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Jennie Griek Gift Planner Phone: 253-535-7156 Email: jgriek@plu.edu Professional Education B.A., Biology, Pacific Lutheran University, 2002 Certified Fund Raising Executive, CFRE International, 2017 Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, American College of Financial Services, 2020 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Fundraising Gift Planning Event Planning Relationship Building Responsibilities Jennie joined the University Relations team in 2023 and is primarily responsible for increasing financial

Brandi Hilliard Director of Career, Learning & Engagement She/Her Phone: 253-535-7740 Email: bhilliard@plu.edu Office Location: Nesvig Alumni Center Status:Working Hybrid Professional Additional Titles/Roles Member of the Wild Hope Center for Vocation Advisory Committee Education M.A., Education, Pacific Lutheran University, 2015 B.S., Psychology, Pacific Lutheran University, 2010 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Experential Learning Employer Relations Faculty Support Event Planning

Kathy Engle Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning & Events She/Her Phone: 253-535-7417 Email: engle@plu.edu Office Location:Nesvig Alumni Center Status:Working Hybrid Employed: 10 Years Professional Biography Personal Education B.A., Interior Design, Western Washington University Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Alumni Relations Event Planning Lifelong Learning Alumni Travel Responsibilities Kathy is responsible for creating, marketing, and executing meaningful events and opportunities for

Lauralee Hagen Senior Advancement Officer Phone: 253-535-7203 Email: hagen@plu.edu Professional Education M.A.E., Pacific Lutheran University, 1978 B.A.E., Pacific Lutheran University, 1975 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Event Planning Fund-Raising Gift Planning Lute Spirit Relationship Building Responsibilities Lauralee is responsible for raising financial support for PLU in the form of current and deferred gifts from alumni, parents and friends in alignment with PLU’s mission. While she loves

Jessica Pagel Executive Director of Alumni & Student Connections Professional Education B.A., Communication, Pacific Lutheran University, 2008 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Alumni Engagement Strategy Event Planning Volunteer Management Alumni Career Planning Responsibilities As the Executive Director of Alumni & Student Connections Jessica is responsible for the engagement of our 40,000 alumni. She works to find meaningful connections between alumni, students, and the mission of the university.