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Rodriguez leads the Laboratory’s advancement strategy and team in support of JAX’s mission to improve human health.

Michelle is a dedicated Executive Assistant supporting SVP of Advancement in a fast-paced office. A master of organization and efficiency, I thrive on managing complex schedules, coordinating high-stakes meetings, and ensuring seamless operations.

Works closely with senior leaders and the Advancement team to develop and implement strategies, communication vehicles and infrastructure for JAX's comprehensive campaign for philanthropic support.

Dedicated trustee relations manager adept at facilitating seamless communication and collaboration between trustees and organizational leadership. Specializes in trustee governance and operational functions, ensuring effective stewardship and alignment with strategic objectives.

Leads a team of philanthropic gift officers and provides strategic guidance on JAX’s fundraising efforts in the areas of principal gifts, major gifts, and planned giving.

Supports the Senior Director of Advancement, and the Development team in the areas of principal gifts, major gifts, and planned giving. Also assists the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations.

Oversees a high-performing principal gifts program to build relationships that inspire transformational philanthropy in support of JAX institutional priorities and mission to improve human health.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with those who care about JAX's mission while finding opportunities for meaningful philanthropically engagement.

Modaresi is responsible for leading, developing, and strengthening key alliances with corporations and foundations to advance JAX’s institutional priorities.

Burton leads a team responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of functions to strengthen JAX’s donor pipeline to support multifaceted revenue streams.

Collaborates with philanthropic gift officers to ensure they are armed with the best research and data intelligence to engage the right donors at the right time.

Drives JAX's comprehensive prospect research program by systematically identifying, analyzing, and strategizing on individual, corporate, and foundation philanthropic prospects.

Oversees the JAX Annual Giving program and develops data analyses to advise on strategies and optimize audience insights.

Drives JAX's donor relations program with the goal of demonstrating impact of philanthropic gifts and fostering meaningful connections to the JAX community.

Cultivates alumni relationships and supports donor stewardship initiatives for the JAX Summer Student Program.

Smith designs engaging and memorable event experiences aimed at fostering meaningful connections and driving forward philanthropic initiatives.

Writes feature articles and fundraising materials that tell JAX's story and demonstrate the impact of philanthropic gifts.