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SMWC adds to Office of Advancement

News | 01.28.2022
Jenifer Wright
Jenifer Wright ’17

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College announced two new staff additions within the Office of Advancement. 

Jenifer Wright ’17 has been working in advancement since July 2020 in the role of director of annual giving. Her new position, director of athletic and community partnerships, will allow her to focus efforts on building sponsorships for the growing athletic offerings at the College. She will focus on the current community partnerships and expansion of potential partnerships within the greater Wabash Valley area.

Jessica Bicknell
Jess Crawford ’19G, MLD

Jess Crawford ’19G, MLD, moved to the fundraising team as the College’s advancement officer after spending three years in the Office of Marketing and Communications as the digital marketing manager. She will manage annual giving initiatives and help build a strong culture of philanthropy on campus and among SMWC alumni. She will also assist with the Aspire Higher Campaign capital projects fundraising efforts.

“We are excited to have a full fundraising team and look forward to many successes this year and beyond,” said Catherine Saunders ’98, associate vice president for advancement.