Colleagues,

With joy for Matt Gelchion after tremendous and impactful service to the University in Development, I am writing to share that Matt will be moving to the Enrollment Division to serve as the Executive Director for Enrollment Management. Matt’s last day in Development will be May 2. A plan for his replacement and the AAD team is forthcoming.

Matt has served in a number of roles in Development over the past eight years, including in Storytelling & Engagement and Annual Giving. Since July 1 of last year, Matt has been making his mark as the Senior Director of the Academic Advancement team, recruiting talented new AADs and building a best-in-class team in service to the academic units that they cover and the fundraisers. Prior to his role as Senior Director, Matt served as the AAD for Financial Aid and Student Life where he supported and developed the mental health initiative for Student Affairs and some of the largest gifts to financial aid for the University. It is only fitting that this move takes him to the Division in which he has had much success and that is close to his heart.

A Notre Dame class of 2009 (BA) and class of 2011 (ACE, M Ed) graduate, Matt will continue his service to Our Lady’s University in his new role. I am grateful to Matt for his passion, strategy, and leadership with the AAD team. While he will be missed in our department, I hope that you will join me in congratulating Matt on this opportunity. I wish Matt and his beautiful family – Brittany, Emma Joy, and baby Gelchion – the best in this next chapter.

In Notre Dame,
Michelle