Meet the Development and Alumni Engagement Team
Tony Wagener
Chief Development Officer
734-764-5416
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As Chief Development Officer at Michigan Public Health, Tony leads a team of professionals dedicated toward advancing the mission of the school through engagement and philanthropy. Before to joining Michigan Public Health, Tony was the Major Gift Officer at UM's Ford School of Public Policy, Bowling Green State University, and the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC. Prior to philanthropy, Tony served as a Legislative Assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he focused on domestic policy issues. Tony has a Master's Degree in Organization Development from Bowling Green State University.
Betsy Burke
Director, Donor Relations & Communications
734-647-7252
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As Director of Donor Relations & Communications, Betsy is the Stewardship Officer for the School of Public Health delivering high-level impact reports to donors, and she helps to manage the Dean's Advisory Board. Betsy also manages gift accounts and ensures proper fund management. Betsy loves connecting donors to scholarship recipients and faculty members and communicating the impact of donor support.
Ashley Green
Major Gifts Officer Associate
734-647-1672
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Ashley is the the Major Gifts Officer Associate. She creates meaningful philanthropic relationships with donors and the School of Public Health. She primarily works in Michigan, Colorado, Arizona and select states on the West Coast. Ashley truly enjoys being a part of the Development and Engagement Team and is proud of the SPH community. Seeing the students thrive and make a positive difference in the world inspires her.
Sydney Gurecki
Senior Development Assistant
734-764-8093
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Sydney is the Senior Development Assistant. She coordinates across the Development and Alumni Engagement team, providing high-level support to the Chief Development Officer and working on strategic projects such as mentoring programs. Sydney interned with the team during the summer of 2020, and joined full-time in June of 2022. She is an alumna of the undergraduate program at SPH, and graduating in the Spring of 2021. As a former student, she is especially passionate about donor support for our programs and students.
Nate Miles
Associate Director, Major Gifts (East Coast & Midwest)
734-615-4362
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Nathan is the Associate Director of Major Gifts, working with SPH alumni and friends to connect their philanthropic goals and the school. He works mainly with individuals in the Midwest and eastern region of the country. The most rewarding part of his work is seeing the impact philanthropy has on students.
Alexandra Schweigert
Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement
734-763-5228
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As Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, Alexandra is dedicated to nurturing meaningful connections within the Michigan Public Health alumni community. By spearheading innovative programs and initiatives, she empowers students and alumni alike to elevate their professional journeys through collaborative learning and exploration. Alexandra takes great joy in emphasizing the transformative potential of public health when the vibrant network of alumni, donors and students unite with a shared purpose.
Mike Sullivant
Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving
415-580-1238
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Mike is the Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving and Data Analytics, jointly focused on annual giving campaigns and soliciting leadership annual gifts, major gifts, planned and blended gifts from individual donors. Michael joined the Michigan Public Health development team in 2014 and has held positions in all aspects of university advancement, including annual giving, donor relations, prospect research, advancement services and campaign operations. Mike also manages data building and dashboard creation for leadership. He greatly enjoys helping donors realizing the impact that they can achieve through philanthropy.