Staff & Alum Directory
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.
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.
Office Listings
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 |