About Melinda

Melinda Hagemann joined both the fundraising professional field and UCCS in 2012 following a career in advertising and sales management. In her role as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement at UCCS, she works in partnership with campus and advancement professionals to increase access to education, cultivate alumni and community connections and she supports strategic initiatives through philanthropic leadership. Melinda became involved with AFP in 2016 and quickly became involved with chapter activities, and ultimately joined the AFP SOCO board in 2017. During her tenure on the board, she worked on the education committee, the awards committee, supported the Summit on Philanthropy in a number of capacities through in-person and digital formats, and served as board Secretary.