Lisa Cauda Named RIT Vice President

Moments after the Board of Trustees learned that RIT had surpassed its $300 million capital campaign goal, President Albert Simone had another big announcement: Lisa Cauda is RIT’s new vice president for development and alumni relations.

In 2005, Cauda took charge of the division as the interim vice president. Simone praised Cauda for her tireless effort in reaching the final campaign mark of $309 million.

“Lisa worked morning, day and night to make sure we successfully completed this endeavor. She has a passion for RIT,” says Simone. “We have established a culture of giving at RIT. Lisa’s leadership is paving the way for more great things to come.”

Cauda joined the RIT team in 2000 as associate vice president for development. During her nine years at Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ), ultimately serving as assistant vice president of development and campaign director, Cauda led the development efforts of two successful campaigns, managing corporate and foundation relations, major gifts, research and the annual fund.

Cauda has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware and a master’s degree in corporate and public communications from Seton Hall University.

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