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Division of Institutional Advancement

Mission Statement: 
Delaware State University’s Division of Institutional Advancement assists all alumni, students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders in supporting the University’s mission through engagement and philanthropic activities worldwide.

The Delaware State University Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the welfare and future development of Delaware State University and its affiliated organizations.  The Foundation exists solely for the purpose of securing and administering private funds in support of academic programs, student scholarships, faculty development, public service initiatives, and other priorities of Delaware State University. 

staff

  • Dr. Vita Pickrum
    Vice President for Division of Institutional Advancement
    President, Delaware State University Foundation
    vpickrum [at] desu.edu
     
  • Delaware State University Foundation
    • Board Members
      • Dr. Enid Wallace Simms, Chairwoman
      • Ms. Nicole Dye-Anderson, Vice Chairwoman
      • Dr. Vita Pickrum, President
      • Mr. Vincent Rojas, Secretary/Treasurer
      • Ms. Henrietta Savage, Controller
      • Mr. William “CJ” Charlton
      • Ms. Cathleen Triggs Jones
      • Mr. Steve Ewing
      • Mr. Daryl Graham
      • Mr. Thomas Horne
      • Mr. Joseph Purzycki
      • Dr. Kathleen Shelton
      • Mr. David Kyle Sheppard
      • Ms. Joceyln Stewart
         
  • Office of Finance & Administrative Services
    • Ms. Henrietta Savage, Executive Assistant to the Vice President & Foundation President 
      Email:  hsavage [at] desu.edu
       
    • Ms. Stephanie Alvarez, Development Technician 
      Email:  salvarez [at] desu.edu
       
    • Ms. Lakisha Brown, Administrative Secretary 
      Email:  lfbrown [at] desu.edu
       
    • Ms. Alexis Jones, Budget Director   
      Email:  acjones [at] desu.edu
       
    • Ms. Rochelle Ross, Financial Analyst   
      Email:  rross [at] desu.edu
       
  • Office of Alumni Relations
    • Ms. Ursula Harvey, Executive Director for Alumni Relations
      Email:  uharvey [at] desu.edu
       
    • Ms. Tanisha Baker, Director of Strategic Alumni Engagement 
      Email:  tbaker [at] desu.edu
       
  • Office of Development
    • Dr. LaShawne Pryor, Associate Vice President for Development
      Email:  lpryor [at] desu.edu
       
    • Ms. Gina Sacchetti, Senior Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives 
      Email:  gsacchetti [at] desu.edu
       
    • Greg L. Lyles, Director of Major Gifts
      Email: glyles [at] desu.edu
       
    • Ms. Pia Z. Stokes, Director of Grants Development and Management
      Email:  pzstokes [at] desu.edu
       
    • Ms. Claudette Bradley, Annual Fund Manager
      Email:  cbradley [at] desu.edu

Location - Mailing address

Delaware State University
2nd Floor Administration Building
1200 N. DuPont Hwy.
Dover, DE 19901

Phone:  302.857.6055
Email:   dsufoundation [at] desu.edu