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
email: 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
email: dedeop@wpunj.edu

Nancy Norville
Director of Annual Giving and Special Development Programs
Phone: 973.720.2782
email: 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
email: 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
Associate Director Annual Fund
Phone: 973.720.3920
email: mccarthym@wpunj.edu

Meredith McCarthy assumed the position of Associate Director of Annual Fund in April 2008.  She is a key player on the University’s Advancement team, coordinating and managing the University’s annual fund programs, senior class gift program and bi-annual phonathon.  Meredith actively works with Alumni Relations in developing alumni engagement programs and promotes the use of the University’s online community Web pages. She joined William Paterson as manager of special events in 2004. Previously, she spent eight years as a senior account executive in Manhattan in the field of special events.

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.

Lourdes Bastas is responsible for the development, coordination, and publicity of activities and programs sponsored by the University and Foundation, including the Distinguished Lecturer Series and Legacy Award Dinner. Lourdes provides training and advice in areas such as protocol, facility use, logistical coordination, and budget supervision as it relates to special events. Prior to joining William Paterson in June 2008, Lourdes was the assistant director of Alumni Relations at Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University. Lourdes received her Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University and a Master of Professional Studies from New York Institute of Technology.

Lynn Lazar
Prospect Management
Phone: 973.720.3924
email: 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.

Yvette Viera Villanueva
Finance/Operations Manager
Phone: 973.720.3221
email: vieravillanuevay@wpunj.edu
  
Yvette Viera Villanueva joined William Paterson University in April 2008. She is responsible for the business related oversight of operations and management of all financial reporting activities that occur within the division of Institutional Advancement and the William Paterson University Foundation.  Previously, Yvette had a 20 year career at Barnert Hospital in Paterson, NJ where she held various positions, most recently as manager of budget, grants, and reimbursement.  She received her bachelor of arts degree in accounting from William Paterson University.

Mary Pospisil
Assistant to Manager of Special Events and Donor Relations
Phone: 973.720.2934
email: pospisilm@wpunj.edu

Ross Flint
Clerk Typist
Phone: 973.720.2933
email: flintr@wpunj.edu

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