We are pleased to announce that Lori Williamson has been appointed associate vice president for Development and Comprehensive Campaigns by Brady Crook, vice president for University Advancement, effective July 15.

In this position, Lori will lead the development team, comprised of the university’s directors of development, as well as collaborate with VP Crook to position the comprehensive campaign for public launch and a successful conclusion. Lori comes to us from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota where she served as the associate vice president of development. She oversaw major gift fundraising, college and school fundraising, athletics fundraising, foundation relations, parent and family giving and planned giving.

Prior to that, Lori was at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she started in International Programs and Studies and worked her way up to associate director of Corporate/Foundation Relations, director of Foundation Relations, senior director of Foundation Relations, and ultimately the associate vice chancellor for Institutional Advancement.

Lori is a three-time graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, holding a B.A. in French language and linguistics, an M.A. in French studies and a Ph.D. in 16th century French studies.

“We are beyond excited to welcome Lori to the Bulldog Family. With her wealth of experience leading development teams and comprehensive campaigns, she will have an immediate and lasting impact on Fresno State as we continue to elevate University Advancement for the university,” said Crook.