Schools & Units
Deans and directors set fundraising priorities across Yale’s many schools and programmatic units. We invite you to speak to members of our fundraising team to learn how your giving can make a difference.
Yale College
Yale’s undergraduate college is a beacon of opportunity for talented students of every background. The college draws on the university’s breadth of leadership across the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, and the professions. And it creates community through its beloved residential colleges.
Nisha Taveras
Assistant Director, Development
nisha.taveras@yale.edu
203.432.5845
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
With programs leading to MA, MS, MPhil, and PhD degrees in 73 departments and programs, the Graduate School prepares students to become the scholars, researchers, professors, and leaders of tomorrow.
Mark Donovan
Director, Development and Alumni Relations
mark.donovan@yale.edu
203.432.5543
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
The FAS is home to 1,100+ faculty and 42 departments and programs that span the divisions of humanities, social science, and science. FAS faculty teach undergraduate and graduate students, and they lead research efforts that expand human knowledge in every discipline.
Dana Foster
Senior Director, Development
dana.foster@yale.edu
203.432.8844
School of Architecture
Since its origins as a department of architecture in 1916, YSoA has gained influence as a center of architectural discourse and education, preparing architects, scholars, and teachers who shape the future through design.
Jill Siegel
Senior Director, Alumni Affairs and Development
jill.siegel@yale.edu
203.432.5846
School of Art
The Yale School of Art offers rigorous MFA programs in graphic design, painting/printmaking, photography, and sculpture in a community of critical dialogue and creative exploration. The graduate student experience centers on each artist’s own studio practice, supported by faculty, visiting artists, and critics.
Nicole Freeman
Director, Development and Alumni Relations
nicole.freeman@yale.edu
Divinity School
Offering degrees in divinity, religion, and sacred theology, YDS fosters knowledge and love of God through rigorous scholarly inquiry, while preparing students for lives of transformative service. Traditionally and primarily Christian in character, YDS welcomes persons of all faiths.
Barbara Sabia
Senior Director, Alumni Engagement and Development
barbara.sabia@yale.edu
203.432.5363
David Geffen School of Drama
David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre train and advance leaders in the practice of every theatrical discipline, making art to inspire joy, empathy, and understanding in the world.
Deborah Berman
Senior Director, Development and Alumni Affairs
deborah.berman@yale.edu
203.432.2890
School of Engineering & Applied Science
Yale Engineering provides students with rigorous technical training, state-of-the-art research facilities, and mentorship from world-class faculty. We shape the next generation of engineers and innovators—those who will define the future and drive meaningful impact on a global scale.
Cynthia E. Beach
Senior Director, Development and External Relations
cynthia.beach@yale.edu
203.432.5488
School of the Environment
Yale’s Environment School pursues a sustainable future through cutting-edge research, teaching, and public engagement on society’s evolving and urgent environmental challenges.
Kristin Floyd
Associate Dean, Development and Alumni Services
kristin.floyd@yale.edu
203.432.5189
Jackson School of Global Affairs
Offering a Master’s of Public Policy and hosting the Global Affairs undergraduate major, the Jackson School trains and equips a new generation of leaders to devise thoughtful, evidence-based solutions for challenging global problems. Faculty are drawn from across the university and include expert practitioners who teach and mentor students.
Adrian M. Armanini
Director, Development
adrian.armanini@yale.edu
Law School
At Yale Law School, students cultivate the skills to think critically and independently about the law as they engage with society’s toughest questions. The school features world-renowned faculty, small classes, and countless opportunities for clinical training and public service.
Kristen Rozansky
Associate Dean, Alumni Engagement and Development
kristen.rozansky@yale.edu
203.432.0439
School of Management
With a mission to educate leaders for business and society, Yale SOM offers both an MBA and one-year master’s degree programs in systemic risk, global business and society, asset management, technology management, and advanced management. Students may also pursue advanced PhD-level study in management fields.
Joel A. Getz
Deputy Dean, Alumni, Development, and Special Initiatives
joel.getz@yale.edu
203.432.5440
School of Medicine
Yale’s medical school is a global leader in biomedical research, clinical care, and medical education. The Yale System of Medical Education emphasizes critical thinking and independent research, producing leaders in academic medicine. And with more than 1,900 physicians, Yale provides compassionate care to patients worldwide.
Meghan Fay
Associate Vice President, Medical School Development and Alumni Affairs
m.fay@yale.edu
203.436.8504
School of Music
Yale School of Music fosters a vibrant musical environment where graduate-level performers and composers realize their highest artistic potential with an internationally distinguished faculty. Preparing students for roles as cultural leaders, the school collaborates across the university with artistic centers throughout the world.
Katherine Darr
Director, Development and Alumni Relations
katherine.darr@yale.edu
203.432.8754
School of Nursing
Yale School of Nursing pursues a mission to help achieve better health for all people. We work toward this by educating each generation of nurse leaders, scholars, and practitioners; transforming healthcare practice; and advancing science.
Gail McCulloch
Associate Dean, Development and Alumni Affairs
gail.mcculloch@yale.edu
School of Public Health
Public health is foundational to thriving communities everywhere. At Yale School of Public Health, we educate leaders who are equipped to address global and local health disparities. And we work to advance public health science, shape policy, and foster trust in our health systems.
Jim Kenny
Assistant Vice President, Schools and Units
james.kenny@yale.edu
203.432.6132
Yale Schwarzman Center
Yale Schwarzman Center is a commons for university life where art, culinary, and wellness experiences converge to build bridges, nurture creativity, and foster kinship and belonging.
Destiny Lopez
Director, Development
destiny.l.lopez@yale.edu
203.432.5560
Yale Athletics
Through more than 150 years of athletics, Yale has championed an education of true breadth—one that incorporates athletics as well as academics. The full range of athletic excellence, from personal fitness to varsity competition, is something we celebrate as an essential part of the Yale experience.
James Frey
Associate Athletic Director, Development
james.frey@yale.edu
Yale University Library
Yale University Library advances teaching, research, and learning. With more than a dozen libraries and locations, the library system is home to more than 500 staff members, vast physical and digital collections, and wide-ranging services to support library users.
Basie Bales Gitlin
Senior Director, Development and External Affairs
basie.gitlin@yale.edu
203.432.9851
Yale University Art Gallery
The Yale University Art Gallery collects, preserves, studies, and presents art in all media, from all regions of the globe and across time. The museum’s exceptional collection numbers nearly 300,000 objects. The museum is open to all, free of charge, and is committed to engaging audiences through exhibitions, programs, and publications.
Brian McGovern
Director, Advancement and External Relations
b.mcgovern@yale.edu
203.436.8400
Yale Center for British Art
The Yale Center for British Art holds the largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom. With artworks spanning more than five centuries, the museum focuses on the histories, legacies, and shifting contexts of British art. Housed in a celebrated modernist building designed by Louis I. Kahn, the museum is free and open to all.
Jim Kenny
Assistant Vice President, Schools and Units
james.kenny@yale.edu
203.432.6132
Yale Peabody Museum
Yale Peabody Museum is a home for cutting-edge research, extraordinary education, and breathtaking exhibitions. The museum holds over 14 million specimens and objects from ten curated collections that tell the story of our Earth, its life, history, and cultures. Renovated in 2024, the museum is free and open to all.
Eliza King
Assistant Director, Development
eliza.king@yale.edu
