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A comprehensive approach to friend and fund raising for UT geosciences.
The Development & Alumni Relations is working with our friends and alumni to build the strongest geosciences alumni network and academic institution in the world. We are your go-to source for engaging with the Jackson family through events, re-connecting with the 40 acres or making a gift to support future geosciences leaders. Please consider making a gift of your time, talents or treasure to advance the mission of the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin within the context of development and alumni relations.
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Andrew West
Chief Development Officer
awest@jsg.utexas.edu, (512) 471-6010
Andrew West is the Chief Development Officer for the Jackson School of Geosciences. In this role, he oversees all development and alumni relations activities for the Jackson School. Andrew has spent the past seven years here on campus in the University Development Office supporting initiatives in the College of Fine Arts as well as other programs across campus. He is a proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and a lifelong Austinite. Andrew lives in North Austin with his wife Mandy and daughter Abigail. |
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Elizabeth Gibson
Director of Major Gifts
egibson@jsg.utexas.edu, (512) 232-8052
Elizabeth joined the Jackson School of Geosciences in November 2022 as a Director of Development, Major Gifts, where she is responsible for raising major gift philanthropic support. Elizabeth has 20+ years in non-profit development and operations with state and national health and human service agencies. She holds a B.J. from The University of Texas at Austin, and a Certificate of Fund Raising Management from Indiana University’s Lilly School of Philanthropy. She is a proud member of the University of Texas Longhorn Alumni Band and lives in the North Austin area with her husband. |
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Nick Warrington
Director of Major Gifts
nwarrington@jsg.utexas.edu, (512) 471-1661
Nick Warrington join the University of Texas at Austin and the Jackson School of Geosciences in May of 2023. As the Director of Major Gifts, Nick strives to find opportunities for passionate alumni and families to support the mission and future of the Jackson School of Geosciences through philanthropy. He believes that together, the supporters and the Jackson School, can pull together resources to accomplish something that neither could do on their own. Nick has over 10 years of experience in higher education alumni relations & development. Prior to joining the Jackson School, he has worked at Virginia Tech, Wright State University, and Trinity University. Nick resides in San Antonio with his partner and their Bernadoodle, Tilly. |
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Kristen Tucek
Director of Corporate Relations
ktucek@jsg.utexas.edu, (512) 471-2223
Kristen oversees corporate relations at the Jackson School. In this role, she works strategically with industry partners to maximize their philanthropic impact and to increase collaborative opportunities between companies and The University of Texas at Austin. Kristen has a B.S. degree in Nutritional Sciences from Texas A&M University and over 15 years of experience in nonprofit volunteer management. |
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Courtney Vletas
Director of Donor and Alumni Engagement
cvletas@jsg.utexas.edu, (512) 232-4824
Courtney is passionate about building meaningful connections that strengthen the Jackson School of Geosciences and its community of alumni and supporters. With more than 17 years of experience in nonprofit work, she finds purpose in supporting initiatives that help people, strengthen communities, and contribute to a better world—especially through science and education. She earned her B.A. from George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs and later completed a Certificate in Nonprofit Management at The University of Texas at Austin. Courtney lives in Round Rock, Texas, with her husband, where they enjoy being part of a vibrant and growing community. |
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Georgia Sanders
Chief of Staff, Development and Alumni Relations
gsanders@jsg.utexas.edu, (512) 471-1282
Georgia has over 20 years of experience in different aspects of development. She is responsible for overseeing the Donor Relations programs at the Jackson School – including planning the Evening of Thanks and the Scholars Luncheon, our annual events that recognize and thank donors. Georgia also manages the Geology Foundation Advisory Council meetings. She is a lifelong Longhorn and loves being on campus every day. |
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Marissa Stubbe
Donor and Alumni Engagement Coordinator
mstubbe@jsg.utexas.edu
Marissa Stubbe is the Donor and Alumni Engagement Coordinator for the Jackson School of Geosciences. In this role she supports the gift officers with event management, stewardship, and other projects. Since graduating from Hendrix College, she has worked in theater and film production around Texas. More recently, she has worked the last three years at University Events and Experience at UT. In her spare time, she teaches improv comedy and reads copiously.
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Rebecca East
Development Associate
reast@jsg.utexas.edu
Rebecca East is the Development Associate for the Jackson School of Geosciences and has a passion for supporting UT Austin’s students and stakeholders. After graduating from UT Theatre and Dance in 2020, she spent her early career as a fine arts educator in Austin ISD. More recently she served as the Operations Manager for a local stage labor provider that supported Texas Performing Arts and The Long Center for The Performing Arts in Austin, TX. Hook ‘Em!
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