Carrie White is the vice president of technology, information & philanthropic strategy at the University of Cincinnati Foundation, where she leads teams responsible for data management, gift processing, reporting and analytic services, prospect development, application support, IT infrastructure, and desktop and hardware support. During her tenure with the UC Foundation, she has led the transformation of the team from the 'back office' to a robust & sophisticated strategic partner.

As a departmental leader, White is dynamic and detail-oriented. She combines comprehensive experiences in advancement services, fundraising, strategic planning, analytics and data management to focus and guide her team. Her professional passion is tying together the pieces of a fundraising shop and leveraging data to make things run smoothly. She credits her start in her profession with a colleague who encouraged her to "figure it out" on a homegrown Paradox database. As an advancement services professional, she deeply values the "can-do spirit" of initiative and discernment in her everyday work--she challenges her staff to "think and try" and believes her success is rooted in those qualities.

A graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, White previously worked with the UC Health Foundation, the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati, Jacobson Consulting Applications, the Cincinnati Museum Center, and the Birmingham Zoo.

Katie Harrell is the Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Organizational Development at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. An MBA-educated advancement leader, she brings a proven record of driving organizational change in complex, matrixed environments. Katie operates at the intersection of data, systems, and people—building infrastructure that empowers teams to perform at their highest level.

Katie’s work is guided by her commitment to building healthy, human-centered organizations where people thrive—because when individuals are supported, they fuel the future of the institution.

With a background spanning analytics, business operations, and fundraising strategy, Katie bridges the gap between technical implementation and strategic execution. Her work translates data into action and centers the individual contributor experience to drive institutional results.

Katie earned her MBA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and her Bachelor of Music from the University of Louisville.

Sarah Lawlor is the Director of Development for Operations and Programs for the College of Engineering at NC State University. With over 17 years of experience in Advancement Services, she’s passionate about turning data into actionable insights and building strong, collaborative teams.

Throughout her career, Sarah has tackled everything from database management and reporting to regulatory compliance, gift processing, and managing gift agreements. She loves finding creative solutions to complex challenges and helping organizations make informed, strategic decisions.

When she’s not working with stakeholders or streamlining operations, Sarah enjoys developing policies that keep things running smoothly. She’s also no stranger to the podium, frequently presenting her insights on leadership, data management, and operational excellence.

Sarah earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in fine arts from Westfield State University — a background that brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to her work.

Jami is the Executive Director of Prospect Development and Decision Support at the University of Chicago, where she leads the Prospect Management, Research, and Fundraising Analytics teams. Her work centers on strengthening the institution’s philanthropic capacity through strategic policy development, applied analytics, and decision support. She oversees efforts to build and sustain a robust institutional pipeline by aligning systems, insights, and strategy across the advancement enterprise.

With more than fifteen years of experience in advancement, Jami brings a systems-level perspective to prospect development, drawing on principles from behavioral science, organizational strategy, and data-informed practice. Her team plays a central role in generating insights, fostering cross-functional learning, and equipping colleagues with the context and tools needed to make sound fundraising decisions.

Jami holds a B.S. in Psychology and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Iowa, and a Master of Liberal Arts with a concentration in Ethics and Leadership from the University of Chicago.