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Notable Achievements


 
Jessie Rainey
Jessie Rainey

Jessie Rainey

We’re proud to celebrate Jessie Rainey’s recognition as a 2022 Young Professional working in Major Companies honoree by the Wichita Business Journal. Jessie’s work as the senior director of development for the W. Frank Barton School of Business has helped lead the school to its new home in Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall.

We are so proud of Jessie and all she has accomplished in her time on the fundraising team!


 
Emily Mullins
Emily Mullins

Emily Mullins

We’re excited to recognize Emily Mullins as a member of the Wichita Business Journal’s 2023 Emerging Leaders class. Throughout the year, the program offers a number of opportunities to connect with other leaders from the Wichita area, along with sessions to discuss topics related to the business community.

Congratulations, Emily!


 

New Hires


 
Scotland Lamb
Scotland Lamb

Scotland Lamb

We are excited to announce that Scotland Lamb has joined our team! As director of prospect development, Scotland will us better connect with Shocker supporters to meet fundraising goals. She studied economics and public relations at K-State, where she received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Having worked for the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, and most recently at Heartspring in Wichita, Scotland is eager to apply her experience in prospect development to her new position.

Outside of work, Scotland enjoys spending time with her husband, Gus, and their two golden retrievers, Sandy and Bella. A former golfer at K-State, she still enjoys playing competitively. She is eager to return to a university setting.

Welcome, Scotland!


 
Matt Fisher
Matt Fisher

Matt Fisher

Join us in welcoming Matt Fisher to our team as assistant director of development for the College of Fine Arts! Matt graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in music education and from WSU with a master’s degree in music performance. As a proud WSU alumnus, Matt is eager to stay connected to the College of Fine Arts and to serve future students through his new position. While pursuing his master’s degree, he worked as a graduate teaching assistant in the School of Music, where he taught saxophone lessons.

When he’s not connecting with donors, Matt enjoys playing the saxophone, singing and playing tennis. He has one dog, Coco.


 

Stacie Williamson
Stacie Williamson

Stacie Williamson

Please join us in welcoming Stacie Williamson to the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement! Stacie’s new role as vice president of alumni engagement will be her second tenure here. She previously worked as the director of special events before transitioning into the role of director for annual giving at the WSU Foundation. Most recently, she served as the vice president for advancement at Heartspring in Wichita.

Graduating from WSU in 2005 with a degree in business administration and marketing, Stacie’s enthusiasm for her alma mater will aid in serving our mission by connecting Shocker alumni.

She lives in Maize with her husband, Jeremiah, and their three children, 2 dogs and 2 horses. She enjoys hosting gatherings at home and cheering on the Shockers from the stands.

Welcome (back), Stacie!


 

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Director of Communications – Alumni
Connie Kachel White | connie.white@wichita.edu | 316-978-3835

Director of Communications – Foundation
Emily Mullins | emily.mullins@wichita.edu | 316-978-3407