Skip Navigation

Staff & Alum Directory

A flowering tree on campus

Get in touch with the people working on behalf of Smith’s Office of Alumnae Relations and Development—and meet some of them on our staff profile page.

You can also get answers you need, find your fellow Smithies and update your information so you never miss a thing. Read the FAQs below to find quick replies to your questions.

Come work with us! See the latest job listings in the Alumnae Relations and Development Office.

JOB LISTINGS

Frequently Asked Questions

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

Who do I contact with a question about a gift or pledge, including how to get a tax receipt?
The Gifts and Records team is available for questions about making a gift, pledge balances, tax receipts, gifts in memory or honor and charitable giving questions. You may call 413-585-2036 during business hours, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or email your questions to giftaccounting@smith.edu.

How can I learn more about giving opportunities?
For questions, please contact Betsy Carpenter ’93, associate vice president for development, at ewcarpen@smith.edu or 413-585-2052. Learn more about ways to give.

How do I update alumnae contact information, report a death or find a classmate?
You can go to the The Network or the Update Your Info form. Or the Gifts and Records team is available to assist you with updating information, finding classmates and other constituent records questions. You may call 413-585-2036 during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or email your questions to smithierecords@smith.edu.

How do I learn about employment opportunities?
To learn more about working in the Office of Alumnae Relations and Development, please browse the latest job listings.


Find Fellow Smithies

The Smith College Alum Directory is now The Network! There, you can update your information so you can stay in touch with classmates and students, network and make new connections, and choose how you want to receive updates from the college.

Access it on our website or as a downloadable app via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. It has a new look, is fully accessible and offers more user-friendly navigation. Our FAQ answers common questions about this private alum directory and communication tool for Smithies.

GO TO THE NETWORK


Senior Vice President for Alumnae Relations and Development

The senior vice president’s office oversees all alumnae relations and development programs. 

Beth Raffeld Senior Vice President for Alumnae Relations and Development 413-585-2053
Denise Materre ’74 Vice President for Alumnae Relations  413-585-2025
Maureen Barry Assistant Vice President for Advancement Operations 413-585-2032
Mandy Duffy Executive Assistant for Advancement  413-585-2053
Amy Wehle Senior Development Liaison to the President's Office 413-585-2673

Vice President for Alumnae Relations

The vice president for alumnae relations’ office oversees alumnae engagement and outreach.

Denise Materre ’74 Vice President for Alumnae Relations  413-585-2025
Erica Banz Assistant Director of Regional Engagement 413-585-2040
Mackyle Bogachoff Alumnae Relations Coordinator 413-585-2058
Christie Capone Kennedy ’10 Director of Alumnae Professional Networks and Career Programs 413-585-3509
Amanda Rivera López Executive Director for the AASC and Regional Networks 413-585-2020
Kimberly Macdonald Assistant Director for Reunions 413-585-2144
Daisy Pereira-Tosado Director of Affinity Engagement 413-585-2661
Dov Plotkin Alumnae Relations Specialist 413-585-2059

Advancement Operations

The Advancement Operations team oversees data management and data access for Development and Alumnae Relations work at Smith College.  

Maureen Barry Assistant Vice President for Advancement Operations  413-585-2032
Jonelle Dennis Advancement & Art Gallery Coordinator 413-585-2020
Maya Gounard Associate Director of Advancement Services 413-585-2611
Nicolette "Nikki" Petraitis Advancement Services Project Manager 413-585-2678
Kimberly Philbrook Direct Mail Program Coordinator  413-585-2038
Rebecca Washut Digital Engagement Coordinator  413-585-6589

Alumnae and Donor Relations 

Alumnae and Donor Relations celebrates the impact of philanthropy at Smith College.

Mary Giles Director of Alumnae and Donor Communications 413-585-2675
Ashley Keedy Associate Director of Alumnae and Donor Relations 413-585-2688
Maro Elliott  Stewardship Writer 413-585-2650
Melanie Chase Administrative Coordinator 413-585-4209
Lindsey McGrath Advancement Communications and Events Specialist 413-585-2030
Amy Moscaritolo AC ’05  Assistant Director of Alumnae and Donor Events  413-585-4406
Nicole Pellaton Senior Advancement Writer 413-585-2687

