Catherine O'Sullivan Takes on Role as Director of Development and Alumni Relations at Park University
Catherine O'Sullivan has taken on a new role as the Director of Development and Alumni Engagement at Park University, effective from April 21, 2025. This appointment marks a significant step in O'Sullivan's career, as she brings her extensive experience in fundraising, alumni relations, and engagement to the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations at Park University.
O'Sullivan's responsibilities at Park University will involve inspiring alumni and supporters to contribute their time, talent, and resources to advance the university's programs, scholarships, and initiatives. She will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with alumni, donors, and friends of the University, as well as identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors to foster a deep sense of connection and commitment to Park's mission and strategic goals.
Prior to her appointment at Park University, O'Sullivan's professional background includes a diverse range of roles in the field of fundraising and alumni relations. She served as the Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations at UMKC for four years (2008-12), and as the Director of Advancement with the University of Missouri - Kansas City's School of Medicine from 2012-16. O'Sullivan also managed individual giving for the Kansas City Symphony from 2017-19.
In addition to her work in fundraising and alumni relations, O'Sullivan has also ventured into entrepreneurship. She owned Remix KC, a boutique store in Kansas City, Mo., from 2019-21. More recently, she served as a healthcare recruiter for PRN Healthcare from May 2022 to July 2023.
O'Sullivan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English composition and literature from Fairfield (Ct.) University. She is a resident of Kansas City, Mo.
While online searches do not provide specific information about Catherine O'Sullivan's professional background in fundraising and alumni relations, detailed information can be found on professional profiles such as LinkedIn or official biographies from organizations she may have worked with.
Catherine O'Sullivan's new role at Park University will focus on both education-and-self-development and career-development, as she aims to inspire alumni and supporters to contribute and help advance the university's programs, thereby fostering a sense of commitment to the institution's mission and strategic goals. With her extensive experience in fundraising, alumni relations, and engagement, O'Sullivan will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with alumni, donors, and friends of the University.
