Staff Members

Sewit Eskinder

NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2023

In her role as the prospect management specialist, Sewit works with the directors of development to ensure that their portfolios are being managed properly. Sewit graduated from NDSU in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in music, then returned in 2022 to complete a vocal music education degree.

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NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2023

In her role as the prospect management specialist, Sewit works with the directors of development to ensure that their portfolios are being managed properly. Sewit graduated from NDSU in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in music, then returned in 2022 to complete a vocal music education degree.

Carrie Feigum

NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2023

As the stewardship manager, Carrie is responsible for the development and management of an institution-wide donor stewardship plan. With a donor-centered mindset, Carrie coordinates and delivers personalized and individualized correspondence, impact reports, impact stories, and other communications inspiring new and continued philanthropy to support NDSU.

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NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2023

As the stewardship manager, Carrie is responsible for the development and management of an institution-wide donor stewardship plan. With a donor-centered mindset, Carrie coordinates and delivers personalized and individualized correspondence, impact reports, impact stories, and other communications inspiring new and continued philanthropy to support NDSU.

Alyssa Teubner

NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2023

As director of corporate relations, Alyssa’s goal is to help corporations make connections across campus that are mutually beneficial to the University and the industry.

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NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2023

As director of corporate relations, Alyssa’s goal is to help corporations make connections across campus that are mutually beneficial to the University and the industry.

Allison Finholdt

NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2022

As a development coordinator, Allison develops reports, manages portfolios, and provides support to directors of development and the managing directors.

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NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2022

As a development coordinator, Allison develops reports, manages portfolios, and provides support to directors of development and the managing directors.

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.

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.