Personnel

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Gabrielle Peterson
Senior Director of Development
848-932-3593
g.peterson@rutgers.edu

Gabrielle is the chief advancement officer for the school and experiment station. She oversees the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement, leading all fundraising efforts including major gifts, corporate and foundation relations, gift planning, and annual giving.

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Vibu Udayaraj
Associate Director of Development
vu24@rutgersfoundation.org

As Associate Director of Development, Vibu focuses on building strong, meaningful relationships with alumni and friends. By aligning their passions with impactful opportunities at SEBS and NJAES, Vibu helps advance important initiatives through major gifts. Collaborating with the Rutgers University Foundation (RUF) and university faculty, Vibu is committed to advancing SEBS/NJAES priorities and fostering meaningful support for its mission.

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Stella Campbell
Assistant Director of Development
848-932-3752
stella.campbell@rutgers.edu

Stella is the Assistant Director of Development in the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement. Stella proactively seeks out connections with individuals to raise philanthropic support on behalf of Rutgers SEBS and NJAES. In alignment with the strategic plan of the School and Experiment Station, she cultivates relationships and identifies opportunities for growth with Rutgers alumni and friends. Stella is a proud SEBS'23 graduate with a B.S. in Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior.

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Margaret Chang
Senior Development Specialist
848-932-3572
margaret.chang@rutgers.edu

Margaret manages gift processing for all philanthropic gifts and grants to the school and experiment station. She also generates gift reports for departments and units and coordinates the gift acknowledgement process. In addition, Margaret works closely with colleagues from the business offices and the Rutgers University Foundation to create and oversee gift accounts.

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Brian McGonigle
Manager, Alumni and Community Engagement
848-932-4215
brian.mcgonigle@rutgers.edu

Alumni and Community Engagement is designed to create and amplify engagement opportunities and public events of the school and experiment station to enable diverse audiences to experience and become more fully engaged in the work of the university. Audiences include alumni, students, faculty, staff, retired faculty and staff, and stakeholders of all kinds who wish to be connected to the learning and sharing of the school and experiment station.

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Laura Mitchell
Administrative Coordinator
848-932-1937
lmitchell@sebs.rutgers.edu

Laura serves as the first point of contact for the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement. She leads all event efforts for the office, including the annual scholarship reception, SEBS Homecoming celebration and various donor and alumni focused events. She oversees all administrative functions for the office as well as supports the Senior Director of Development.