Heidi Jesiel is the director of development for student life at the University of Michigan and a senior member of the Parent and Family Giving, Student Life, and Diversity Initiatives team in the Office of University Development. In 2018, Michigan was the first public university to raise over $5B in a capital campaign. The Division of Student Life raised more than $52M—far exceeding the $18M goal in its first ever campaign. With more than nine years of experience in development and a passion for the donor experience, she has created a best in class stewardship process in student life. One of her proudest accomplishment is working as a Blavin Scholar mentor working with students who have experienced foster care.

Jesiel has a master's degree in higher education with a concentration in philanthropy, advancement and development from the School of Education at the University of Michigan. She is a member of the Office of University Development Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Subcommittee.