Class Engagement and Philanthropic Support 

The Smith Fund sustains the academic innovation, global education, scholarships and resources that make this institution exceptional. In addition to the individual staff contacts listed here, you may also call 800-241-2056, option #1 during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Maria Held Senior Director of Class Engagement and Philanthropic Support | Profile → 413-585-2044
Rachel Cook  Milestone Reunion Assistant Director 413-585-2676
Cathy Kearney Milestone Reunion Assistant Director 413-585-2033
Jodi Fallon Fern  Milestone Reunion Program Director  413-585-4407
Erin Grice Program Assistant 413-585-4216
Britain Grilli-Scott 14 Assistant Director, Class Engagement and Annual Support 413-585-2068
Dawn Hines Class Engagement & Annual Support Director 413-585-2028
Emma Kane Milestone Program Assistant 413-585-2690
Lauren McAllister Assistant Director, Class Engagement and Annual Support 413-585-2079
Arthur Pero Assistant Director, Class Engagement and Annual Support 413-585-2046
Bethany Petano Assistant Director, Smith Fund 413-585-2097
Eric Pfalzgraf Development Program Specialist 413-585-2057

Associate Vice President for Development 

The Associate Vice President for Development’s office oversees the management of fundraising initiatives and programs including the Smith Fund, the Parents and Families program, International Advancement, the Milestone Reunion program and Smith College School for Social Work development efforts. The office is also the central hub for development volunteers.

Betsy Carpenter ’93 Associate Vice President for Development 413-585-2052
Clay Ballantine Senior Philanthropic Advisor | Profile → 413-585-3184
Dawn Faucher SSW Alumni Relations & Development Director 413-585-7964
Emily Fitzgerald Associate Director for Strategic Fundraising Initiatives 413-585-2698
Rich Rodgers Senior Philanthropic Advisor 413-585-2065
Marea Wexler Senior Philanthropic Advisor 413-585-2672

Grants and Sponsored Research

GSR pursues institutional grants to support Smith’s academic priorities and initiatives. The team also works with faculty on identifying external research grant opportunities. Learn more about the office.

Lisa Stoffer Director of Sponsored Programs & Grants  | Profile 413-585-2679
Mary Lacroix Grants Coordinator  413-585-2175
Emily Robinson Associate Director for Sponsored Research 413-585-3010
Patti Thornton Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 413-585-2670
Kate Wallen Assistant Director of Grants Administration 413-585-2218

Gifts and Records

The Gifts and Records team is responsible for gift accounting and records management. Staff are available for your questions about making a gift, pledge balances, tax receipts, gifts in memory or honor and other charitable giving questions. Staff are also available to assist you in updating alumnae/i contact information, reporting a death, finding a classmate or other constituent records questions. In addition to the individual staff contacts listed here, you may call 413-585-2036 during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or email your gift questions to giftaccounting@smith.edu or your records questions to smithierecords@smith.edu.  

 
Maya Gounard Associate Director of Advancement Services  413-585-2611
Jackson Carboni  Advancement Data Associate 413-585-2686
Melissa Jacobs Advancement Data Associate 413-585-2689
Zach Julius Advancement Data Associate 413-585-2681
Patricia Kingston Advancement Data Associate 413-585-2684
Heather Zottoli Assistant Director Gifts and Records 413-585-3294

Gift Planning

The Office of Gift Planning works with donors to maximize charitable intentions while creating a legacy for future generations. In addition to the individual staff contacts listed here, you may also contact giftplanning@smith.edu or 413-585-2051. Learn more about gift planning.

Sam Samuels Director of Gift Planning 413-585-2694
Kamlyn Allman Gift Planning Coordinator 413-585-2035
Christine Carr Hill Associate Director of Gift Planning 413-585-2665
Debra Wright Gift Planning Administrative Coordinator 413-585-2051

International Advancement

International Advancement builds relationships with alumnae, parents and friends living outside the United States in order to match donors' philanthropic goals with the strategic priorities of the college. Learn more about International Advancement.

Jacqueline DeFelice Director of International Alumnae Relations and Development | Profile → 413-585-2090
Christina Casey Assistant Director of International Alumnae Relations and Development  413-585-4107

Major Gifts

The Major Gifts team works in philanthropic partnership with alumnae, parents and friends of Smith College to support the college’s mission. Learn more about priority gift opportunities.  

Laure Morris Director of Major Gifts 413-585-2055
Amy Altwarg Senior Philanthropic Officer | Profile → 413-585-2664
Tina Barsby Senior Philanthropic Officer 413-585-2682
Michelle Boudreau  Administrative Assistant for Leadership Gifts 413-585-2022
Vanessa Messan Philanthropic Officer for Leadership Gifts | Profile → 413-585-2063
Kathy Robbins Major and Principal Gift Administrative Coordinator 413-585-4295
Jennifer Smedes Philanthropic Officer for Leadership Gifts | Profile → 413-585-2039
Jennifer Strong Leadership Gift Officer 413-585-2656

Research

Research updates donor biographical information and supports nominating and prize award committees.

Diane Garvey AC ’02 Director of Advancement Research 413-585-2659
Libby Feil Senior Researcher 413-585-2041
Kathleen Mills-Curran Senior Researcher 413-585-2660
Patricia Sawyer Senior Researcher 413-585-2683