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Vice President of External Affairs and Executive Director, Lee College Foundation

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Vice President of External Affairs and Executive Director, Lee College Foundation

Lee College

Onsite Baytown, Texas
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Lee College is a comprehensive community college serving Baytown, Texas, and the surrounding Gulf Coast region since 1934. The institution provides academic transfer pathways, workforce training, technical education, continuing education, and community enrichment opportunities designed to meet the needs of a diverse student population. With more than 100 degree and certificate programs, Lee College is deeply committed to student success, economic mobility, and creating an educational experience that prepares learners for lifelong achievement.

What distinguishes Lee College is its close partnership with industry and its central role in one of the nation’s most significant industrial and economic corridors. Through strong connections with employers in petrochemical manufacturing, process technology, logistics, transportation, healthcare, and skilled trades, the College serves as a critical workforce development partner for the region. Lee College is a driver of economic vitality, opportunity, and community growth throughout the Gulf Coast.

The Opportunity

The Vice President, External Affairs and Executive Director, Lee College Foundation joins Lee College at an important time.

Under new presidential leadership, the institution is advancing ambitious priorities centered on strengthening industry partnerships, expanding philanthropic investment, and elevating its visibility and influence throughout the region. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, this leader will help shape the College’s external strategy and position the institution for its next era of growth and impact.

This role offers a broad and highly visible portfolio that includes institutional advancement, philanthropic development, government relations, grant development, marketing and public affairs, and community engagement. The Vice President will serve as both a transformational fundraiser and a trusted institutional ambassador, cultivating relationships with corporate leaders, elected officials, donors, alumni, foundations, and community partners.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader energized by building relationships, creating new opportunities, and making a lasting impact on students, families, employers, and an entire region.

Lee College

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Jackie Sullivan

Jackie Sullivan

Senior Vice President
Alexandra Barber

Alexandra Barber

Senior Consultant
Jessica Griffith

Jessica Griffith

Senior Search Administrator

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        A respected professional services leader and a sought-after advisor to organizations across the nonprofit sector, Jackie Sullivan draws on an extensive toolkit of problem-solving strategies to consistently deliver innovative solutions and actionable recommendations for her clients. With a focus on tactical implementation, big-picture thinking, and high-touch relationships with stakeholders, she has earned the trust of numerous organizations engaged in life-changing work around the world.

        Known for approaching challenges with tenacity and determination, Jackie brings a wealth of experience in independent school, higher education, and global and social nonprofit leadership and consulting that positions her as the ideal partner for recruiting top-tier talent.

        Expertise

        Jackie’s core strengths lie in her profound understanding of organizations and their operational intricacies, coupled with her ability to assess and fulfill the unique needs of development offices within these institutions. Her deep well of knowledge regarding the inner workings of institutions allows her to navigate their complexities with precision and insight, while her breadth of experience gives her an industry-level perspective.

        Jackie has partnered with the full range of independent schools, including boarding and day schools, faith-based schools, single-gender schools, and specialty programs, as well as an array of higher education, global, and social nonprofits.

        Experience

        Jackie’s experience as a seasoned development officer within independent schools and higher education, as well as her extensive experience as a strategic consultant partnering with these institutions, uniquely positions her as a top expert and advisor for leaders in education.

        Before joining Lindauer, Jackie honed her expertise in navigating the complexities of a range of educational and nonprofit environments working both in-house in development offices at institutions like Syracuse University, the Pingry School, and Delbarton School as well as externally as a principal consultant at Graham-Pelton, a global leader in nonprofit consulting.

        Her commitment to the field includes serving on the Board of Directors for The Giving Institute and, previously, on the board of the Morris Education Foundation.

        Education

        Jackie holds a BA in Math and Psychology from Syracuse University.

        As a Senior Consultant at Lindauer, Alexandra Barber brings 10+ years of experience in higher education fundraising, development, and enrollment.

        Prior to joining Lindauer, Alex spent three years at UNC Asheville in a variety of roles within University Advancement and the Chancellor’s Office. Most recently as Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Chief of Staff, Alex worked with the University leadership and the Board of Trustees to carry out major strategic initiatives including a comprehensive fundraising campaign, institutional revitalization plan, and campus master plan. As Assistant Director of Donor Relations, she was charged with thinking creatively to improve stewardship and create long-term, sustainable solutions for Donor Relations. Among the results were the creation of more customized donor experiences, an implementation of the divisions first-ever major donor satisfaction survey, and the creation of a six-month campaign feasibility/readiness study comprised of 20 virtual focus group sessions with 250 donors and community members.

        Before her tenure at UNC Asheville, Alex spent five years in Graduate Admissions and Recruitment for the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, improving the campus visit experience and increasing enrollment across 30+ graduate degree programs through personalized recruitment strategies.

        Alex graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida and has a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration with a focus in finance and policy from George Washington University.

        As Senior Search Administrator, Jessica Griffith acts as the liaison between Lindauer clients, candidates and consultants. She provides high-level strategic coordination and detailed administrative, client service and communications support to facilitate each search, balancing an array of clients and assignments. Having an affinity for quality and attention to detail, Jessica ensures that everyone is where they need to be, when they need to be there.

        Jessica brings over a decade of experience in human resources and small business management for both grassroots nonprofits and her own massage therapy practice; she knows what drives success, integrity, and quality. She brings direct recruiting expertise from her most recent role as a Recruitment Specialist for Centerboard, Inc., where she conducted searches for mid- and senior-level management positions, screened and scheduled candidates through the recruitment cycle, handled the reference process, and contributed to effective onboarding of new employees. Utilizing her considerable skills in communication and customer service, Jessica ensures a smooth executive search process from beginning to end and is approachable, tech savvy, and driven by results. She understands every search is unique and contributes to the success of each one by listening carefully to, and building and strengthening relationships between, key stakeholders.

        Jessica holds a B.A. in Art from the University of Massachusetts in Boston.

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