Institutional Advancement Staff
Together, the different units support students, faculty and staff through fundraising, communications and engagement of external constituencies in meaningful interactions that foster pride, advocacy and private support for the University. We also provide fundraising leadership through the stimulation and facilitation of healthy, productive and lifelong relationships with our colleagues, alumni, friends, foundations and corporations.
Our offices are located in the Horace Mann Center, 333 Western Avenue, Westfield, MA 01086.
Staff in Westfield State’s Division of Institutional Advancement are prepared to answer questions and assist you in determining how to fit your contribution to your own financial and philanthropic objectives.
Meet Our Team!
Lisa McMahon
Interim Vice President, Institutional Advancement
Executive Director of Westfield State Foundation, Inc.
lmcmahon@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8645
Joanne Leighton
Staff Assistant to the VP Institutional Advancement and Executive Director, Westfield State Foundation, Inc.
jleighton@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8811
ADVANCEMENT & STEWARDSHIP
Bonnie Hanson
Administrative Assistant II, Advancement
bclark@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8631
Marnie Dacko
Major Gifts Officer
mdacko@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8648
Bill Hynes
Major Gifts Officer
whynes@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8647
ANNUAL FUND
Courtney Afonso
Senior Annual Giving Coordinator
cafonso@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-5288
ADVANCEMENT SERVICES
Ruthie Giles
Associate Director of Advancement Services
rgiles@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8489
Nicole Pratt
Administrative Assistant I, Advancement
npratt@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8654
ALUMNI RELATIONS
Ryan Meersman '12. M'18
Associate Director, Alumni Relations
rmeersman@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-5404
Thomas Convery '78
Staff Assistant, Alumni Relations
tconvery@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8649
Cheri Baranowski
Administrative Assistant II, Alumni Relations
cbaranowski@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8652