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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.

	Karen Cochran Associate Director Major Gifts kcochran@jsg.utexas.edu, 512-471-6010 Karen partners with friends and alumni to realize their philanthropic vision through support of the Jackson School.  She visits friends and alumni in the Dallas Metroplex, Midland, San Antonio and Corpus Christi areas.  She is working to build the presence of the Jackson School in Colorado, California and Oklahoma and travels there frequently.
	Jazmine Leon-Wing Assistant Director Constituent Relations jleon-wing@jsg.utexas.edu, 512-232-8085 Jazmine delivers high-level stewardship for the Geology Foundation endowments and communicates the impact of these gifts with our most loyal donors.   She serves to strengthen sponsorship relationships with current and future corporate friends and manages the implementation of the JSG Corporate Partners Program.  To round out her duties, Jazmine coordinates print, electronic and web media for the team.
	Kristen Tucek Assistant Director Alumni Relations ktucek@jsg.utexas.edu, 512-471-2223 Kristen fosters  a life-long relationship between our geosciences alumni and the Jackson family through regional and national programming, personal visits and developing meaningful volunteer opportunities.  Kristen serves as the liaison for the Friends and Alumni Network (FANS) board and chapters, and coordinates the Earth is Calling program.  To raise our excellence, Kristen is leading the efforts for our 15% by 2015 alumni participation campaign.
	Georgia Smith Development Associate gsmith@jsg.utexas.edu, 512-471-1282 Georgia assures that the development and alumni team operates at peak efficiency by delivering stellar administrative support.  She manages event logistics, coordinates travel, manages the Directors calendar, accepts gifts and oversees the pre-and post endowment process.