Staff Members

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 an executive assistant, Allison provides operational assistance to the vice presidents of development and alumni and donor connections and managing directors of development. She handles day-to-day logistics support and ensures seamless coordination of multiple NDSU Foundation Trustee committees.

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NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2022

As an executive assistant, Allison provides operational assistance to the vice presidents of development and alumni and donor connections and managing directors of development. She handles day-to-day logistics support and ensures seamless coordination of multiple NDSU Foundation Trustee committees.

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 senior marketing and engagement 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 senior marketing and engagement 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.