In her role at Roseman University, Alyssa Sherick works with institutional leadership to shape and implement a comprehensive philanthropic strategy that advances the university’s mission and goals. Her work involves crafting and implementing a diverse array of fundraising initiatives from major gifts and alumni contributions to corporate and foundation partnerships, planned giving, events, cause marketing, and sponsorships, all thoughtfully aligned to support scholarships, research, and program development. Additionally, Alyssa oversees a dedicated team and leads the implementation of infrastructure to ensure compliance, policy oversight, and exemplary donor stewardship.
Alyssa brings more than a decade of experience in nonprofit management, higher education strategy, and classroom education. Throughout her career, she has driven initiatives to diversify revenue streams, engage donors, staff, and volunteers, and optimize program operations. Leveraging her expertise in marketing strategy, she has assembled and led cross-functional teams to launch international projects, cultivate sustainable partnerships, and enhance organizational performance through strategic data analysis. Alyssa has also served as Lead Business Faculty, designing, teaching, and overseeing courses in business, management, marketing, and hospitality at various higher education institutions.
She earned her MBA from the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management at UC Riverside, as well as a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Business Administration (Marketing).
A lifelong learner and community advocate, Alyssa mentors students and young professionals and thrives on building relationships that empower others to reach their potential and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
Education
- Master of Business Administration, International Strategy: A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Riverside
- B.S. with Honors, Business Administration, Marketing: University of California, Riverside
Research
Can Yogurt Lids Cure Cancer? A Closer Understanding of the Driving Force Behind Philanthropic Actions and the Results of Those Actions. Stump, Alyssa. University Honors Journal. 2016.
Teaching Subjects
Business, Marketing, Management, Hospitality