CASE membership will vote on the following volunteer leaders to fill open positions on the CASE Board of Trustees, Regional Councils, and District Cabinets. New trustees will begin their terms on 16 July 2023. New Council and Cabinet members will begin their terms on 1 July 2023.

To submit nominees for next year’s open leadership positions, please visit the Volunteer Leadership page.

 

TRUSTEES

ARMIN AFSAHI

Vice President, Alumni Relations and Development
University of Chicago
3-year term

Armin Afsahi was appointed Vice President for alumni relations and development at the University of Chicago in April 2023. He was previously the Associate Vice President of Alumni Affairs and Development (AA&D) and Dean of Development for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) at Harvard University (2019-23). 

Prior to joining AA&D, he held senior roles in advancement at multiple universities including the University of Denver (2015-19), UC San Diego (2007-15), and Georgetown University (2005-07), respectively. Afsahi has served on national and local boards and held volunteer leadership roles for both nonprofit and professional organizations. He holds a BA in communications from UC San Diego and an MBA from the University of San Diego.

 

 

BARBARA DICK

Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations, University of Toronto
3-year term

Barbara Dick has been the Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations at the University of Toronto since July 2011, having previously served as the Executive Director, Alumni Affairs (2007-11). In 2019, Barbara was recognized with the Chancellor’s Award for Influential Leaders as part of the University of Toronto’s Awards of Excellence program. She has a BA in Political Science from the University of Toronto.

 

 

 

 

LEE FERTIG

Head of School
Nueva School
3-year term

Lee is currently the Head of School at Nueva School in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has more than 30 years of school leadership and teaching experience in a wide variety of educational settings including five international schools (in Ethiopia, Brazil, Spain, and Belgium), an independent school in New York City, and a voluntary integration public magnet school in Minneapolis. Lee is a trainer for the Principals’ Training Center (PTC), has taught in the College of Education at the University of Minnesota, and is a guest speaker on contemporary educational issues at a wide variety of community events. He provides consulting services for schools and educational organizations around the world in the areas of governance, development and fundraising, learning innovation, and school-based continuous improvement.

Lee is a former trustee of the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE), the Global Issues Network (GIN), and the Sao Paulo Education Foundation (SPEF).

 

BINTI HARVEY

Vice President, External Relations & Institutional Advancement, Scripps College
3-year term

Binti Harvey is the vice president for external relations and institutional advancement for Scripps College, a role she’s held since 2018. She previously served Scripps as Vice President for Marketing and Communications (2015-18) and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (2014-15). Prior to joining Scripps, Ms. Harvey was the Senior Director of Strategic Communications, Director, Institute Marketing at the California Institute of Technology (2011-14), the Director of Communications at the Pasadena Unified School District (2008-11), Director of Communications, Director of External Affairs at the Los Angeles Unified School District (2006-07), Assistant City Manager for the city of Southgate (2005-06), and Assistant Deputy Mayor, Government Affairs Manager in the Office of the Mayor, City of Los Angeles (2001-05)

Ms. Harvey earned her B.A. in sociology from University of California, Los Angeles, and an M.S. in public policy from the University of Southern California.

 

 

OVIDIA LIM-RAJARAM

Chief Communications Officer, National University of Singapore
3-year term

Ovidia Lim-Rajaram has served as Chief Communications Officer at the National University of Singapore since January 2016. She has held roles as Deputy Director, Office of Corporate Relations (2004-08), Director, Office of Corporate Relations (2008-12), and Senior Director, Office of Corporate Relations (2013-14) at the university. Prior to joining the National University of Singapore, Ovidia was a Lecturer at Nanyang Polytechnic (1997-04), worked as a TV Producer at MediaCorp Pte Ltd (1996-97), and was a Journalist for Government Affairs with Singapore Press Holdings (1990-95). Ovidia graduated from NUS in political science and history, and holds an MA in International Communication from Macquarie University. 

