Boulevard
Webster, NY 14580
Tel. (585) 787-8748
Fax. (585) 787-9730

Warner Graduate School of Education Advancement
Preston Faulkner, Director
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite 122
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Warner School Alumni Homepage
Tel. (585) 276-3636
Fax. (585) 249-0653

James P. Wilmot Cancer Center Advancement
Marianne Leahy, Senior Director
Alumni and Advancement Center, Suite 202
University of Rochester
300 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Wilmot Cancer Center Giving Homepage
Tel. (585) 276-4717
Fax. (585) 461-5351