Mary Lerner
Assistant Dean for Advancement
mlerner@syr.edu
(315) 443-1995

Mary oversees all advancement activities in The College of Arts and Sciences, including development, endowment management, alumni relations, and marketing communications. In particular, she provides strategic planning and leadership for advancement campaigns in the life sciences, humanities, behavioral sciences, and academic writing.

Ruth C. Benedict
Senior Director of Development
rcbenedi@syr.edu
(315) 443-8289

Ruth’s responsibilities include major gifts and foundations relations. She covers the metropolitan New York area, including New York City and Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties; Long Island; northern New Jersey; Fairfield County in Connecticut; and the Florida Gulf coast.

Steven D. Harrison
Senior Director of Development
sdharris@syr.edu
(315) 443-9492

Steve is responsible for major gift planning and donor engagement in all states west of the Mississippi River.

Ragan D. Royal
Director of Development
rroyal@syr.edu
(301) 333-2873

Ragan coordinates major gift planning and donor relations in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area and in parts of the Midwest and Southeast.

Rob Enslin
Communications Manager
rmenslin@syr.edu
(315) 443-3403

Rob manages The College’s media relations, publications, and special events/projects. He is a member of Dean’s Cabinet, writes for Syracuse University and Connections magazines, and oversees marketing communications for SU’s annual MayFest event.

Judy Bragg
Administrative Specialist
jabragg@syr.edu
(315) 443-1995

Judy manages the advancement office and is responsible for event planning, budget tracking, board of visitor meetings, and staff scheduling.

 
Lisa Balogh
Office Coordinator
lbalogh@syr.edu
(315) 443-2212

Lisa provides administrative support for the advancement staff, assisting in event planning, assisting with scheduling, regional event planning, receptions and celebrations, travel and reimbursement.

Mark Bailey
Office Assistant
mabailey@syr.edu
(315) 443-2462

Mark provides clerical support for the advancement staff. He prepares road kits, assists in expense and gift tracking, prepares correspondence, and orders supplies.

Lynda Weaver
Financial /Investment Analyst
llweaver@syr.edu
(315) 443-2202

Lynda conducts budgetary, prospect, and donor research for Advancement.

Contact Information

Advancement Office
307 Hall of Languages
The College of Arts and Sciences
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244-1170

Phone: (315) 443-1995
Fax: (315) 443-2470