 

 

ANGEL PEREZ

CEO, National Association for College Admission Counseling
3-Year Term

Dr. Angel B. Pérez is CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, a position he’s held since July 2020. He was VP for Enrollment and Student Success (2015-20) at Trinity College – Hartford. From 2007-2015, he was Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Pitzer College. Dr. Pérez's passion for teaching led him to serve as a faculty member at Trinity’s Educational Studies Department, UCLA’s College Counseling Certification Program, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In addition, he was a visiting international faculty member at Rikkyo University in Japan. He has served as a Trustee at the Berkshire School (MA), United World College in Costa Rica, Hartford Youth Scholars (CT), Tuition Exchange (DC), and was elected the youngest Chair of Diversity in the history of Skidmore College’s alumni association.  He currently serves as a steering committee member for the Washington Higher Education Secretariat. He holds a B.S. from Skidmore College, an M.A. from Columbia University, a PhD from Claremont Graduate University, and a Teaching Certification in Higher Education Pedagogy from the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard University.

 

 

HELEN PIKE

Master, Magdalen College School, Oxford
3-year term

Ms. Helen Pike was appointed as Master of Magdalen College School, Oxford in September 2016. Ms Pike enjoyed notable successes as Head of South Hampstead High School, London (2013-16) where she oversaw a two-year £35 million major building project. Helen was named as one of the ‘Ten Heads to Watch’ by The Good Schools Guide in June 2014. 

Helen has a MA, Modern History from Christ Church, Oxford, a MA, European History from the University of Michigan, and a MA, Fiction from Birkbeck, University of London. After lecturing in Michigan and at the University of Warwick in England, Helen went on to teach at several leading independent schools: Westminster School (1998), City of London School for Boys (1998-2003), St Paul’s Boys, Barnes (Head of Politics, 2003-2009) and The Royal Grammar School, Guildford (Director of Studies, 2009-13). Helen writes historical and political fiction and is a regular contributor to various newspapers and journals.

The following Trustees are continuing their CASE Board of Trustees service in 2023-24; they are not part of the slate standing for election.

Sergio Gonzalez – Chair
Senior Vice President for University Advancement
Brown University

Fritz Schroeder – Chair Elect
Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
Johns Hopkins University

Rachel Sandison – Treasurer
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, External Engagement and Vice-Principal, External Relations
University of Glasgow

Matthew Lambert – Secretary
Vice President for University Advancement, William & Mary
CEO, William & Mary Foundation

Eduardo Behrentz – At-Large Trustee
Senior Partner,
Macrourbano, Inc.

Montique Cotton Kelly – At-Large Trustee
Senior Vice President for Stakeholder Engagement and Chief Operating Officer
University of Connecticut Foundation

Lee Fertig - At-Large Trustee
Head of School
Nueva School

Shelley Greenwood – At-Large Trustee
Assistant Head of School
The Latin School of Chicago

Andrew Hamilton – At-Large Trustee
President
New York University

Monique Harper-Richardson – At -Large Trustee
Director of Development (Arts & Culture)
The University of Sydney

Brian Hastings – At-Large Trustee
President and CEO
University of Nebraska Foundation

Elizabeth S Littlefield – At-Large Trustee
Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Chief Strategy Officer
Reynolds Community College

Scott M Mory – At-Large Trustee
Vice President, University Advancement
Carnegie Mellon University

Tony Proudfoot – At-Large Trustee
Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Communications
Western Michigan University

Slate of Candidates for Other Senior Leadership Groups

Council for Asia-Pacific
Tan Tai Yong, President, Singapore University of Social Sciences (Chair)
Sinead Collins, Director of Engagement and External Relations, United World College SE Asia
Kumara Guru, Senior Director – Advancement, Alumni Engagement and External Relations, Indian School of Business
Emma Silva, Director of Advancement, United Nations International School of Hanoi 
Tim Shearer, Director of Development, Scotch College

