Division of Institutional Advancement

Mission Statement: 
Delaware State University’s Division of Institutional Advancement assists all alumni, students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders in supporting the University’s mission through engagement and philanthropic activities worldwide.

The Delaware State University Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the welfare and future development of Delaware State University and its affiliated organizations.  The Foundation exists solely for the purpose of securing and administering private funds in support of academic programs, student scholarships, faculty development, public service initiatives, and other priorities of Delaware State University. 

staff

• Delaware State University Foundation
  • Board Members
    • Dr. Enid Wallace-Haley, Chairwoman
    • Ms. Nicole Dye-Anderson, Vice Chairwoman
    • Mr. Vincent Rojas, Secretary/Treasurer
    • Mr. William “CJ” Charlton
    • Ms. Cathleen Triggs Jones
    • Mr. Steve Ewing
    • Mr. Daryl Graham
    • Mr. Thomas Horne
    • Mr. Joseph Purzycki
    • Dr. Kathleen Shelton
    • Mr. David Kyle Sheppard
    • Ms. Joceyln Stewart

Foundation Staff 

• Ms. Alexis Jones, Budget Director/Controller
  • Email: acjones [at] desu.edu
• Ms. Henrietta Savage, Finance Officer/Administrator
  • Email: hsavage [at] desu.edu
     

Vice President for Division of Institutional Advancement
Email:  dsufoundation [at] desu.edu

• Office of Finance & Administrative Services
  • Ms. Lakisha Brown, Administrative Secretary 
    Email:  lfbrown [at] desu.edu
     
  • VACANT, Financial Data Analyst
    Email: 
     
• Office of Alumni Engagement
  • Ms. Tanisha Baker, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement 
    Email:  tbaker [at] desu.edu
     
  • Ms. Asya Jones, Director of Strategic Alumni Engagement and Events
    Aajones [at] desu.edu
     
• Office of Development
  • Dr. LaShawne Pryor, Associate Vice President for Development
    Email:  lpryor [at] desu.edu
     
  • Ms. Gina Sacchetti, Senior Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives 
    Email:  gsacchetti [at] desu.edu
     
  • Mr. Greg L. Lyles, Director of Major Gifts
    Email: glyles [at] desu.edu
     
  • VACANT, Annual Fund Manager
    Email:  dsufoundation [at] desu.edu
     
  • Ms. Alexandra “Alex” Brenton, Director of Events, Ceremonies, and Commencement
    Email:  aspowell [at] desu.edu
     

  • Ms. Tiffany Weldon, Donor and Stakeholder Relations Manager
    Email: tweldon [at] desu.edu

Location - Mailing address