Connie Kravas has worked in university advancement for more than 40 years, serving three universities during that time. A pioneer of the integrated advancement model, Kravas has led many successful fundraising campaigns, recently exceeding a $5 billion-dollar campaign goal at the University of Washington, two years ahead of schedule and at a pace that stands at the largest among public universities in the country.

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A 1972 graduate of the University of Florida, Anita Zucker has gone on to support her alma mater in myriad ways. A reliable donor to the institution since 1981, Anita has provided multiple leadership gifts across many areas of the university, including the establishment of the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies, an interdisciplinary center at the university dedicated to advancing knowledge, policy and practices in early childhood development. 

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Jerry May retired as Vice President for Development, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor on December 31, 2018 and currently serves as Vice President Emeritus, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

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C. Michael Armstrong has served his alma mater for more than 40 years, becoming one of Miami University's most involved volunteers since he began his service on the Business Advisory Council in 1979.  Since then, Armstrong has generously given back to Miami University in a number of ways, including serving on the University Board of Trustees and the Farmer School of Business Board of Visitors.

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Steven Minter has spent nearly three decades contributing to the success and advancement of Cleveland State University and by extension the city of Cleveland and surrounding areas. During 28 years with the Cleveland Foundation, including 19 years as president and executive director, Minter guided engagement and grant-making that impacted public education, jobs, housing, health care, neighborhood development and the arts. 

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At Boston University, Scott Nichols brought a new and powerful focus to expanding the institution’s advancement efforts beyond the United States. As part of that effort, he launched several structural innovations to support global outreach, including the International Advisory Board. 

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