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Development Office
Erickson Hall
620 Farm Lane, Room 513
East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: (517) 432-1983
educdev@msu.edu
Melissa Phillips Lynch
Senior Director of Development
mlynch42@msu.edu
Melissa is the Senior Director of Development and is focused on major gift fundraising. In this key leadership position, Lynch works closely with Dean Donald Heller and fellow development officers to reach philanthropic goals established by the college. Lynch is a 1997 graduate of MSU's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. With an extensive background in higher education fundraising, Lynch most recently served as senior director of development at the Iowa State University Foundation's College of Business.
Senior Director of Development
mlynch42@msu.edu
Melissa is the Senior Director of Development and is focused on major gift fundraising. In this key leadership position, Lynch works closely with Dean Donald Heller and fellow development officers to reach philanthropic goals established by the college. Lynch is a 1997 graduate of MSU's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. With an extensive background in higher education fundraising, Lynch most recently served as senior director of development at the Iowa State University Foundation's College of Business.
Julie Bird
Associate Director of Development
birdjuli@msu.edu
Julie has been with the College of Education since November of 2004. She served in the role of Assistant Director of Development prior to her current role as Associate Director of Development. Before she joined the college, Julie worked as an intern and development associate in the Marketing and Annual Giving programs for MSU University Advancement. Julie grew up in Davison, Michigan and received her bachelor's degree in communications from Michigan State University and her master's in higher, adult, and lifelong education also from Michigan State University
Associate Director of Development
birdjuli@msu.edu
Julie has been with the College of Education since November of 2004. She served in the role of Assistant Director of Development prior to her current role as Associate Director of Development. Before she joined the college, Julie worked as an intern and development associate in the Marketing and Annual Giving programs for MSU University Advancement. Julie grew up in Davison, Michigan and received her bachelor's degree in communications from Michigan State University and her master's in higher, adult, and lifelong education also from Michigan State University
Jackie Richardson
Associate Director of Development
richa921@msu.edu
Jackie Richardson joined the College of Education as an Associate Director of Development in November of 2014. Focused on maximizing philanthropic impact and creating leadership opportunities for the students and faculty of the college, she is responsible for establishing meaningful relationships with alumni and friends throughout Michigan and on the East Coast. Jackie has dedicated her career to advancing higher education and has held fundraising positions at Central Michigan University, The Florida State University Foundation, and most recently at the Eastern Michigan University Foundation, where she served as Director of Annual Giving. Jackie was raised in Burton, Michigan and is a 2007 graduate of Central Michigan University.
Associate Director of Development
richa921@msu.edu
Jackie Richardson joined the College of Education as an Associate Director of Development in November of 2014. Focused on maximizing philanthropic impact and creating leadership opportunities for the students and faculty of the college, she is responsible for establishing meaningful relationships with alumni and friends throughout Michigan and on the East Coast. Jackie has dedicated her career to advancing higher education and has held fundraising positions at Central Michigan University, The Florida State University Foundation, and most recently at the Eastern Michigan University Foundation, where she served as Director of Annual Giving. Jackie was raised in Burton, Michigan and is a 2007 graduate of Central Michigan University.
Ashley Murphy
Development Coordinator
murph574@msu.edu
Ashley Murphy joined the College of Education as a Development Coordinator in September 2014. Prior to her current position, she worked in management with a large retail corporation. As a Development Coordinator, Ashley plays an important role by providing administrative support to the Development Office and participating in all fundraising activities including donor and public relations, direct mail appeals, and special events. Ashley grew up in Okemos, Michigan and received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Ferris State University.
Development Coordinator
murph574@msu.edu
Ashley Murphy joined the College of Education as a Development Coordinator in September 2014. Prior to her current position, she worked in management with a large retail corporation. As a Development Coordinator, Ashley plays an important role by providing administrative support to the Development Office and participating in all fundraising activities including donor and public relations, direct mail appeals, and special events. Ashley grew up in Okemos, Michigan and received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Ferris State University.
Brittany Miller
Assistant Director of Development
mill2849@msu.edu
Brittany Miller joined the College of Education in August 2016 as assistant director of development. She previously supported outreach efforts for some of Michigan’s elected leaders at the State Capitol, and has assisted with fundraising at Central Michigan University. She is primarily working with alumni throughout the Midwest who may be interested in giving back to the college.
Assistant Director of Development
mill2849@msu.edu
Brittany Miller joined the College of Education in August 2016 as assistant director of development. She previously supported outreach efforts for some of Michigan’s elected leaders at the State Capitol, and has assisted with fundraising at Central Michigan University. She is primarily working with alumni throughout the Midwest who may be interested in giving back to the college.
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