Hebe is the Senior Development Officer for Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. With 22 years’ experience in philanthropy, she has a proven ability to acquire seven figure gifts. Hebe has outstanding insight to relate to board members, donors, and the community at-large, while establishing views that promote organizational objectives that encourage success. She also has exceptional understanding in reaching out to different ethnic groups and various generation levels. Hebe leads with expertise in all areas of fundraising, including major gifts, annual giving, capital campaign, and planned giving. Additionally, she is a public speaker with international experience.

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Jess currently serves as a Mid-Level Gift Officer on the Global Philanthropic Engagement team at Compassion International. She has over 15 years’ experience in the non-profit sector, including her previous roles as Director of Development at LOGAN Community Resources and Major Gift Officer at Feed the Hungry, as well as program experience, leading the foster care team for Oaklawn Psychiatric Center and teaching English and music in Hong Kong.

Jess utilizes storytelling and public speaking skills gained during her studies in opera and classical music at Nebraska Wesleyan University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance. In addition to her involvement with AFP, Jess serves as Missions Director and Board Member for Redeemer Missionary Church. In her free time, Jess enjoys time with her family and two dogs, traveling, and supporting local businesses.
 

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Eileen is the Foundation Director at Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame. With her past work experience in finance and in the non-profit health sector, Eileen is a natural when it comes to collaboration, strategic planning, and budgeting. Eileen also has a way, in her connection with others, to help individuals paint the most vivid pictures of what is possible and to inspire others to pursue that best idea.

Earning a Master’s in Business Administration from Bethel University, Eileen also holds a Bachelor of Science from Bethel University, earning a Banking degree from the School of Banking, University of Wisconsin, Madison and Associate’s in Applied Science, Southwestern Michigan College.

Susan Walterhouse has been in Education and Fundraising for over 30 years.  She currently works for the South Bend Community School Corporation as a Project Director for GEAR UP South Bend!, which combines her grant management skills and fundraising abilities.  She is in her second year of serving on the AFP Board.

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In her free time, Susan likes to paint, bake cakes, and enjoys different flavors of tea.

Maria Drevet is the Programs & Outreach Manager at the Studebaker National Museum and is actively involved in the Museum’s fundraising and donor management efforts. After starting at the Museum in 2017 as the Advancement Coordinator, Maria has grown her role into its current iteration as she coordinates and implements the Museum’s programming schedule and digital outreach efforts. Maria engages with the South Bend community by serving on the board of the Casaday Costume Company and volunteering for the Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend Venues, Parks, & Arts, and Redeemer Missionary Church.

Maria received her B.A.s in English Literature and History from Dordt University.

In her spare time, Maria can be found enjoying life with her husband and her dog and reading as many books as possible.

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Patrick currently serves as the Director of Annual Giving and Constituent Relations at St. Joseph High School. Prior to his role at Saint Joe, Patrick spent after 17 years in the financial services and investment sector having raised over $1.2 Billon during that time. Patrick worked with financial advisors, attorneys and CPA’s and their clients throughout the country to develop comprehensive investment, estate and charitable giving strategies. For the past 10 years, he has been consulting various investment firms and private companies looking to raise capital while assisting with the development of a blockchain trading platform for privately issued securities. Over the course of his career, Patrick gravitated towards the philanthropic nature of his clients and their passion for giving. As Director of Annual Giving, his new role allows him to serve the constituents of Saint Joe, leveraging his expertise in finance combined with a passion to advance St. Joe’s mission.

Patrick graduated from Holy Cross College with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies. He currently holds his Certified Funds Specialist (CFS) designation from the Institute of Business and Finance with a certificate in Alternative Investments. He previously held his series 6, 63 and 82 securities licenses as well as several state insurance licenses.  Patrick is currently enrolled in Indiana University’s Lilly School of Philanthropy working towards his master’s degree in Philanthropic Studies.
 

Katy is the Senior Director of Academic Advancement for University Relations at the University of Notre Dame. She also serves as the Academic Advancement Officer for Hesburgh Libraries, working closely with the Executive Team and other stakeholders to help define and achieve their fundraising goals in the University’s forthcoming new capital campaign, in alignment with their strategic priorities and values.

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