Meet the ACC Advancement & Foundation Team
Our staff connects the generosity of our community with the students who need it most. From building donor relationships to stewarding every gift with care, this is the team behind the mission.
Leadership
Joining as Vice Chancellor for College Advancement and Executive Director of the ACC Foundation in March 2025, Miriam leads engagement and philanthropic efforts to support student success and meet the institution's strategic priorities. With nearly 20 years of fundraising experience across high-profile higher education, health care, and arts organizations, Miriam specializes in expanding philanthropic support and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
Miriam A. Smith
Vice Chancellor for College Advancement & Executive Director of the ACC Foundation
Since transitioning to Executive Assistant for College Advancement and the ACC Foundation in 2025, Julia focuses on keeping day-to-day operations and workflows running seamlessly while connecting key stakeholders to support the Advancement Team, Foundation Board, and institutional strategic needs.
Julia MJ Doody
Executive Assistant, College Advancement & ACC Foundation
Development
As Senior Director of Leadership Giving, Amy leads major gift fundraising initiatives to support the mission and strategic priorities of ACC. With over thirty years of experience in higher education, she works closely with the Vice Chancellor to drive high-level philanthropic initiatives, managing a portfolio at the leadership giving level, ensuring alignment with organizational goals to open doors for ACC students.
Amy Bawcom
Senior Director, Leadership Giving
With a focus on executing strategic fundraising initiatives, Tanner cultivates community partnerships and secures philanthropic support to expand access and opportunities for students. He is driven by the opportunity to connect passionate donors with the college's vital mission.
Tanner Rex
Director, Development
Alumni Relations
Driving the strategic alumni engagement, development partnerships, and collaborative programs that advance institutional support, Mary Ann serves as the Founding Director of Alumni Relations for the ACC Foundation. Having joined the Foundation in 2022, she leverages more than twenty-five years of community engagement and fundraising expertise to advance the institution's mission and strengthen connections across the ACC community.
Mary Ann Cicala
Director, Alumni Relations
Advancement Services & Stewardship
Dedicated to building new infrastructure and strategy for the Advancement team, Raine guides gift administration, data services, stewardship, and donor engagement while collaborating closely with IT, finance, and legal services. She is inspired by supporting the Foundation's growth and connecting with community donors and alums to serve the needs and dreams of ACC students.
Raine Munkens
Senior Director, Advancement Services & Stewardship
With 35 years of service to the college, including 19 years with the Foundation, Ann manages the Foundation's scholarship program, oversees financial administration for donor funds, and coordinates donor recognition events to strengthen donor relationships. She is most inspired by seeing students achieve their dreams of earning a college education and knowing scholarships help ease their financial burdens.
Ann Schubert
Director, Operations
Through targeted and strategic fundraising appeals, Zoe increases support for ACC to promote student success. As an alum and ACC Foundation team member, she brings a deep appreciation for the vital role ACC plays in the community and the transformative opportunities it creates for students.
Zoe A. O’Balle
Director, Annual Giving & Fundraising Programs
Processing donations, managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling statements, and preparing financial reports, Adriana ensures full compliance with nonprofit regulations. She is inspired by the team's collective effort to support ACC students through scholarships.
Adriana Catalan
Accounting Technician
Leading marketing and communications strategies for the ACC Foundation, Ana oversees branding, design, web, and digital initiatives to advance the Foundation's mission. She is most passionate about bringing exciting fundraising and donor outreach strategies to life to inspire support for the vital team that makes student success a reality.
Ana C. Juarez
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Mentoring scholarship students toward achieving their academic and personal goals, Pat Culpepper serves as Student Outreach Specialist for the ACC Foundation while assisting in the smooth administration of scholarship operations. Driven by the ACC Foundation’s mission to help students make their dreams come true, Pat is dedicated to creating supportive pathways that empower ACC students to succeed throughout their educational journey.
Patricia Culpepper
Student Outreach
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