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Staff Members
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jennifer Price
NDSU Foundation Team Member Since 2021
In her role as senior prospect research manager, Jennifer analyzes internal and external data to help identify friends and supporters of NDSU.
Jennifer currently lives in Fargo with her husband, Brian, and their dog, Sadie.
NDSU Foundation Team Member Since 2021
In her role as senior prospect research manager, Jennifer analyzes internal and external data to help identify friends and supporters of NDSU.
Jennifer currently lives in Fargo with her husband, Brian, and their dog, Sadie.
Stefanie Kelly
NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2014
Stefanie, a director of athletic development, helps lead philanthropy and Team Makers efforts in the Twin Cities metro area. Prior to this role, Stefanie served as a development professional for Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, and Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she was also head coach for the women’s track and field team.
NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2014
Stefanie, a director of athletic development, helps lead philanthropy and Team Makers efforts in the Twin Cities metro area. Prior to this role, Stefanie served as a development professional for Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, and Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she was also head coach for the women’s track and field team.
Kandi Thompson
NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2016
Kandi, the Foundation’s donor compliance services coordinator, provides general support for the donor compliance services department, which includes writing donor agreements and providing fund maintenance, administration, reporting, and compliance.
NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2016
Kandi, the Foundation’s donor compliance services coordinator, provides general support for the donor compliance services department, which includes writing donor agreements and providing fund maintenance, administration, reporting, and compliance.
Justin Swanson
NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2018
Justin is a North Dakotan born and raised as he grew up in a rural farming community in Benson County. He’s a lifelong learner with a passion for education and received his bachelors and master’s degrees from NDSU. He credits NDSU and his education here for many of his personal relationships and professional opportunities.
NDSU Foundation Team Member since 2018
Justin is a North Dakotan born and raised as he grew up in a rural farming community in Benson County. He’s a lifelong learner with a passion for education and received his bachelors and master’s degrees from NDSU. He credits NDSU and his education here for many of his personal relationships and professional opportunities.
