Staff & Alum Directory
Get in touch with the people working on behalf of Smith’s Office of Alumnae Relations and Development—and meet some of them on our staff profile page.
You can also get answers you need, find your fellow Smithies and update your information so you never miss a thing. Read the FAQs below to find quick replies to your questions.
Who do I contact with a question about a gift or pledge, including how to get a tax receipt?
The Gifts and Records team is available for questions about making a gift, pledge balances, tax receipts, gifts in memory or honor and charitable giving questions. You may call 413-585-2036 during business hours, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or email your questions to giftaccounting@smith.edu.
How can I learn more about giving opportunities?
For questions, please contact Betsy Carpenter ’93, associate vice president for development, at ewcarpen@smith.edu or 413-585-2052. Learn more about ways to give.
How do I update alumnae contact information, report a death or find a classmate?
You can go to the The Network or the Update Your Info form. Or the Gifts and Records team is available to assist you with updating information, finding classmates and other constituent records questions. You may call 413-585-2036 during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or email your questions to smithierecords@smith.edu.
How do I learn about employment opportunities?
For job listings and to learn more about working at Smith, please visit Human Resources.
Keep in Touch
Find Fellow Smithies
Want to find friends and classmates, network and make new connections? Use The Network to reach out and get connected.
Update Your Info
Have you moved? Have a new job? Changed an email address? Got a new phone number? Make sure we have your most up-to-date information.
Office Listings
Senior Vice President for Alumnae Relations and Development
The senior vice president’s office oversees all alumnae relations and development programs.
| Beth Raffeld | Senior Vice President for Alumnae Relations and Development | 413-585-2053 |
| Denise Materre ’74 | Vice President for Alumnae Relations | 413-585-2025 |
| Maureen Barry | Assistant Vice President for Advancement Operations | 413-585-2032 |
| Amanda Bellavance | Executive Assistant for Advancement | 413-585-2053 |
| Amy Wehle | Senior Development Liaison to the President's Office | 413-585-2673 |
Vice President for Alumnae Relations
The vice president for alumnae relations’ office oversees alumnae engagement and outreach.
| Denise Materre ’74 | Vice President for Alumnae Relations | 413-585-2025 |
| Rachel Cook | Alumnae Relations Program Specialist | 413-585-2676 |
| Emily Fitzgerald | Assistant Director of Regional Volunteer Engagement | 413-585-2040 |
| Christie Capone Kennedy ’10 | Director of Alumnae Professional Networks and Career Programs | 413-585-3509 |
| Amanda Rivera López | Executive Director for the AASC and Regional Networks | 413-585-2020 |
| Kimberly Macdonald | Assistant Director for Reunions | 413-585-2144 |
Advancement Operations
The Advancement Operations team oversees data management and data access for Development and Alumnae Relations work at Smith College.
| Maureen Barry | Assistant Vice President for Advancement Operations | 413-585-2032 |
| Jonelle Dennis | Advancement & Art Gallery Coordinator | 413-585-2020 |
| Maya Gounard | Associate Director of Advancement Services | 413-585-2611 |
| Kimberly Philbrook | Direct Mail Program Coordinator | 413-585-2038 |
| Rebecca Washut | Digital Engagement Coordinator | 413-585-6589 |
| Bill Wisnieski | Advancement Systems Analyst | 413-585-7573 |
Alumnae and Donor Relations
Alumnae and Donor Relations celebrates the impact of philanthropy at Smith College.
| Marissa Hoechstetter | Senior Director of Alumnae and Donor Relations | 413-585-4400 |
| Susan Bauhan | Assistant Director of Alumnae and Donor Events | 413-585-2666 |
| Mary Giles | Associate Director of Advancement Communications | 413-585-2675 |
| Melanie Gulow | Administrative Coordinator | 413-585-4209 |
| Ashley Keedy | Associate Director of Alumnae and Donor Relations | 413-585-2688 |
| Anne-Marie LaFosse | Stewardship Specialist | 413-585-2059 |
| Lindsey McGrath | Advancement Communications and Events Specialist | 413-585-2030 |
| Amy Moscaritolo AC ’05 | Assistant Director of Alumnae and Donor Events | 413-585-4406 |
| Nicole Pellaton | Senior Advancement Writer | 413-585-2687 |
Class Engagement and Philanthropic Support
The Smith Fund sustains the academic innovation, global education, scholarships and resources that make this institution exceptional. In addition to the individual staff contacts listed here, you may also call 800-241-2056, option #1 during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
| Maria Held | Senior Director of Class Engagement and Philanthropic Support | Profile → | 413-585-2044 |
| Jodi Fallon Fern | Assistant Director for 50th & 60th Milestone Reunions | 413-585-4407 |
| Britain Grilli-Scott ’14 | Assistant Director, Class Engagement and Annual Support | 413-585-2068 |
| Dawn Hines | Assistant Director for 25th & 35th Milestone Reunions | 413-585-2028 |
| Lauren McAllister | Assistant Director, Class Engagement and Annual Support | 413-585-2079 |
| Bethany Petano | Assistant Director, Smith Fund | 413-585-2097 |
| Eric Pfalzgraf | Development Program Specialist | 413-585-2057 |
Associate Vice President for Development
The Associate Vice President for Development’s office oversees the management of fundraising initiatives and programs including the Smith Fund, the Parents and Families program, International Advancement, the Milestone Reunion program and Smith College School for Social Work development efforts. The office is also the central hub for development volunteers.
