Foundation Board

The UMass Dartmouth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization created to render financial assistance and aid in the development effort and the educational programs of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Governed by its Board of Directors, the UMass Dartmouth Foundation receives and administers gifts to the University and provides support to the students, faculty and staff through its efforts.

President (ex officio)

Theresa Curry
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement

Chair, UMass Dartmouth Foundation Board

Jeff Duchemin '88

Vice Chair, UMass Dartmouth Foundation Board

Joe Cozzolino '87

Treasurer, UMass Dartmouth Foundation Board
Chair, Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

Joe Cozzolino '87

Chair, Governance Committee

Esther Emard '75

Chair, Advancement Committee

Richard Lafrance

Secretary

Mary Louise Nunes '83

Directors

Joe Augustyn '69

Cassie Canastra '20

Jeff Conway ‘87

Peter deSilva '84

Gerald Hall '63

Robert J. Gauvin '85

Mary Louise Nunes '83

Mark Minichiello '90

John Moreira '84

Carol Rego '82

Jan H. Reynolds '82

Craig Santos '95

Carl Sittard '87

Dena Xifaras

Directors (ex-officio)

Mark A. Fuller, Ph.D.
Chancellor

Ramprasad Balasubramanian, PhD
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Christine Doyle
Chief Financial Officer

Brian Kelly '88 
President, UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association

Brian Ayotte 
President, Faculty Senate

Olivia DeSimone, Class of 2027
Student Representative