Dear colleagues,

It is with tremendous gratitude that I share the news that Carleen Quinlan, Senior Director of Information Technology and Services, will be retiring from Notre Dame effective Friday, December 6.

Carleen has been a valued member of the Development and University Relations team since 2011, and during that time has advanced the work of our team through the development of new tools, advanced analytics, and technological process efficiencies. Every piece of our Development operation has felt the impact of Carleen’s leadership. Moreover, she has hired, trained, and grown a team of talented IT professionals who are committed to the mission of Notre Dame and the work of our Development team. No doubt the biggest achievement of Carleen’s tenure was the launch of the AsceND platform earlier this year, which has provided us with a CRM infrastructure that will fuel our work for many years to come.

Through her entire tenure, Carleen has led with humility, drive, and a commitment to excellence. She would be the first to give all the credit to her team, though we know that great teams always shine brighter by the reflection of their leader. Carleen looks forward to spending more time with her husband, Mark, their three daughters, and her mom as she steps into her well deserved retirement!

I am working through a transition plan and will share more details in the near future. In the meantime, please join me in thanking Carleen for her work and dedication to Notre Dame and our team, and wishing her all the best in retirement.

Brian