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Institutional Advancement Staff

Sandra S. Deller
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Phone: 973.720.2425
email: dellers@wpunj.edu

Sandra Deller is responsible for providing overall leadership, management and coordination of the University's fund raising, alumni affairs, public relations, marketing and publications programs. She brings more than twenty years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of fund raising, institutional advancement, development and public relations to the institution. Most recently, she held the position of assistant vice president of principal gifts at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in Cleveland, Ohio, a private, research institution with an endowment of more than $1.4 billion. In that role, she was the senior development officer reporting to the CWRU president. Sandra is a graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Stuart Goldstein
Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Phone: 973.720.2978
email:goldsteins@wpunj.edu

Stuart Goldstein manages the University’s Marketing and Public Relations department and serves as the department’s liaison to the development and alumni relations offices. He joined the University in 1999. Previously, Stuart was director of the university news service at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) and vice president of G.S. Schwartz & Co.,
a public relations agency in New York City. He earned a master's degree in journalism from Penn State and a bachelor of arts degree in communication arts from the University of Wisconsin.

Joanne Nigrelli
Assistant Vice President, Principal Gifts
Phone: 973.720.2332
e-mail: nigrellij@wpunj.edu

Joanne Nigrelli is responsible for enhancing and overseeing stewardship and cultivation programs, including planned giving, major gifts, and the annual fund, among other University fund raising efforts. Previously, she was senior associate director of development for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers College. Prior to that, she served in a number of fund-raising capacities at Seton Hall University and Fairleigh Dickinson University, most recently as director of alumni relations. Joanne holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Seton Hall and a master's degree in business administration from Fairleigh Dickinson.

Patrick DeDeo
Director of External Relations
Phone: 973.720.2224
e-mail: dedeop@wpunj.edu

Patrick DeDeo is the University's liaison to government officials at the
federal, State and local levels as well as the business community and
other outside constituents. He joined the University in 2005. Previously, he served as a state and federal lobbyist for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. Pat holds a master of science degree in juris prudence from the Seton Hall University School of Law, a master of public administration from Seton Hall University, and a bachelor of science degree from St. John's University, New York.

Sam Griggs
Director, Major Gifts
Phone: 973.720.2422
e-mail: griggss@wpunj.edu

Sam Griggs is responsible for developing and implementing the University’s major gift program and directing the corporate and foundation relations program. He joined William Paterson in April, 2007. Sam holds a bachelor’s degree from Rice University, a master’s degree from The New England Conservatory and a master’s of business administration from St. John’s University.

Spencer I. Scott
Director, Major Gifts and Planned Giving
Phone: 973.720.2825
Email: scotts7@wpunj.edu

Spencer Scott is responsible for the expansion of the planned giving program. Previously, Spencer served as executive director of development for East Orange General Hospital and director of development at First Occupational Center of New Jersey and St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center. He also served as director for university advancement at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and assistant director of development for The Salvation Army New Jersey Divisional Headquarters. Spencer also served as president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals New Jersey Chapter and is still a member of the Board of Directors.

Nancy Norville
Director of Annual Giving and Special Development Programs
Phone: 973.720.2782
e-mail: norvillen@wpunj.edu

Nancy Norville joined the Institutional Advancement team in November 1999. She has been a member of the University community since 1986. Her addition to the staff provides further attention to increasing philanthropic gifts for the University. Nancy previously served as dean of Enrollment Management with oversight for the undergraduate admissions, financial aid, scholarship and career development functions. She currently represents the University as a board of director from the Tri-County Chamber of Commerce.

Barbara Stomber '78
Manager of Donor Relations
Phone: 973-720-3811
e-mail: stomberb@wpunj.edu

Barbara Stomber is responsible for gift acknowledgments, donor reporting, and recognition. She works closely with the donor to assure that donor needs and inquiries are addressed to their satisfaction. Barbara serves as the liaison to the Office of Scholarships and also serves as senior class advisor. Barbara joined the Institutional Advancement staff in 2000 after serving 17 years at the University, including 11 years as the Student Government Association financial advisor. She received her bachelor of arts degree in Business Administration from William Paterson and earned a master's degree. in Anthropology from Montclair State.

Meredith McCarthy
Manager of Special Events
e-mail: mccarthym@wpunj.edu
Phone: 973.720.3847

Meredith McCarthy started at William Paterson University in the position of manager of special events in March of 2004. The department of Special Events focuses on University and Foundation Sponsored Special Events such as the Distinguished Lecturer Series, Legacy Award Dinner, President’s Holiday Party, and Scholarship Luncheon. Prior to William Paterson, for eight years Meredith worked in the field of special events as a senior account executive in Manhattan for both Martel Production and George Trescher Associates.

Diana Krohnert
Manager Data Administration
Phone: 973.720.2930
Email: krohnertd@wpunj.edu

Diana Krohnert joined William Paterson University in July 2004. She is responsible for the management of the alumni/development database as well as financial reporting and overseeing gift processing. Diana brings over 25 years of development experience to William Paterson. Previously she was the associate director of development operations at Seton Hall University. She also held the positions of system administrator, assistant director of annual fund and assistant director of alumni at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Lynn Lazar
Prospect Management
Phone: 973.720.3924
e-mail: lazarl@wpunj.edu

Lynn Lazar joined the William Paterson University Foundation in November, 2004. She is responsible for heading up the newly created prospect management area of the Foundation to help further the University’s goal in advancing fundraising efforts. Prior to joining William Paterson, Lynn had an 11-year career as the director of philanthropic research with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, NJ. In that position, she oversaw the research needs for the Arts Center’s $200 million capital campaign and its $11.5 million annual campaign.

Alice Walsh
Assistant to VP Institutional Advancement
Phone: 973.720.2615
e-mail: gorczyckia@wpunj.edu

Mary Pospisil
Program Assistant
Phone: 973.720.2934
e-mail: pospisilm@wpunj.edu

Ross Flint
Clerk Typist
Phone: 973.720.2933
e-mail:flintr@wpunj.edu

Lorna Molan
Data-Entry
Phone: 973.720.2933
e-mail: molanl@wpunj.edu