Meet the Advancement Team
Tanya Starrett '01
Director of Advancement
Tanya collaborates with the entire leadership team and is responsible for all aspects of fundraising including the Annual Fund, Major Gifts, Special Events, Endowments, Grants, Capital Campaign, and Communication.
Kelly Carbone
Corporate Partnership & Data Manager
Kelly develops strategic corporate relationships and oversees the integrity and use of data for advancement including identifying and securing new partners, managing partnerships, and ensuring data quality and governance.
Genevieve Fable
Creative Director
Genna provides vision and leadership for all creative and branding initiatives, including marketing, communications, and storytelling while shaping the visual identity to align with our mission and engage the community.
Sarah Luter
Director of Communications
Sarah develops and implements strategic plans to manage internal and external messaging, brand image, and public relations efforts through websites and social media, analyzing communication metrics to inform future strategies.
Mike Malatesta '71
Director of Alumni Relations
Mike develops and executes strategies to maintain strong, engaged relationships between BMC and its alumni by managing events, donor cultivation, and community engagement that support our mission.
Tony Mehlich '03
Advancement Officer
Tony builds relationships and raises funds by managing a portfolio of donors, identifying prospects, and soliciting gifts with a focus on cultivation, stewardship, and achieving fundraising goals.
Lane Nicolay
Advancement Support Specialist
Lane provides crucial administrative, database management, and communication support for BMC’s fundraising and advancement efforts, focusing on donor data, gift processing, and stewardship activities.
Brian Shields
Advancement Officer
Brian builds relationships and raises funds by managing a portfolio of donors, identifying prospects, and soliciting gifts with a focus on cultivation, stewardship, and achieving fundraising goals.
Colby Stempkowski '21
Alumni Relations & Gift Specialist
Colby supports alumni events, manages social media communications, oversees database management, and assists with constituent communications for fundraising and engagement efforts.
John Wasman '80
Events Manager
John oversees various BMC events, managing budgets, coordinating logistics, and performing post-event evaluations to ensure alignment with BMC’s goals.