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Who We Are

The role of advancement at Macalester is to promote the college and its accomplishments to external audiences and create opportunities for alumni, parents, foundations, and others to engage with and invest in the college, with the ultimate goal of helping Macalester to progress towards its strategic plan and advance its mission.

Vice President’s Office

Joanna Curtis ’97

Advancement Operations

Kaylee Highstrom
  • Kaylee Highstrom
  • Assistant Vice President of Advancement Operations and Campaign Manager
  • 651-696-6068

Communications and Marketing

Rebecca DeJarlais Ortiz ’06
  • Rebecca DeJarlais Ortiz ’06
  • Interim Assistant Vice President of Communications & Marketing
  • 651-696-6123

Development

Carley M. Stuber
  • Carley M. Stuber
  • Assistant Vice President of Development
  • 651-696-6335

Engagement

Catie Gardner Smith
  • Catie Gardner Smith
  • Assistant Vice President for Engagement
  • 651-696-6189
  • she/her

Principal Giving

Kathleen Wilinski