Casey Peterson '03, M'04

A 2003 graduate of St. Lawrence, Casey serves as the Assistant Vice President/Chief Philanthropy Officer. In this role, Casey works closely with President Morris on strategic planning around the principal gift program, presidential travel, and events. She collaborates with the Vice President on division-wide strategic fundraising initiatives and works with alumni, parents, and friends on their philanthropic plans to support the University.

Casey joined University Advancement in November 2015 as a Senior Associate Director of Major and Planned Gifts. Prior to St. Lawrence, Casey spent nearly 12 years working in advancement at Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS).  During her tenure at HWS, Casey served in a variety of roles including Director of Annual Giving, Director of Development for Athletics, and most recently, Senior Director of Leadership Giving.

In addition to her B.S. in Economics and Mathematics, Casey also earned a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from St. Lawrence in 2004. A former Saints ice hockey player, Casey remains active helping to coach her son and daughter’s hockey teams.