Council for Europe
Justin Cole, Executive Director of External Relations, Newcastle University (Chair)
Mehrnoosh Rayner, Head of Alumni Relations, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) (Vice-Chair)
Martyn Edwards, Director of Marketing and Advancement, Loughborough University
Juan Pablo Garrido, Director of Corporate Development, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Jo Hutchinson, Deputy Director of Advancement, Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Professor Charlie Jeffery, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of York
Saira Uppal, Director of Development & Social Impact, Dragon School

Council for Latin America
Fernando León García, President, CETYS Universidad (Chair)
Martha Aguilar, President, Universidad de Celaya
Sandra Campero, Assistant Vice President, Gift and Data Services, University of Southern California
José Ignacio Morandé, Director of Advancement, Universidad de los Andes 
Juan Camilo Montoya, President, Universidad Autonoma de Bucaramanga

Council for US and Canada
Emilie Henry, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, The Westminster Schools (Chair)
Jason Coolman, Vice President, Advancement & External Relations, Wilfrid Laurier University (Vice-Chair)
Geoff Bartlett, Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, University at Buffalo 
Penny Blackwood, Executive Director, Memorial University
Randall Heidt, Vice President of External Affairs, Kwantlan Polytechnic University
Karl Miller-Lugo, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, University of Texas at San Antonio
Ann-Marie Thornton, Senior Director Institutional Advancement, Community College Baltimore County 
Sheona Som, Executive Director of Development, Fowler College of Business and University Initiatives, San Diego State University

 

District I Cabinet
Lindsay Budnik, Assistant Vice President, Development, Norwich University 
Cheryl Cerny, Associate Vice President of Advancement, Operations & Campaign Director, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Robert Gondola, Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement and College Relations, Community College of Rhode Island
C. Hawkins, Director, Student Engagement + Philanthropy, Northeastern University 
Rebecca Henriquez, Manager, Institutional Advancement Operations, Rhode Island School of Design
Jon Hussey, Content Director, Advancement Marketing & Engagement, Dartmouth College
James Kenny, Director, Leadership Giving, Yale University 
Fred Kuo, Senior Associate Director, Annual Fund, The Loomis Chafee School
Brandon Majmudar, Leadership Gifts Officer, Middlebury College
Erin Merrill, Senior Director, Major Gifts, Thomas College
Marinda Reynolds, Associate Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement, University of Connecticut Foundation
Veronica Rosa, Vice President, Advancement, Keene State College 

District II Cabinet 
Jill Anderson, Vice President, Development & Alumni Engagement, Moravian University
Jennifer Burns, Assistant Head of School: Advancement & External Affairs, Solebury School
Jennifer Campbell, Senior Director for Strategic Communications, Cornell University
Pedro Govantes, Executive Director, Schools & Institutes, New York University
Jennifer Harris, Director of Parent Giving and Engagement, The Hun School of Princeton
Dee Dee Mozeleski, Vice President, Institutional Advancement, The City College of New York
Megan Stevens, Assistant Vice President for Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement, Stevens Institute of Technology 

District III Cabinet
Reshunda Mahone, Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, North Carolina State University (Chair-Elect)
Josh Hawkins, Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving, University of Louisville (Secretary)
Lindsey Mann Field, Director of Development, Gaston Day School (Immediate Past Chair)
Charlotte Albertson, Director of Development & Community Engagement, Lausanne Collegiate School
Hope Carter, Assistant Vice President for Development, University of Florida
Jessica Cloud, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Coker University
Veronica Cohen, Vice President Institutional Advancement, Development, Claflin University 
Lesley Cole, Director of Advancement, St. Andrew’s Sewanee School
Andrew Dale, Associate Vice President for Community Relations, Northwest Mississippi Community College
Brian Danforth, Assistant Vice President of Development, University of Florida
Yvette Eastham, Chief Institutional Advancement Officer, Hopkinsville Community College
Franklin Johnson-Norwood, Director of Alumni Relations, Virginia State University
Billy Liggett, Director of News and Publications, Campbell University
Ashley Privott, Senior Director for People Operations, University of Virginia
Joaklin Raphael, Director of Development-IGNITE Faculty & Staff Program & Special Initiatives, Florida International University
Kelly Travis, Director of Advancement Services, University of Central Florida 
Mike Worley, Director of Regional Advancement, Rochester Institute of Technology  

