Alumni Development and Alumni RelationsThe Office of Development and Alumni Relations is responsible for development, alumni relations, and marketing. The staff handles numerous projects, including special events, publications, the web site, Pitt Engineer, displays, promotions, and fundraising. We're always looking for volunteers for our events and we love to meet with alumni, so please call us at 412-624-2458 with any questions or to set up a meeting.
AARON CONLEY, Ed.D. Executive Director of Development and Alumni Relations
416 Cathedral of Learning Mark ZiegenfussDirector of Development
Mark Ziegenfuss joined the staff in September 2007 as Director of Development. Mark graduated from Robert Morris University with a BS in business administration. While attending college, Mark held various positions at Coca-Cola, starting with account manager and quickly becoming responsible for the execution of all Coca-Cola brands. Mark coordinated promotional activities, generated consumer marketing campaigns that drove gross profit dollars, and spearheaded academic fundraising initiatives including partnerships with local universities and school districts. He also worked on healthcare initiative fundraising involving multiple teaching hospitals such as Allegheny General Hospital and Children’s Hospital. Mark has a strong background in contractual agreements, ROI documentation, and delivering valuable execution of brand penetration and revenue growth that he looks forward to putting to use here at Pitt. 415 Cathedral of Learning Butch BrynerDirector of Development
Butch Bryner joined the Swanson School of Engineering in February 2008. He most recently served as a Regional Director and the Associate Director of Development for the American Lung Association of Maryland working in events, corporate and foundation relations, grant management, and individual giving. Previously, Butch coordinated educational programs and promotional design for the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. “I have always had a great desire to support higher education and welcome the opportunity to work with staff, faculty, and especially alumni who want to further enhance the programs and reputation of Pitt and the Swanson School of Engineering.” Butch holds a BA from Saint Vincent College where he first found interest in development and alumni relations and an MLA from Johns Hopkins University. 415 Cathedral of Learning
Don ShieldsDirector of Corporate Relations
424 Cathedral of Learning Carey Anne ZuccaDirector of Constituent Relations
417 Cathedral of Learning Sonia GillDirector of Marketing & Communications
418 Cathedral of Learning Teralyn IscrupeAssociate Director of Marketing & Communications
425 Cathedral of Learning Jennifer WeltonAnnual Fund & Special Projects Coordinator
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Dr. Aaron Conley joined the Swanson School of Engineering in April 2003. He was previously with Florida State University, where he was Assistant Dean for Development in the College of Business. Dr. Conley also worked for Purdue University, where he was a Development Officer in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. A native of Indiana, he earned a doctorate in higher education & philanthropic studies from Indiana University in 1999, and completed the Certificate in Fund Raising Management from the IU Center on Philanthropy. Dr. Conley has published research on philanthropy in higher education in the CASE International Journal of Educational Advancement and Nonprofit Management & Leadership. In 2006, he co-authored a book chapter on philanthropy and public universities which appeared in Privatization and Public Universities (Indiana Univ. Press). He also directs a nationwide survey, on behalf of the Engineering Development Forum, which measures baseline data for development operations at engineering schools throughout the U.S. This survey can be viewed by clicking 
Don Shields joined the Swanson School of Engineering in 2005. Prior to joining the University of Pittsburgh, Don was the Director of Development for the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University where he has was an integral part of the university team that generated more than $80 million in philanthropic investments and $85 million in corporate sponsored research funding for the College. He also established an integrated nationwide Advisory Council network to provide advice and advocacy for the College from a variety of key constituencies. Don received a BS in geosciences/biogeology from Penn State, a MS in geology from the University of Nebraska, and a Master of Public Management (MPM) from Carnegie Mellon.
Carey Anne Zucca joined the Swanson School of Engineering
in March 2007. Her previous role working in the Marketing and Communications Department at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute combined with more than four years of experience working for SAE International has provided her with a solid foundation for success in development and alumni relations. Carey Anne has worked on such events as the annual gala benefiting Hillman Cancer Center, as well as SAE’s international Collegiate Design Series competitions which span nearly every engineering medium. She also has published several technical scientific and automotive articles, and offers a background in design for web and print media. Carey Anne received a BA in english at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a minor in communications media with a concentration in photography. 
Sonia Gill joined the University of Pittsburgh in 2004 to further enhance the marketing and communications efforts and build upon the strong brand identity of the Swanson School of Engineering. Prior to joining Pitt, Sonia worked as marketing coordinator for the Duquesne University Center for Environmental Research & Education for six years, during which she served as editor of a variety of print and web media. She was also responsible for elements of marketing planning, research, advertising, and public relations. Sonia also worked for MARC USA, one of Pittsburgh’s largest full-service advertising agencies, as an account executive. Her clients included national, regional, and local organizations that spanned the retail, academic, service, and non-profit sectors. Sonia holds a BA in communications and an MBA with a concentration in marketing and human resources, both earned at Duquesne University.
Teralyn Iscrupe joined the Swanson School of Engineering in July 2007. Prior to joining the University of Pittsburgh, Teralyn worked at First Commonwealth Bank, where she developed and designed web articles and other publications for nearly 2,000 employees. Teralyn’s initiative in gathering employee feedback, analyzing web activity, and coordinating employee forums facilitated several internal communications programs. She received her BA in journalism with a dual major in communications media and a concentration in photography from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Teralyn believes in catering to the needs of the individual reader and looks forward to producing web articles, newsletters, and e-newsletters for the Swanson School of Engineering.
Jennifer
Welton began working in development at the Pitt Telefund where she
was one of the top fundraisers and a member of the committee to
create the Pitt Program Council Endowed Book Fund. Prior to joining
the Swanson School of Engineering as development assistant, Jennifer was
an annual fund assistant and worked on the Pitt Internal Campaign,
direct mail programs, and matching gifts coordination. "I enjoy
leaving work knowing that I either directly or indirectly helped
someone receive an education," she says. Jennifer received her BA in communications from the University of Pittsburgh in April 2007. As part of the team,
Jennifer assists with stewardship, purchasing, budgets, and Advance,
the internal alumni information system. 
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