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Serena Savino has been appointed the Whiting School\u2019s associate dean for development and alumni relations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benjamin T. Rome Dean Ed Schlesinger observes that Savino\u2019s holistic approach as a fundraiser made her an especially strong candidate. \u201cSerena\u2019s 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,\u201d Schlesinger says.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is a terrific opportunity to help advance the school\u2019s\u2014and the university\u2019s\u2014mission during a period of tremendous growth,\u201d Savino says. \u201cOur donors, alumni, faculty, and students are so dedicated to the school\u2019s success and are eager to engage.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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