| Betsy Carpenter ’93 | Associate Vice President for Development | 413-585-2052 |
| Clay Ballantine | Senior Philanthropic Advisor | Profile → | 413-585-3184 |
| Dawn Faucher | SSW Alumni Relations & Development Director | 413-585-7964 |
| Rich Rodgers | Senior Philanthropic Advisor | 413-585-2065 |
| Marea Wexler | Senior Philanthropic Advisor | 413-585-2672 |
Grants and Sponsored Research
GSR pursues institutional grants to support Smith’s academic priorities and initiatives. The team also works with faculty on identifying external research grant opportunities. Learn more about the office.
| Lisa Stoffer | Director of Sponsored Programs & Grants | Profile → | 413-585-2679 |
| Emily Robinson | Assistant Director of Sponsored Research | 413-585-3010 |
| Patti Thornton | Assistant Director of Foundation Relations and Stewardship | 413-585-2670 |
| Kate Wallen | Assistant Director of Grants Administration | 413-585-2218 |
Gifts and Records
The Gifts and Records team is responsible for gift accounting and records management. Staff are available for your questions about making a gift, pledge balances, tax receipts, gifts in memory or honor and other charitable giving questions. Staff are also available to assist you in updating alumnae/i contact information, reporting a death, finding a classmate or other constituent records questions. In addition to the individual staff contacts listed here, you may call 413-585-2036 during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or email your gift questions to giftaccounting@smith.edu or your records questions to smithierecords@smith.edu.
| Maya Gounard | Associate Director of Advancement Services | 413-585-2611 |
| Jackson Carboni | Advancement Data Associate | 413-585-2686 |
| Melissa Jacobs | Advancement Data Associate | 413-585-2689 |
| Zach Julius | Advancement Data Associate | 413-585-2681 |
| Patricia Kingston | Advancement Data Associate | 413-585-2684 |
| Heather Zottoli | Assistant Director Gifts and Records | 413-585-3294 |
Gift Planning
The Office of Gift Planning works with donors to maximize charitable intentions while creating a legacy for future generations. In addition to the individual staff contacts listed here, you may also contact giftplanning@smith.edu or 413-585-2051. Learn more about gift planning.
| Sam Samuels | Director of Gift Planning | 413-585-2694 |
| Kamlyn Allman | Gift Planning Coordinator | 413-585-2035 |
| Christine Carr Hill | Associate Director of Gift Planning | 413-585-2665 |
| Debra Wright | Gift Planning Administrative Coordinator | 413-585-2051 |
International Advancement
International Advancement builds relationships with alumnae, parents and friends living outside the United States in order to match donors' philanthropic goals with the strategic priorities of the college. Learn more about International Advancement.
| Jacqueline DeFelice | Director of International Alumnae Relations and Development | Profile → | 413-585-2090 |
Major Gifts
The Major Gifts team works in philanthropic partnership with alumnae, parents and friends of Smith College to support the college’s mission. Learn more about priority gift opportunities.
| Laure Morris | Director of Major Gifts | 413-585-2055 |
| Amy Altwarg | Senior Philanthropic Officer | Profile → | 413-585-2664 |
| Tina Barsby | Senior Philanthropic Officer | 413-585-2682 |
| Bianca Couture ’16 | Philanthropic Officer for Leadership Gifts | Profile → | 413-585-2698 |
| Mary LaCroix | Administrative Assistant for Leadership and Major Gifts | 413-585-2175 |
| Vanessa Messan | Philanthropic Officer for Leadership Gifts | Profile → | 413-585-2063 |
| Daisy Pereira-Tosado | Associate Director of Major Gifts/Senior Philanthropic Officer | Profile → | 413-585-2661 |
| Kathy Robbins | Major and Principal Gift Administrative Coordinator | 413-585-4295 |
| Jennifer Smedes | Philanthropic Officer for Leadership Gifts | Profile → | 413-585-2039 |
Research
Research updates donor biographical information and supports nominating and prize award committees.
| Diane Garvey AC ’02 | Director of Advancement Research | 413-585-2659 |
| Libby Feil | Senior Researcher | 413-585-2041 |
| Kathleen Mills-Curran | Senior Researcher | 413-585-2660 |
| Patricia Sawyer | Senior Researcher | 413-585-2683 |