Rae Hesler

Rae joined University Advancement in September 2025 as the Assistant Director of Laurentian Engagement and Annual Giving. Having relocated from Ithaca, NY, where she was born and raised, she is excited to bring a creative approach to her position as she manages the University’s young alumni and student giving and engagement programs.

Rae attended Ithaca College for her Undergraduate degree in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies where she also pursued a minor in art and was on the dance team. Rae is no stranger to the world of Advancement. At Ithaca, Rae worked as a student phonathon caller, and her father recently retired from Ithaca as the Director of Principle Gifts after 17 years.