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Meet Our Team

University Advancement secures funding for scholarships, programs, and endowments to help provide a Christ-centered, transformative experience for Azusa Pacific students. These resources provide modern facilities, exceptional faculty mentorship, and innovative programs. We build these resources by forming strong relationships with donors, alumni, parents, and friends.

Andrew Barton, EdD

Vice President for University Advancement

Alan Leiter

Database Administrator

Amanda Haras

Executive Director

Bernice Hong

Director of Development

Blaike Cheramie

Event Project Manager

Catherine Winner

Annual Giving Manager

Conner Chick

Advancement Operations Coordinator

Dennette Miramontes

Senior Advisor, Gift and Estate Planning

James Rygg

Director of Prospect Development

Kim Manning

Executive Assistant

Angie DiClaudio

Director of Alumni Engagement

Ashley Manzo

Planned Giving and Donor Records Coordinator

Bethany Lizarraga

Communications Specialist

Brian DeHaan

Major Gifts Officer

Cecilia Kurnia

Gift Records Coordinator

Daren Bachman

Director of Events

Donna Arnds

Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations

Marissa Roberson

Advancement Systems Analyst
Advancement Services

Michaela Avolicino

Leadership Gift Officer

Michaela Scholz Lippowitsch

Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations

Monica Lyons

Director of Gift and Estate Planning

Taylor Ring

Director of Advancement Operations

Sharon Conklin

Director of Annual Giving and Engagement

Veronica Roberts

Data Analyst