Development Team
The Development Team builds and nurtures relationships with individuals, foundations, corporations, and organizations that invest in Palm Beach Atlantic University’s mission. Through philanthropy and stewardship, the team helps provide opportunities for students, strengthen academic programs, and support the university’s continued growth and impact.

Laura C. Bishop
Executive Vice President
for Advancement

Erin Moye
Executive Assistant

Jennifer Aluart
Major Gift Officer

Frank Marangos
Senior Director of
Philanthropic Investments

Amy Evans
Director of Foundation
and Corporate Relations

Chanel Nassir-Hessaraki
Grants
Manager

Lisa Aaron
Development Duty Analyst

Carolina Diaz
Gift Service Manager

Connor Dennis
Donor Relations Coordinator

Brandon Samedy
Annual Giving Manager

Noelle Giordano
Prospect Research
Manager

Holly Heers
Donor communication specialist

Savanna Seldes
Development Coordinator
Public Relations Team
The Public Relations Team shares the stories that define Palm Beach Atlantic University and the impact of the university. Through media relations, strategic communications, and storytelling, the team highlights the achievements of students, faculty, alumni, and staff while fostering awareness and engagement with the university and our mission.

Jodi Brown Lindo
Associate Vice President of Public Relations

Brigitte Sylvestre
Manager, Public Relations

Preston Harvey
Coordinator, Public Relations
Marketing Team
The Marketing Team develops creative and strategic communications that connect with prospective students, alumni, friends of the university, and the broader community. Through stewarding the PBA brand, engaging design, digital marketing, content creation, photography, video, and social media, the team helps tell the University’s story, elevate its visibility, and inspire meaningful engagement with our Christ-first mission.

Jason Masterson
Associate Vice President, Marketing

Anna Del Real
Communications Strategist

Charlotte Tchividjian
Creative Production Manager

Rylie Curry
Creative Content Specialist

Lucca Rossi
Media Editor

Sarah Stegall
Events Manager

Erika Hall
Senior Graphic Designer

Jesah Sumajit
Brand Operations Manager

Jessica Saphirstein
Senior Social Media Strategist

Cristian Garcia
Senior Web Strategist

Ramphys Motta
Lead Photographer

David Hessel-Poiriez
Senior Manager, Video Production

MaryJane Whitaker
Creative Services Project Manager

Cassidy Garrett
Senior Video Editor

Enrique Franco Martin
Cinematographer & Video Editor