Meet the Team

Alumni, Philanthropy and Community Engagement

The Division of Institutional Advancement cultivates relationships with alumni and friends of D’Youville to advance the vision and mission of the institution.
Through personal engagement and regular communication, we encourage financial support and foster a lasting connection to D’Youville.

Britt Davis

Britt Davis
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
(716) 829-7556
davisb@dyu.edu 

Kate-Bedard

Kate Bedard
Director of Advancement Services, Prospect Research,
and Capital Campaigns
(716) 829-8485  
bedardk@dyc.edu

Ryan J. DiNunzio

Ryan J. DiNunzio
Assistant Vice President for Advancement
(716) 829-8458
dinunzir@dyu.edu

Dan Innes

Dan Innes
Director of Digital Communications & Media
(716) 829-7874
innesd@dyc.edu

Lauren Innes

Lauren Innes
Director of Communications & Marketing
(716) 829-7705
innesl@dyc.edu

Jennifer Lay

Jennifer Lay
Creative Designer
layj@dyc.edu

Jeff Matthews

Jeff Matthews
Chief Marketing Officer
(716) 829-8456
matthewj@dyc.edu

Renee Orre

Reneé Orr
Director of Alumni Engagement
(716) 829-7805
orrr@dyc.edu

Sarah Russo

Sarah Russo
Social Media Marketing Manager
russos@dyc.edu

Danielle Walenka

Danielle Walenka
Director of Annual Giving
(716) 829-8115
walenkad@dyc.edu