Dear friends,

It is with great enthusiasm to announce that, effective immediately, Katherine Lane will transition to a limited term position as the leader of the ND Trail and University’s 175th anniversary celebration! With unprecedented opportunity to reflect on the founding and mission of Our Lady’s University, the ND Trail will have an historic and lasting impact on all members of the Notre Dame family. Katherine’s dedication to the mission, our team, and extraordinary leadership skills will add to an already impressive and talented project team.

Katherine will lead an internal team of Matt Klawitter, Lauren Fox, and a yet-to-be announced Assistant Director (position currently posted). She will also work with campus and external partners to bring the ND Trail to life. Katherine’s leadership will extend through September 1, 2017, at which time she will return to the Sr. Director, Special Events and Stewardship position.

Effective May 1, 2016 – September 1, 2017, Mary Fisher will serve as the interim leader of the Special Events and Stewardship team. Mary’s tenure on our Development team, extraordinary talents, and dedication to the mission position her perfectly to step into this new leadership opportunity.

We could not be more thrilled at the opportunities ahead, both to create an historic experience for the Notre Dame family as well as additional growth and development opportunities for so many talented members of this team. Thank you for your continued dedication to Our Lady and one another; please don’t hesitate to contact either of us should you have any questions.

In Notre Dame
Micki and Shannon