Serena Savino has been appointed the Whiting School’s associate dean for development and alumni relations.
With over 15 years of experience in fundraising as a frontline gift officer, program director, and manager, Savino brings to Johns Hopkins a record of fostering engagement with donors, including alumni and members of industry, and working with faculty and students to drive successful fundraising initiatives.
She joins JHU after more than a decade at Cornell. Prior to that, she was a fundraiser for neurosciences at UCLA and at the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
Benjamin T. Rome Dean Ed Schlesinger observes that Savino’s holistic approach as a fundraiser made her an especially strong candidate. “Serena’s significant experience in a complex academic environment, her donor-centric approach, and principal gifts fundraising expertise make her an excellent fit for the Whiting School,” Schlesinger says.
“This is a terrific opportunity to help advance the school’s—and the university’s—mission during a period of tremendous growth,” Savino says. “Our donors, alumni, faculty, and students are so dedicated to the school’s success and are eager to engage.”
photograph by Adam Murtland