Advancement

Ted brings more than three decades of fundraising and capital campaign experience to American Ancestors. Previously, he successfully led campaigns at various educational and social service organizations.

Dionne most recently worked in development at the National Archives Foundation and held leadership positions at Lehigh University and the University of the Virgin Islands.

Stacie Madden has over 20 years’ experience in development, marketing, communications, sales, community relations, and volunteer management.

Angela brings almost ten years’ experience fundraising for non-profit organizations. She previously worked for New England College, Northeastern University School of Law, and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

With twelve years of work and volunteer experience in the nonprofit sector, Kelse brings her passion for storytelling, history, and making authentic connections with others to her role as Leadership Giving Officer.

Steve’s development career in Boston has focused primarily in the cultural, conservation, and academic communities.

Prior to American Ancestors, Jennifer raised tens of millions of dollars for institutional priorities in her decade-plus tenure as a senior development officer at New York University.

Kara joined American Ancestors from the Boston Lyric Opera as a Development Coordinator and Patron Relations Associate. She has also worked at the Nichols House Museum and The Trustees. She graduated from Smith College with a BA in History.

Sarah Zysk has primary responsibility for all gift processing and related donor communications, Tessitura updates, and the Annual Report. She joined American Ancestors in January 2024.