2026 Advancement Symposium
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC | May 18-19, 2026
2026 SYMPOSIUM PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Symposium Committee oversees the full review and selection process for presentation proposal submissions. Comprised of representatives from institutions across the UNC System, this committee ensures a fair, thorough, and collaborative evaluation of all proposals. Through this cross-campus expertise, this committee helps build a Symposium that reflects the varying strengths, priorities, and perspectives of Advancement Professionals within our state.
Administrative Professionals (AP)
Diamond Clyburn, UNC School of the Arts
Danielle Kaspar, NC School of Science and Math
Robin Parker, Elizabeth City State
Advancement Communications and Marketing (ACOMM)
Nikki Crain, East Carolina University
Josiah Russell, NC Central University
Advancement Leadership (AL)
BreAnna Branch, UNC Pembroke
Caleb Heatwole, Fayetteville State University
John Kirby, Winston-Salem State University
Advancement Services (AS)
Milton Costen, Winston-Salem State
Katie Fulcher, East Carolina University
Judy Schieck, UNC Wilmington
Alumni Relations and Engagement (ARE)
Crystal Boyce, NC A&T State University
Jaycie Loud, UNC Charlotte
Peyton Upchurch, UNC Greensboro
Annual Giving (AG)
Jasmine Amaniampong, UNC Charlotte
Maggie Musser, East Carolina University
Brodie Smith, NC School of Science and Math
Corporate and Foundation Relations
Johnny Hill, NC Central University
Barry McCauley Jr., Elizabeth City State
Donor Relations and Stewardship
Janice Baker, Elizabeth City State
Amanda Hartzell Fensterer, UNC Asheville
Alyssa Kasko, NC State University
Heather Visingard, Appalachian State University
Event Planning and Special Events
Jeanette Evans, UNC-Chapel Hill
Emily Gillespie, UNC System Office
Melanie Moore Richeson, UNC Charlotte
Major and Planned Giving
Hannah Bennett, Appalachian State University
Mark Colone, UNC Charlotte
Lauren Eakin, Appalachian State University
Letitia Evans, Elizabeth City State
Chere Flowers, Winston-Salem State
Pam Hardin, Appalachian State University
Diane Frost Hill, NC A&T State University