Dania Pearson-Adams
Community Engagement Advocate • Event Management Expert • Digital Marketing & Communication Strategist•
- Role
- Assistant Vice President, Engagement at St. Thomas University
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dania Pearson-Adams
A dynamic and results-oriented professional with almost twenty years of marketing and…
Experience
Assistant Vice President, Engagement
Feb 2025 — Present · Miami, FL, US
Strategic leader focused on enhancing the university’s reputation and philanthropic impact by cultivating meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, and community stakeholders. Oversees alumni engagement and• Curate the production of the Contact Magazine to showcase alumni success stories and institutional achievements.• Partner with senior leadership to plan and execute presidential and university events that strengthen key relationships and elevate the university’s profile.• Oversee data management systems to track engagement metrics and inform data-driven strategies for outreach and stewardship.• Design and implement community engagement events in collaboration with campus departments and extern giving, fundraising initiatives, foundation proposal development, and the management of high-level university and presidential events. Directs a dynamic team of five, drives strategic communication initiatives, and leads efforts to increase alumni and donor participation to meet its annual fundraising goal. Partners with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement engagement opportunities that reflect the university’s mission and values.• Lead alumni giving and engagement strategies to increase philanthropic participation and long-term donor relationships.• Oversee the execution of comprehensive fundraising activities, supporting the institution\'s initiatives and greatest funding priorities.• Oversee the writing and submission of foundation proposals to support strategic initiatives and institutional priorities.• Provide day to day oversight, managing a team of five professionals, ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignment.• Direct the planning and production of high-impact communications including the Endowment Impact Report and Bobcat Alumni e-Newsletter.• Serve as a liaison to strengthen public-private partnerships and community visibility in support of the university’s mission.
Education
Nova Southeastern University
BS, Business Adminstration
1990 — 1994
University of Miami
MA, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
2004 — 2006
The Protocol School of Washington
Corporate Etiquette and International Protocol Consultant
2016
The Protocol School of Washington
Certified Protocol Officer
2013
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
University of Miami
Masters of Arts, Liberal Studies
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Event Planning
- Public Speaking
- Fundraising
- Leadership
- Event Management
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Strategic Planning
- Management
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