Daniel Spadafore

Daniel Spadafore is a higher education administrator with a wealth of leadership experience in areas such as institutional advancement, international relations, enrollment management, and student development.

He has played crucial roles in alumni engagement at Eastern Michigan University and international advancement activities at Michigan State University, where he currently serves as the Chief of Staff in the Broad College of Business.

With a solid educational background, Daniel holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership - Higher Education from Eastern Michigan University, a Master of Arts in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education from Michigan State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Social Science from Eastern Michigan University.

His interests lie in Diversity & Inclusion, Institutional Advancement, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, and International Fundraising.

Throughout his career, he has held various positions such as Senior Director of International Advancement, Associate Director of International Advancement, and Associate Director for Alumni Engagement at Michigan State University. Daniel has also served as the Interim Executive Director of Alumni Relations at Eastern Michigan University.

His professional journey includes roles at prestigious institutions like the University of Maryland, University of Michigan-Dearborn, and several departments within Michigan State University.

Daniel Spadafore's expertise extends to areas like leadership development, alumni engagement, international relations, and organizational change within the higher education landscape.