Development Office Personnel

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Jim Ledyard
Director of Development
(301) 983-5707

Directs the efforts of the department in fundraising, alumni relations and communications with the Bullis community.


Laura Blades
Director of Communications
(301) 983-5752

Directs the communications and marketing efforts of the school, including public relations and internal communications.


Colleen D’Orazio
Development Associate, Capital Campaign
(301) 634-3696

Assists the Development Office with research support and capital campaign coordination.


Maryann Gosnell
Web Site Director
(301) 299-8500 x776

Oversees the Bullis Web site.


Susan King
Administrative Assistant
(301) 983-5709

Supports the efforts and initiatives of the alumni and development programs.



Lynn Makris
Events Coordinator
(301) 983-5739

Coordinates campus-wide events including the annual Gala, Grandparents and Special Friends Day, Graduation, Homecoming and Volunteer Appreciation Day.


Wendy Matuszky
Development Associate and Database Manager
(301) 983-5715

Assists the department in the areas of database management, alumni relations, the Capital Campaign, the Annual Fund and other fundraising events.



Moira Schoen
Director of Annual Giving
(301) 634-3697

Directs the school’s Annual Fund, which is the foundation of our philanthropic program.


Pat Silverman
Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer
(301) 634-3670

Directs the school’s major gifts and planned giving efforts and assists with the capital campaign.


Sherri Watkins
Publications Manager
(301) 983-5701 x777

Produces, edits and designs Bullis publications including the Bullis Magazine, Student Handbook, Directory and Calendar. Assists faculty and staff in the production of printed materials.