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!
Dr. Erica Broman
Vice President, Institutional Advancement
Executive Director of Westfield State Foundation, Inc.
ebroman@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8644
Joanne M. Leighton
Staff Assistant, Advancement
jleighton@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8811
Lisa G. McMahon
Director, Institutional Advancement and Stewardship
lmcmahon@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8645
Marnie Dacko
Major Gifts Officer
mdacko@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8648
Bill Hynes
Major Gifts Officer
whynes@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8647
Ruthie Giles
Associate Director of Advancement Services
rgiles@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8489
Sara Borden
Advancement Services Coordinator
sborden@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8654
Bonnie R. Hanson
Administrative Assistant II, Advancement
bclark@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8631
Nicole Pratt
Administrative Assistant I, Advancement
npratt@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-8654
Kate Burke
Associate Director, Alumni Relations & Annual Fund kburke@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-5404
Thomas H. 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
Jennifer L. Zajac
Senior Annual Giving Coordinator
jzajac@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-5228
Julie Lavoie
Graduate Assistant, Annual Fund
jlavoie1424@westfield.ma.edu
(413) 572-5228