SIAS Opening Plenary
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CT
Speaker(s): Katie Harrell, Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Organizational Development, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, James Cheng, Executive Director for Business Intelligence & Prospect Strategies Development & Alumni Relations (DAR), Boston University, Jami Hougen Johnson, Executive Director of Prospect Development and Decision Support, University of Chicago, Sarah Lawlor, Director of Development for Operations and Programs, College of Engineering Foundation, North Carolina State University, Shalonda Martin, Executive Director, Advancement Services, Pomona College, Tara Mata, Assistant Director of Scholarships & Advancement Services, Richland Community College
Plenary
This opening session sets the tone for the CASE Summer Institute in Advancement Services. Participants will meet the faculty—seasoned professionals who bring diverse perspectives across advancement disciplines—and engage in an honest conversation about the personal and professional realities of advancement services work. Through shared experiences, we’ll explore practical strategies for maintaining well-being, navigating competing priorities, and sustaining a people-first approach while balancing multiple roles.