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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

Donna Arnds

Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations

Daren Bachman

Director of Events

Conner Chick

Advancement Operations Coordinator

Brian DeHaan

Major Gifts Officer

Amanda Haras

Executive Director

Cecilia Kurnia

Gift Records Coordinator

Bethany Lizarraga

Communications Specialist

Ashley Manzo

Planned Giving and Donor Records Coordinator

Taylor Ring

Director of Advancement Operations

Kim Manning

Executive Assistant

Michaela Avolicino

Leadership Gift Officer

Blaike Cheramie

Event Project Manager

Sharon Conklin

Director of Annual Giving and Engagement

Angie DiClaudio

Director of Alumni Engagement

Bernice Hong

Director of Development

Alan Leiter

Database Administrator

Monica Lyons

Director of Gift and Estate Planning

Dennette Miramontes

Senior Advisor, Gift and Estate Planning

Marissa Roberson

Advancement Systems Analyst
Advancement Services

Veronica Roberts

Data Analyst

Michaela Scholz Lippowitsch

Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations

James Rygg

Director of Prospect Development

Catherine Winner

Annual Giving Manager