Dear Colleagues,

I am both sad and excited to share the news that Kelly Woods will be leaving the Alumni Association and Notre Dame as she has accepted a new position as a Program Analyst with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in Washington, DC.

Kelly joined the NDAA as our Systems Specialist nearly two years ago after completing her Masters degree from BYU – starting with the NDAA the same week that the Fighting Irish played the Cougars in the Shamrock Series. During that time, Kelly has been instrumental in the administration of the myNotreDame platform, migration of our Tableau reporting to the university’s standard, the transition to Google Analytics GA4, supporting the NDAA’s reporting and data requests, and most recently, leading our FaithND transition project.

Kelly’s last day with us will be Friday, September 20, allowing her to enjoy one last set of Board Meetings, two Football Fridays, and of course the roll-out of our new FaithND in mid-September!

Please join me in congratulating Kelly as she prepares for her next chapter where we know she will continue to do great things as she continues her service – albeit now for a larger community.

John

Colleagues and Friends,

I’m excited to share the news that on September 10, Jason and Mary Stoller welcomed their fourth child — and first girl — Dana Stoller into the world. Dana weighed 8lb 4oz and measured 20in. Everyone is doing great!

Please join me in extending your congratulations to the Stoller family!

Sincerely,

Matt Gelchion

Please join me in welcoming Andrew Hamaty, who will serve as a Regional Director of Development on the Southern Team! His first day will be Monday, September 16th.

Prior to his arrival at Notre Dame, Andrew served as a Teacher and Campus Minister at St. Paul’s Catholic School in Jacksonville Beach, FL. He is a proud graduate of the University of Central Florida and Notre Dame, where he received his Master of Education through the ACE Program and Master of Arts in Theology.

Andrew will be joined in South Bend by his fiancé and looks forward to being a member of UR. Feel free to reach out to Andrew (ahamaty@nd.edu) and welcome him to the team!

Best,
Tim Kelly

Dear Team,

I have mixed emotions as I share that Amy is leaving the NDAA team and will join the Hesburgh Libraries in a part-time role. Amy will be the Reserves and Interlibrary Loan Assistant there.

We are grateful to Amy for her year and a half of service. She supported launching Game Changers, coordinating Reunion Alumni Ed programming, assisting with the IrishCompass platform and newsletter upgrades, processing Hesburgh Lecture honorariums and travel reimbursements, and engaging the Notre Dame family through NDAA events and programs.

Amy’s last day with the NDAA team is Friday, September 13. Please congratulate Amy, thank her, and give her your good wishes.

Sharon

Dear UR Family,

I write with the bittersweet news that our beloved colleague, Chris Walsh, will be stepping away from his role in development on September 18th after an accomplished 12 years of service at Our Lady’s University.

Chris is known for incredible kindness and care for his colleagues. So many have recently communicated to me the encouragement, thoughtfulness, and mentorship they received from Chris. His impact will continue through those relationships and the positivity he spreads.

Chris’s accomplishments were not limited to his impact on his coworkers. Throughout his twelve years, he accounted for over $100M in production, nearly $5M in unrestricted funds, and 90 total leadership gifts. These gifts varied in their impact, with $18M to the Keough School of Global Affairs, $12M to the College of Science, and $16M to athletics…fitting as a former Notre Dame student-athlete.

In recognition of Chris’s accomplishment, we plan to celebrate him at a later date.

Please join us in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to Chris, Stephanie, and their family.

Best,
Tim Kelly
Senior Director, South Region

Team,

I want to bring to your attention an issue we’ve encountered with our internal directory through the Pingboard platform. Due to a delay in the syncing of data, some information in the directory may be outdated or inaccurate. We are aware of the inconvenience this may cause and are actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, we recommend verifying contact information directly with colleagues if needed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to correct the issue. If you have any urgent concerns or require assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephanie Washington or Linda Klaybor.

Thank you!
Stephanie

Colleagues and Friends,

I could not be more excited to share the news of two upcoming additions to the AAD team.

Effective September 23, Mike Macaluso will serve as Senior Associate Director – Financial Aid, working closely with Micki Kidder to advance fundraising for Enrollment Division priorities, with a focus on undergraduate financial aid.

Mike earned his bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame in 2004, his M.Ed. from Notre Dame in 2006, and his PhD from Michigan State in 2016. Mike has been employed at Notre Dame since 2016 and currently serves as a Fellow and Academic Supervisor for the Institute for Educational Initiatives. He has served in a number of roles for Notre Dame, including as a core faculty member for the Center for Literacy Education, an Associate Teaching Professor for English Education, and a Summer Scholars faculty member.

In this role, Mike will also supervise three AAD team members: Jason Stoller, Caitlyn Clinton, and our newest hire, Grace (Carroll) Klise.

Grace Klise, who currently serves as the Director of Alumni Engagement at Yale University’s Catholic Center, received her bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame in 2015, her M.Ed. from Notre Dame in 2017, and her M.Div from Notre Dame in 2020. Starting October 28, she will assume the role of Academic Advancement Director for Student Affairs and the Lucy Family Institute, partnering closely with Fr. Gerry Olinger and Nitesh Chawla.

As an undergraduate, Grace was the recipient of the Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C., Leadership Award, which is given to the graduating senior who best embodies Fr. Moreau’s vision of educating the heart and mind as well as someone who has demonstrated significant effort to advance the Catholic character of the University.

Please join me in welcoming Mike and Grace to the Development team!

Sincerely,
Matt Gelchion

Dear UR Family,

Please join us in congratulating Morgan and her husband, Paul, in welcoming their son, John Gargiulo Anthony, or “Giulo”, to the world and Notre Dame family on August 18th. The family is doing well and appreciate the kindness and support offered by our UR colleagues.

All the best!

Tim

Dear Colleagues,

I write to share the news that Mike Schultz will be leaving his role as Regional Director to pursue other opportunities at the University. Mike has served as a Regional Director for over five years, working with families in the Pacific Northwest. We are grateful for his service and wish him the very best.

– Shaheen

Friends and Colleagues,

I am thrilled to announce that Aimee Sharpe has been promoted to a Senior Associate Director on the Academic Advancement team. Since joining Development as the Mendoza AAD in October 2023, Aimee has been an exceptional collaborator and thought partner for Development teammates and for Dean Martijn Cremers. In addition to continuing to advance Mendoza’s fundraising priorities, effective as of August 19, she will also take on supervisory responsibilities of the AAD vertical consisting of Steve Asiala, Kelly Courington, and Kate Mueller. I am excited for Aimee’s relationship-building skills, her characteristic hustle, and her enthusiasm for our shared mission to benefit our team in new ways.

The open AAD role serving the Division of Student Affairs and the Lucy Family Institute, which was previously posted as a Senior Associate Director position, will be releveled and will report to the soon-to-be-hired Senior Associate Director focusing on Financial Aid.

Please join me in congratulating Aimee on this well-deserved promotion!

Sincerely,
Matt Gelchion