Vice President, External Relations
rnewman@salk.edu
Rebecca leads Salk’s Communications, Development and Events teams in executing the Institute’s strategic plans and donor relation efforts.
Executive Assistant
Associate Director
Interim Director, Annual Giving
lcashman@salk.edu
Lisa partners with donors and guides annual giving and the different giving groups that benefit Salk.
Director, Donor Relations and Stewardship
becollins@salk.edu
Betsy stewards the Institute’s generous supporters and oversees Salk’s Women & Science Program.
Planned Giving Counsel
cdean@salk.edu
Cheryl assists donors who wish to leave a lasting legacy and benefit Salk long after their lifetime.
Director, Foundation Relations
lfarnan@salk.edu
Lisa manages grant submissions to private and corporate foundations that support Salk’s science.
Senior Director, Foundation Relations
wampler@salk.edu
Amy directs the foundation relations team and raises significant support for Salk Initiatives from multi-million-dollar foundations.
Senior Director, External Relations Administration
agobler@salk.edu
Allyson is responsible for the External Relation team’s budget and human resources activities, as well as development services and events.
Director, Special Giving
hodges@salk.edu
Judith manages special giving opportunities at the Institute, including such events as Symphony at Salk.
Senior Director, External Relations
sliarakos@salk.edu
Sandy oversees donor relations for Salk’s Cancer Center and the Institute’s Conquering Cancer Initiative.
Interim Senior Director, External Relations
jrhett@salk.edu
Jane cultivates relationships with individuals and corporations who support Salk’s world-renowned science, such as the Harnessing Plants Initiative.
Director, Public Programs
mwert@salk.edu
Monika plans and coordinates the Institute’s public events, including Symphony at Salk and Explore Salk.
Chief Communications Officer
sjohnson@salk.edu
Steven leads Salk’s award-winning communication team, which tells the many important stories of Salk science.
Director of Scientific Communications and Media Relations
kgrifantini@salk.edu
Kristina supervises the creation of written and multimedia content to showcase the Institute.
Director of Graphic and Digital Communication
ehincks@salk.edu
Liz advances the Institute’s digital communications strategy and directs the design and production of all print materials.