Staff Members

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.

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.

Leah Ecklund

NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2021

As a senior graphic artist, Leah creates cohesive, curated, modern, and engaging graphic designs and digital illustrations for the NDSU Foundation. She brings her creative input and specialization to the table on a variety of projects, including event artwork and branding, website and email design, and magazine layout, among others.

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NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2021

As a senior graphic artist, Leah creates cohesive, curated, modern, and engaging graphic designs and digital illustrations for the NDSU Foundation. She brings her creative input and specialization to the table on a variety of projects, including event artwork and branding, website and email design, and magazine layout, among others.

Sharon Walters

NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2021

As director of human resources, Sharon and her team support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital. She provides leadership and sets organizational strategy within the areas of training and development, talent and performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, compliance and employment law, and safety and wellness.

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NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2021

As director of human resources, Sharon and her team support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital. She provides leadership and sets organizational strategy within the areas of training and development, talent and performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, compliance and employment law, and safety and wellness.