Office of University Advancement | Offices & Services, Biola University

What We Do

Our Mission:

The mission of Biola University's Office of University Advancement is to cultivate engagement and generosity towards the university, and to facilitate the journey towards the Biola of tomorrow.

Contact Us:

For general questions regarding the Office of University Advancement, contact the Executive Assistant to the Interim Vice President: (562) 944-0351 x3843 | katie.hendrickson@biola.edu

For questions regarding your giving to the university, contact Advancement Services: (562) 903-4774 | adv.services@biola.edu

Offices & Services

Department Members

AllAdvancement Communications and MarketingAdvancement DivisionAdvancement OperationsAlumni and Family EngagementAnnual GivingCMRDevelopment DivisionFoundation Relations and Capital ProjectsMajor and Planned Gifts

Heather Cordell

Interim Vice President for Advancement

Kira McCracken

Associate Vice President for Advancement

Katie Hendrickson

Executive Assistant to the Interim Vice President for Advancement and the AVP for Advancement

Hilary Dempster

Director of Advancement Communications & Marketing

Christina Stryffeler

Digital Marketing Manager

Kyle Kohner

Advancement Communications Coordinator

Stephanie Ramirez

Assistant Director of Alumni & Family Engagement

Laura Fong

Alumni Engagement & Student Transitions Manager

Veronica Sansonetti

Alumni & Family Care Coordinator

Sam Sim

Advancement Events Manager

Amy Weaver

Director of Annual Giving

Abigail Moore

Annual Giving & Engagement Manager

Ann Shepherd

Director of Foundation Relations

Evelyn DenOuden

Senior Director of Advancement Operations

Craig Belanger

Director of Development Research

Kelvin Hom

Business Sys Analyst, ADV

Bob Mancini

Senior Research Analyst

George Hsing

Asst Dir, Adv Business Svs

Yolanda Wright

Assistant Director of Gift Operations

Kathy Chiang

Manager of Gift Operations

Joshua Johnson

Data Analyst, Advancement

Chris Grace

Director, Center for Marriage and Relationships

Alisa Grace

Co-Director, Center for Marriage & Relationships

Chelsea Smith

Admin Asst to Center Directors

Scott Singletary

Senior Director of Major and Planned Gifts

Eric Knudson

Regional Development Director

Ken Daughters

Regional Development Director

Kristen Hahn

Regional Development Director, Director of Ruby Women

Denise Migeot

Donor Relations Specialist

Julie Cimino

Regional Development Director for Northern California