Meet the Team

Lauren Villanueva

Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
lvilla02@syr.edu
315.443.3258

Lauren leads the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving staff in providing opportunities for Syracuse University’s 250,000 alumni around the world to strengthen their bonds with one another and their lifelong connection to the University.

In her role, Lauren works closely with the Syracuse University Alumni Association Board of Directors. Working with alumni engagement staff and a network of passionate volunteers, she develops and implements strategies to highlight what it means to be forever Orange.

David Bartell

Executive Director of Outreach Programs
dwbartel@syr.edu

David oversees all outreach areas and provides strategies to streamline regional alumni engagement, alumni clubs, international outreach and student-centric programming.

In his role, he works to develop new volunteer leaders and stewards existing alumni relationships. David is also responsible for creating strategic business partnerships for the Syracuse University Alumni Association.

Cory Miller

Executive Director, Events and Affinity Programs
cmille25@syr.edu
315.443.3277

Cory provides strategic direction, design, execution, and evaluation for alumni engagement events and programs.

In her role, she has oversight of Orange Central, select national athletic events, alumni affinity group reunions and programming, prestigious alumni award ceremonies, and more.

Kim Infanti ’06, G’16

Executive Director, Digital Engagement and Communications
kmbrow04@syr.edu

Kim oversees all areas of communications for the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving and the Syracuse University Alumni Association.

She works with campus partners and alumni volunteers to share alumni events and news via email and social media channels. Kim develops new ways of using technology to promote the Orange Network and keep alumni connected.

Chris Velardi ’95

Director, Digital Engagement and Communications
cfvelard@syr.edu

Chris assists with all Syracuse University Alumni Association communications efforts, with a special emphasis on school, college and unit partnership programs. He develops videos, crafts event remarks, writes website content and co-manages several social media channels alongside the executive director and communications specialist.

Megan DiDomenico G'19

Director, Alumni Outreach Programs and Special Projects
mandolin@syr.edu

Megan plays a critical role in the management, strategic planning and implementation of multiple, high profile complex initiatives and events, including those related to fundraising and engagement.

Kate Ludwig

Associate Director, Affinity Programs and Reunions
kludwig@syr.edu
315.443.3249

Kate is responsible for engaging current alumni affinity groups and developing new ones. She also works with our reunion classes, oversees many logistics of Orange Central and plans regional alumni programs.

Grace Terry

Assistant Director of Young Alumni & Student Engagement
ghterry@syr.edu

Grace leads the office’s efforts to engage Generation Orange alumni (graduates of the past 10 years) and manages our current student initiatives, including the Forever Orange Student Alumni Council.

Marina Gustina

Assistant Director for Alumni Clubs
mgustina@syr.edu

Marina is directly responsible for our alumni clubs. Along with the other assistant director for alumni clubs, she supports the club presidents as they continue to keep our alumni connected to each other, as well as to Syracuse University.

Michaela Karcher

Assistant Director for Alumni Clubs
mlkarche@syr.edu

Michaela is directly responsible for our alumni clubs. Along with the other assistant director for alumni clubs, she supports the club presidents as they continue to keep our alumni connected to each other, as well as to Syracuse University.

Jessica Pitcher

Associate Director, Alumni Career Services
jdpitche@syr.edu

Jessica develops and provides life-long professional development resources to Syracuse University alumni. These resources include career guidance and counseling, connections to jobs, networking opportunities, corporate connection initiatives, professional development programming and more.

Lexi Kelly

Events Coordinator, Events and Affinity Programs
akelly27@syr.edu
315.443.5304

The Events Coordinator provides support for events and related communication efforts led by the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving. Reporting to the Executive Director, Events and Affinity Programs, this position supports a large portfolio of programs each year including Orange Central Reunion and Homecoming weekend, affinity programs, academic partnership programs, Orange Experiences and any additional programs either on campus or across the country.

Amber-Nicole Stephens

Administrative Specialist
aystephe@syr.edu
315.443.5398

Amber-Nicole is the administrative assistant to the vice president of alumni engagement and annual giving. Additionally, she works on special events and projects and is the liaison to the National Alumni Board of Directors. She also manages the budget and oversees temporary and student employees.