Michelle Kane

Surf Foundation Interim Director Donor Relations Manager @Sanford Underground Research Facility

Lead, SD, US

As Donor Relations Manager (and currently Interim Director, August 2025 to present) at the SURF Foundation, I help foster connections that advance scientific research, STEM education, public outreach, and cultural initiatives at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF).The SURF Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to funding programs that educate, inspire, and engage. These include K–12 STEM outreach, teacher development, the Artist-in-Residence program, and The Institute for Underground Science at SURF. We work with individual donors, foundations, and sponsors to bring these efforts to life.SURF is a remarkable place to work, with groundbreaking science and a mission-driven team. Through my role, I’m proud to contribute to programs that spark curiosity, expand access to science, and create lasting impact for future generations.Let’s connect! Feel free to reach out anytime: m••••@sanfordlab.org.

San José State University

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