Seattle University Hires Edgar Gonzalez as VP of University Advancement

Following an extensive national search, Seattle University President Eduardo Peñalver announced Edgar Gonzalez as the new Vice President of University Advancement. Gonzalez was Assistant Vice...

May 19, 2022

Following an extensive national search, Seattle University President Eduardo Peñalver announced Edgar Gonzalez as the new Vice President of University Advancement. Gonzalez was Assistant Vice President for Development at the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) Foundation in Portland. A proven leader with 20 years of experience in higher education advancement and program development, at OHSU Gonzalez led fundraising and alumni relations teams in support of academic programs and clinical areas.

Prior to OHSU, Gonzalez spent 15 years and two campaigns at the University of Washington in several roles of increasing responsibility. He previously served as Director of Development at the Alliance for Education in Seattle.

“I am excited to welcome Edgar home to Seattle. His energy, experience and charisma will help lift Seattle University’s alumni engagement and development efforts to a new level as we emerge from the most successful campaign in university history,” said President Peñalver.

WittKieffer’s Dennis Barden, Jessica Herrington and Sandra Chu led this search.

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