HIDE ALERT

WINTER WEATHER ALERT:

The Mount Mercy University campus will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to inclement weather. All classes will be held online. Students, please check Brightspace for more information from your professors. Employees classified as essential (Facilities & Public Safety) should check with their supervisor regarding their work schedule.

For anyone remaining on campus, please be mindful of snow removal equipment as teams work diligently to clear sidewalks, streets, and parking areas. Please also keep an eye out for snow emergency-related parking announcements, and follow all instructions outlined in such announcements.

→ mtmercy.edu/weather

Meet the Development & Alumni Staff

The Development and Alumni Relations team supports the needs and priorities of the University through annual, major and planned giving programs.

	Lonna Drewelow '86 Associate Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations Warde 207 \| 319-286-4408 \| ldrewelow@mtmercy.edu
Lonna joined Mount Mercy University's Office of Development and Alumni Relations in 1988. She serves as the Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations. Lonna earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Mount Mercy in 1986.

	Michaela Dion, M.Ed Senior Director for Development & Alumni Relations Warde 206 \| 319-363-1323 x1869 \| mdion@mtmercy.edu
Michaela joined Mount Mercy University as the Director for Development and Alumni Relations in May 2017. She is a 2010 graduate of Loras College and earned her Master in Higher Education Leadership from Merrimack College in 2016. Michaela loves to share her heart of blue and gold with the Mount Mercy community!

	Lori Vana Director for Annual Giving Warde 205 \| 319-368-6468 x1607 \| lvana@mtmercy.edu
Lori joined Mount Mercy University's Development and Alumni Relations in 2022. She serves as the Director of Annual Giving. Lori graduated from The University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing.

	Jessica Lien Donor Relations Coordinator Warde 204 \| 319.368.6468 \| jlien@mtmercy.edu
Jessica joined the Mount Mercy University Office of Development and Alumni Relations in 2024 and serves as the Donor Relations Coordinator. Jessica graduated from Coe College in 2012 with a degree in English and Communication Studies. She has worked for a variety of non-profits, bringing with her a depth of knowledge and passion for philanthropy. Jessica appreciates the opportunity to steward the philanthropic investment of MMU’s donors and strives to create a rewarding giving experience.