District IV Cabinet
Liz Anderson, Executive Director of Advancement, Northwest Arkansas Community College
Chuck Arnold, Executive Director of Alumni Relations, University of Houston
Caylin Blockley, Director of Alumni Relations, Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas
Lana Fontenot, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, South Louisiana Community College
David Hutchison, Vice President for Advancement, Lyon College
Rebecca Nievar, Director of Annual Giving, Oklahoma State University Foundation
Christina Smith, Director of Development, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin
Susie Stinson, Director of Development, Bossier Parish Community College 
Courtney Strickland, Senior Engagement Manager, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 
Claudia Taylor, Director of Regional Alumni Programming, University of North Texas 

District V Cabinet
Mike Barzacchini, Director, Marketing Services, Harper College
Lori Corvino, Senior Director, Principal Gifts and Campaign Strategy, Ball State University 
Christi Donsbach, Executive Director for College Advancement, Lakeland College
Abbe Ernstes, Senior Director of Philanthropic Operations, Cathedral High School
Billy Falk, Director of Alumni & Parent Relations, St. Norbert College
Abby Hopkins Floyd, Director of Major Gifts, Pennsylvania State University 
Sue Frost, Assistant Vice President of Development, Academic Support Units, The Ohio State University 
Justin Gibson, Director of Development, University of Cincinnati
Jeremy Mishler, Associate Vice President, External Relations, Ferris State University
Sean Mulligan, Senior Director of Development, Broad College of Business, Michigan State University
Erin Sudrovech, Director of Alumni Engagement, Oakland University 
Jana Zollinger, Director of Advancement, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

District VI Cabinet
Billy Dunbar, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City
Kasie Heiden, Associate Director, Gallagher International Center, University of South Dakota
Charles Hunsaker, Executive Director of University Advancement, Truman State University 
Chris Knudson, Chief Marketing Officer and Director of Marketing Communications, Wartburg College
Tyler Spear, Director of Development, University of Wyoming
Maggie Wave, Senior Director of Development, University of Missouri

District VII Cabinet
Charles Bass, Senior Director, Alumni Relations, University of San Diego
Erin Keller, Vice President, Division of Advancement, Nevada State College
Nicole Lange, Associate Vice President, Alumni and University Engagement, San Francisco State University 
Monika Moore, Director, Donor Relations and Stewardship, Scripps College
Scott Olsen, Senior Director of Campaign Strategy & Engagement/Secretary to USU Foundation Board, Utah State University 
Heidi Toth, Assistant Director, Communications, Northern Arizona University 

District VIII Cabinet
Allison Bauer, Director of Development II, College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University
Christina Bauzon, Associate Director of Development, Vancouver Community College 
Chantal Beaver, Associate Vice President, Strategy and Business Transformation, Keyano College
Meg Dallimore, Writer, Development and Alumni Engagement, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia 
Zak Hansen, Senior Director of Development, College of Forestry, Oregon State University 
Sofia Janmohamed, Executive Director, Advancement and Alumni Engagement, Simon Fraser University 
Brent Waugh, Assistant Vice President, Philanthropic Engagement and Campaign Communications, Washington State University

United Kingdom and Ireland Cabinet
Libby Jones, Director of Alumni Relations, The American School in London
Alice Sockett, Associate Director - Development & Alumni Relations, Swansea University
Jillian Watt, Director of GCU Foundation, Glasgow Caledonian University
Alison Snookes, Head of Development Operations, Ulster University
Ross Munnelly, Director of Alumni Relations, Dublin City University

Continental Europe Cabinet
Hilde Deschoemaeker, Director Development Corporate Partnerships, HEC Paris

Northern Europe Cabinet
Mette Slot Eriksen, Alumni Consultant, Aarhus University
Anette Skott, Director - Marketing and Recruitment, BI Norwegian Business School