East Carolina University
Health Sciences Development & Alumni Affairs
Medical & Health Sciences Foundation, Inc.

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Meet the Team

East Carolina University Medical & Health Sciences Foundation, Inc.

Health Sciences Development & Alumni Affairs
525 Moye Boulevard
Greenville, NC 27834

Phone
    Toll Free: (888) 816-2238
    Local: (252) 744-2238
    Fax
: (252) 744-3261
Email
: mhsfoundation@ecu.edu


Carole NovickMickey Dowdy

Interim President, Medical & Health Sciences Foundation
ECU
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
dowdym@ecu.edu
252-328-9550

Mickey Dowdy, ECU vice chancellor for university advancement, is serving as the interim president for the ECU Medical & Health Sciences Foundation. Mickey joined East Carolina in July 2006 as vice chancellor for university advancement. In that capacity he oversees the university's alumni, development and marketing programs. Before joining ECU, he served Virginia Commonwealth University from 1993 to 2006 as CEO of the health sciences campus foundation and chief development officer for health sciences development operations.   From 1984 until 1993 he served as vice president for development at University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia; and from 1979 to 1984 he held a variety of positions on the development staff at University of Richmond. He holds a BA degree from University of Richmond and an MBA degree from University of Mary Washington.

 

Greg Prince

T. Greg Prince

Director of Development, Division of Health Sciences
princet@ecu.edu
252-744-6265

T. Greg Prince is the director of development for ECU's Division of Health Sciences. His primary fund raising duties are with the Brody School of Medicine. Greg earned his B.A. at UNC-Chapel Hill and Ed.M. at Harvard University. Currently he is pursuing his Ed.D. in educational leadership at ECU. Greg has been with ECU since April 2007.

Mark Alexander

Mark Alexander, '04
Director of Development, College of Nursing
alexanderma@ecu.edu
252-744-2324

Mark is the director of development for the College of Nursing and has served in this capacity since January 2007. He is responsible for the fund raising program for the college as well as overseeing the scholarship program. He is a 2004 graduate of ECU, earning a B.S. in economics.  He is currently taking classes at ECU to pursue a master's degree in public administration with a concentration in non-profit management.

 

Patrice Frede

 Patrice M. Frede
Director of Development, College of Allied Health Sciences
fredep@ecu.edu
252-744-3523

Pat's primary responsibility is to garner financial support for the College of Allied Health Sciences by matching prospective donors' objectives to existing critical needs. She has a B.S. in psychology from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Cardinal Stritch University in Wisconsin. Pat is also a member of the U.S. Navy Reserve and was recalled to active service from August 2009 to October 2010.  She served in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.


Karen Cobb

Karen H. Cobb
Director of Annual giving and Alumni/Parent Relations
cobbk@ecu.edu
252-744-3231

Karen is the director of annual giving and alumni/parent relations for the Brody School of Medicine and works closely with alumni and students. Karen is responsible for the BSOM Alumni Journal, class reunions and oversees the annual mailing campaigns. Karen has been with ECU since 2008 and previously served as director of development at NC Wesleyan College.

 

Kristen Ward

Kristen Ward
Director of Development, School of Dental Medicine
wardk@ecu.edu
252-744-2239

Kristen is the director of development for the School of Dental Medicine.  Previously, Kristen served as associate director of development at North Carolina Wesleyan College and director of development for the American Red Cross.  She has a B.A. in English and psychology and a non-profit management certificate from Duke University.

 

Renee Safford-White

Renee Safford-White, '10
University Program Associate
saffordwhiter@ecu.edu
252-744-3070

Renee is part of the foundation team serving as the annual fund coordinator. She also works closely with the Brody Scholar Program. Renee has more than 14 years of experience working at ECU as an executive assistant and working with special events. She graduated in 2010 with a B.S. in business education, earned an M.P.A. in November 2011, and is currently pursuing a PhD. 


 

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Elizabeth K. Briney, '04
Executive Assistant
brineye@ecu.edu
252-744-3480

Elizabeth is the executive assistant to the president. She works closely with the Medical & Health Sciences Foundation board of directors and is responsible for the administration of board activities. Elizabeth is a 2004 graduate of ECU with a B.S. in child development and family relations and has worked at ECU since January 2006.

 

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Candace Darden
University Program Associate
dardenc@ecu.edu
252-744-2218

As a part of the team, Candace is responsible for the management of all aspects of personnel administration for the foundation. She also assists with fund raising support and publication design. She graduated from Mount Olive College with a B.S. in business administration and organizational development. Candace has been with ECU since April 2007.


 

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Allison Brown Cavanaugh
Administrative Support Associate
cavanaugha@ecu.edu
252-744-2055

Allison provides administrative support in a number of critical areas. Her voice is often the first one you hear when you call the foundation. Her responsibilities include data coordination, gift processing and development support. Allison has been with the foundation for 11 years.

 

Financial Services

Mandy King
Interim Controller
kinga@ecu.edu
252-744-2068

Mandy King is part of the financial services team, serving as interim controller for the ECU Medical & Health Sciences Foundation and controller for the ECU Alumni Association.  She has been with the University since 2003, having served several years as an accountant for the ECU Foundation.  Mandy is a graduate of Texas A&M University.

 

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Kim Bolam, '08
Accountant
bolamk@ecu.edu
252-744-2170

Kim is part of the financial services team serving as the accountant for the Medical & Health Sciences Foundation and the ECU Educational Foundation (Pirate Club). She graduated from ECU in 2008 with a B.S. in business administration and currently is working on her M.B.A. Kim joined the foundation in 2010 and has worked at ECU for more than 8 years.

 

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Julia Sligar
Administrative Support Specialist
sligarj@ecu.edu
252-744-3765

Julia is part of the financial services team, serving as the administrative support specialist for the Medical & Health Sciences Foundation. She processes accounts payable and a number of critical reports. Julia is a graduate of Georgia State University and has been with the foundation for more than six years.