How to Contact University Advancement
University Advancement Services at Nova Southeastern University is grateful for the generous support the university receives from donors like you. We value our partnerships with our donors as we work toward improving our community and the world through research, education, and charitable missions.
Our team is happy to help you with anything you may need and answer any questions. Please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Executive Staff
Members of the Executive Staff oversee the operations of Advancement and Alumni services and events.
Terry J. Mularkey
VP, University Advancement and Chief of Staff
Michael Mominey
Director of Athletics/Associate VP of Advancement
Allison Shambora
Associate Director, University Advancement
Alissa Hechter
Assistant VP, Development and Engagement
Efraim Hernandez
Executive Director, Advancement Services and Operations
Rhonda Ritchie
Sr. Director of Advancement, Special Events and Community Partnerships
Richard Lassiter
Community Advancement Liaison
Development and Alumni Engagement
Members of Alumni Relations manage the NSU Alumni Association, which develops, coordinates, and promotes programs that keep alumni connected and engaged with NSU and each other.
Members of Annual Giving and Development manage annual donations and societies, as well as University development.
Alissa Hechter
Assistant VP, Development and Alumni Engagement
Andria Cunningham
Executive Director of Development & Alumni Engagement
Claudia Sicard
Major Gift Officer
Diane Klein
Director of Development
Emily Kopas
Major Gift Officer
Isabella Soublette
Director of Alumni Relations
Jenny Powers
Sr. Director of Development, Museum of Art
Kristen Anti
Associate Director,
Alumni Relations and Annual Fund Communications
Laura Arvilli
Business Operations Manager
Mariana Mejia
Coordinator of Development and Alumni Engagement
Marco Urquidi
Assistant Director, Annual Fund
Michaeleen Graham
Director of Development,
Corporate and Foundation Relations
Rick Roach
Advancement Officer - Orlando Regional Campus
Shannon Wayte
Executive Director, NSU Health
Shari Meehan
Senior Director of Development and Planned Giving
Sheriann Namer
Advancement Officer - Palm Beach Regional Campus
Shu Zhen Bernardin
Director, Annual Fund
Steven Abbott
Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
Susanne Marshall
Executive Director of Development
Ambassadors Board and Fellows Society
This team manages operations for the Susie and Alan B. Levan Ambassadors Board and the Fellows Society.
Stan Linnick
Director, Susie and Alan B. Levan Ambassadors Board
Sharon McCaslin
Associate Director, NSU Levan Ambassadors Board and Fellow Society
Advancement Services and Operations
Advancement Services and Operations is responsible for processing gifts and entering them into NSU’s financial record system.
Efraim Hernandez
Executive Director, Advancement Services and Operations
Michelle Sternecker
Associate Director, Advancement Operations
Camile Moseley
Assistant Director, Advancement Services
June DeRico-Moncada
Gift Processing Assistant
Prospect Development
Prospect Development strategically collaborates with gift officers and development leaders to ensure fundraising efforts are focused on working with the best donors for NSU’s mission.
Melissa (Missy) Garner
Director, Prospect Development
Dominic Bortot
Associate Director, Prospect Development
John (Max) Burns
Coordinator, Prospect Development
Donor Relations and Stewardship
Through meaningful and timely interactions with NSU donors, such as gift acceptance, acknowledgements, communications, gift stewardship, gift reporting, and public donor recognition, the NSU Office of Donor Relations and Stewardship, as part of the University Advancement Department of Advancement Services and Operations, and in collaboration with colleagues across NSU, helps NSU efficiently raise and use gifts from donors to further the university’s mission.
Elaina Ozrovitz
Director, Donor Relations and Stewardship
Jamal Julien
Donor Relations Coordinator
Special Events and Community Partnerships
The Office of Special Events and Community Partnerships works to foster community connections between NSU and its alumni, friends, generous donors, and local nonprofit organizations through large, inclusive University events.