Foundation Relations

Each year, Carnegie Mellon's Foundation Relations staff works with hundreds of national and regional foundation sponsors to secure funding for research and education initiatives that provide support for university priorities. We develop relationships with funders on behalf of research, teaching, and outreach in all areas of the university.

To access our network of contacts and experience in the proposal process, please contact a member of our staff today.

Contact the Staff

Kathy Lachenauer
Assistant Vice President, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Focus areas: life sciences, computer science and engineering (Mellon College of Science, Carnegie Institute of Technology)
kathyl@andrew.cmu.edu, 412-268-8524

Krista Campbell
Assistant Director, Foundation Relations
Focus areas: progress and final reports to foundations, campus visits
kcampbell@cmu.edu, 412-268-5360

Catherine Davidson
Associate Director, Foundation Relations and Special Assistant, Office of the President
Focus areas: the humanities, business, libraries and outreach
cmd15@andrew.cmu.edu, 412-268-1261

Shelley Maddex
Senior Associate Director, Foundation Relations
Focus areas: computer science, economic development and innovation (School of Computer Science, Carnegie Institute of Technology)
smaddex@andrew.cmu.edu, 412-268-4395

Dave Minicucci
Development Research Analyst
Focus area: research reports
drm@andrew.cmu.edu, 412-268-8529

Sue Tolmer
Associate Director of Development, College of Fine Arts
Focus area: fine arts (College of Fine Arts)
stolmer@andrew.cmu.edu, 412-268-6654

Lauren Ward
Senior Life Sciences Officer, Foundation Relations
Focus areas: life sciences and public policy
wardle@andrew.cmu.edu, 412-268-7761

Liz Wilson
Administrative Associate, Foundation Relations
Focus area: administrative support
lizw@andrew.cmu.edu, 412-268-8256