Meet Our Team
Staff listing
Rachel Vassel ’91, G’21
Associate Vice President
Rachel provides leadership of the office, with a focus on strategy, programs, and marketing efforts that increase underrepresented alumni engagement and philanthropic support.
Contact Rachel at 315.385.9988 or revassel@syr.edu.
Angela Morales-Patterson G'24
Director of Operations and PartnershipsAngela is responsible for overall unit operations, as well as corporate and foundation partnerships for the Our Time Has Come (OTHC) Scholarship and Leadership program. She is also the editor and chief of Syracuse Manuscript Magazine. In addition, she oversees the distribution of the OTHC scholarship funds.
Contact Angela at 315.708.6474 or aamorale@syr.edu.
Miko Horn ’95
Director of Alumni Events
Miko develops regional alumni events to ensure continuous, year-round engagement in our top diverse alumni markets. She also leads the planning for CBT reunions, both on campus and regionally, as well as alumni fundraisers and trips.
Contact Miko at 315.443.9406 or fmhorn@syr.edu
Bria Sowell '14, G'16
Director of Development
Bria is responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and management of SUMA’s fundraising program. This includes developing and executing fundraising strategies, identifying and cultivating major donors, and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to increase underrepresented alumni philanthropic support.
Contact Bria at 315.391.6279 or bmholnes@syr.edu
Maria J. Lopez ’05, G’12
Assistant Director of Scholarship Programs
Maria administers students experience portion of the Our Time Has Come (OTHC) scholarship and Leadership program, plans and executes all Multicultural Advancement student events. She also oversees the department’s social media platforms.
Contact Maria at 315.247.7667 or mjlopez@syr.edu
Monique Frost
Administrative Specialist
Monique supports many areas, including overall operations, group fundraising, events and gift processing.
Contact Monique at 315.443.4556 or mvfrost@syr.edu