Stephanie Venti

Stephanie Venti is an accomplished professional in the field of development, currently serving as the Senior Director Of Development at the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego).1 With a strong background in higher education, she has demonstrated expertise in nonprofit organizations, management, fundraising, and leadership.

Stephanie's educational background includes:

• A Certificate in Fund Raising Management from Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
• A Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from San Diego State University-California State University

Throughout her career, Stephanie has held several key positions that have contributed to her extensive experience in development and higher education:

• Senior Director Of Development at University of California San Diego (current role)
• Director of Development at The Preuss School UCSD
• Director of Development at YMCA of San Diego County
• Director of Marketing and Alumni Relations at LEAD San Diego
• Development Officer and Editor at San Diego State University
• Account Executive at Southwest Strategies

In her current role at UC San Diego, Stephanie is actively involved in supporting various initiatives and departments within the university. She has expressed pride in supporting the Social Sciences department and has been involved in hiring for development positions within the School of Social Sciences.23 Additionally, she has shown interest in and support for UC San Diego's research efforts, particularly in areas such as environmental economics and climate change.4

Stephanie's long-standing connection to UC San Diego spans over 40 years, during which she has been a graduate student, faculty member, and now a development professional.2 This extensive history with the institution gives her a unique perspective and deep understanding of the university's mission and needs.

Under her leadership, UC San Diego has seen notable achievements, including climbing to the nation's 6th best public university in U.S. News & World Report Rankings.5 This accomplishment reflects the university's ongoing commitment to excellence and growth, areas in which Stephanie likely plays a significant role through her development efforts.