I am pleased to announce that effective Tuesday, August 6th, Gavin McGuire will join the team as Advancement Services Coordinator. Working directly with me, Gavin will assist in the daily operations and facilitation of the Advancement Services and Annual Giving Program teams. Serving as a key point of contact and coordination for many areas across the division, Gavin will have the opportunity to apply his vast experience and skill set in working collaboratively with all of you.

Prior to joining Notre Dame, Gavin served as the Office Manager for RPI Bands Ltd in Dublin, Ireland. Prior to this he served as the Executive Assistant to the CEO at BlackRock Creative Management in Santa Monica, California. In both capacities, he managed the offices, logistics, and operations of the executive teams. Gavin also has experience with several other past employers, including serving as a senior reporter and correspondent, production assistant, and lead singer and songwriter for a national touring band from 2002 -2012.

Gavin graduated from University College Dublin in 1999 with a BA in English and History.  He also earned a Diploma in Journalism from The Irish Academy of Public Relations, earned a Certificate of Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the English Language Institute, and studied voice and articulation at the Parnell School of Music.

Gavin’s wife is a native of South Bend, IN, and they recently moved back and are expecting their first child in September.

Please join me in welcoming Gavin to the team!

Micki Kidder