Staff Members

Lexi Warren

NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2022

Lexi Warren, an assistant director of events and programs, plans and executes events designed to cultivate, recognize, educate, and steward NDSU alumni, supporters, and friends.

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NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2022

Lexi Warren, an assistant director of events and programs, plans and executes events designed to cultivate, recognize, educate, and steward NDSU alumni, supporters, and friends.

Miranda Rutten

NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2022

As director of development operations, Miranda provides guidance to the development operations team who support directors of development in their fundraising efforts.

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NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2022

As director of development operations, Miranda provides guidance to the development operations team who support directors of development in their fundraising efforts.

Hannah Aanerud

NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2022

As the events and programs coordinator, Hannah provides support to the directors of events and programs in preparation for events and oversees NDSU Watch Sites and event registration.

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NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2022

As the events and programs coordinator, Hannah provides support to the directors of events and programs in preparation for events and oversees NDSU Watch Sites and event registration.

Brandon Baumgartner

NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2022

Brandon, a director of development in the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources, promotes the goals and priorities of NDSU by building relationships with alumni and securing financial support for student scholarships, academic programs, endowed faculty positions, and facilities.

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NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2022

Brandon, a director of development in the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources, promotes the goals and priorities of NDSU by building relationships with alumni and securing financial support for student scholarships, academic programs, endowed faculty positions, and facilities.

Emily Erickson

NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2022

As the Foundation’s marketing strategist, Emily develops strategies and marketing content to drive engagement among constituents, alumni, and friends of NDSU using email, social media, and various digital and print platforms.

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NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2022

As the Foundation’s marketing strategist, Emily develops strategies and marketing content to drive engagement among constituents, alumni, and friends of NDSU using email, social media, and various digital and print platforms.

Kyah Armitage

NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2022

As a human resources generalist, Kyah coordinates human resources functions for the NDSU Foundation. Her role includes employee recruitment, performance management, training and development, and employee retention and appreciation. She is an advocate for and will provide support to the NDSU Foundation and its people.

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NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2022

As a human resources generalist, Kyah coordinates human resources functions for the NDSU Foundation. Her role includes employee recruitment, performance management, training and development, and employee retention and appreciation. She is an advocate for and will provide support to the NDSU Foundation and its people.

Dereck Ostdahl

NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2021

In his role, Dereck oversees the deliver of information and process automation to boost productivity and create efficiencies to meet the Foundation’s needs. He performs data analysis; develops, documents, and maintains reports and dashboards; and develops workflows designed to automate identified Foundation business processes.

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NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2021

In his role, Dereck oversees the deliver of information and process automation to boost productivity and create efficiencies to meet the Foundation’s needs. He performs data analysis; develops, documents, and maintains reports and dashboards; and develops workflows designed to automate identified Foundation business processes.

Marisa Nygord

NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2021

As a director of development in the College of Engineering, Marisa helps NDSU alumni and friends make a meaningful impact on campus by securing financial support for student scholarships, faculty research, student-focused programs, and facilities.

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NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2021

As a director of development in the College of Engineering, Marisa helps NDSU alumni and friends make a meaningful impact on campus by securing financial support for student scholarships, faculty research, student-focused programs, and facilities.

Isaac Erickson

As an accountant at the Foundation, Isaac works closely with the general ledger accounting, investments, donor pledges, and scholarships. Isaac was born and raised in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

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As an accountant at the Foundation, Isaac works closely with the general ledger accounting, investments, donor pledges, and scholarships. Isaac was born and raised in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.