Division of Institutional Advancement

Mission Statement: 
Delaware State University’s Division of Institutional Advancement assists all alumni, students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders in supporting the University’s mission through engagement and philanthropic activities worldwide.

The Delaware State University Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the welfare and future development of Delaware State University and its affiliated organizations.  The Foundation exists solely for the purpose of securing and administering private funds in support of academic programs, student scholarships, faculty development, public service initiatives, and other priorities of Delaware State University. 

staff

• Dr. Vita Pickrum
  Vice President, Division of Institutional Advancement
  President, Delaware State University Foundation
  vpickrum [at] desu.edu
   
• Ms. Donna Smith-Robinson
  Executive Assistant to VP of Institutional Advancement 
  President, Delaware State University Foundation
  dsmith [at] desu.edu
   
• Delaware State University Foundation
  • Board Members
    • Dr. Enid Wallace Simms, Chairwoman
    • Ms. Nicole Dye-Anderson, Vice Chairwoman
    • Dr. Vita Pickrum, President
    • Mr. Vincent Rojas, Secretary/Treasurer
    • Ms. Henrietta Savage, Controller
    • Mr. William “CJ” Charlton
    • Ms. Cathleen Triggs Jones
    • Mr. Steve Ewing
    • Mr. Daryl Graham
    • Mr. Thomas Horne
    • Mr. Joseph Purzycki
    • Dr. Kathleen Shelton
    • Mr. David Kyle Sheppard
    • Ms. Joceyln Stewart
       
• Office of Finance & Administrative Services
  • Ms. Alexis Jones, Budget Director 
    Email:  acjones [at] desu.edu
     
  • Development Technician (vacant)
    Email:  
     
  • Ms. Lakisha Brown, Administrative Secretary 
    Email:  lfbrown [at] desu.edu
     
  • Ms. Rochelle Ross, Financial Analyst   
    Email:  rross [at] desu.edu
     
• Office of Alumni Relations
  • Ms. Ursula Harvey, Executive Director for Alumni Relations
    Email:  uharvey [at] desu.edu
     
  • Ms. Tanisha Baker, Director of Strategic Alumni Engagement 
    Email:  tbaker [at] desu.edu
     
• Office of Development
  • Dr. LaShawne Pryor, Associate Vice President for Development
    Email:  lpryor [at] desu.edu
     
  • Ms. Gina Sacchetti, Senior Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives 
    Email:  gsacchetti [at] desu.edu
     
  • Mr. Greg L. Lyles, Director of Major Gifts
    Email: glyles [at] desu.edu
     
  • Ms. Pia Z. Stokes, Director of Grants Development and Management
    Email:  pzstokes [at] desu.edu
     
  • Ms. Stephanie Alvarez, Annual Fund Manager
    Email:  salvarez [at] desu.edu
     
  • Ms. Alexandra “Alex” Powell, Director of Events, Ceremonies, and Commencement
    Email:  aspowell [at] desu.edu

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