Meet the Advancement Team

List of 6 members.

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  Nancy Colón 

  Development Operations Manager

  (314) 625-9108

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  • Nancy Colón joined Viz in 2019 as a Montessori and Lower School substitute teacher. She now holds the role of Development Operations Manager in the Viz Advancement Office. Before Viz, Nancy spent most of her working years in administrative roles at Harvard, Princeton, and the University of Richmond. Nancy has a BA from American University in Washington, D.C., majoring in international relations with a double minor in history and German. She also has a project management associate's certificate from George Washington University.
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  Lisa Finder 

  Events Coordinator

  (314) 625-9106
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  Jenny Lucas 

  Chief Advancement Officer

  (314) 625-9104

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  • Jenny Lucas believes the gift of a good education is the greatest gift one can give. Jenny joined the Viz community in 2011 after careers in public accounting and corporate law. As Chief Advancement Officer, she leads the school's fundraising efforts and oversees marketing and communications, constituent relations, and enrollment management. Jenny is a Certified Fundraising Executive. She graduated from Washington University with a BS in business administration and from St. Louis University School of Law. Mrs. Lucas truly enjoys coming to work each day and being part of this vibrant school community!
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  Colleen Porter 

  Director of Marketing and Communications

  (314) 625-9244

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  Colleen Porter knows that clear and effective communication is vital, especially at Visitation Academy, where there are three divisional schools and three sets of parent groups, each with individual information needs. Another essential responsibility of her position as Editor and Communications Specialist is ensuring prospective Viz families' needs also are addressed. This is her fourth year at Viz, and she is thrilled to be part of such a fantastic and supportive community. She loves writing and majored in Communications Management at Missouri State University. After many years in the corporate world, she is enjoying her work in a nonprofit environment.
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  Payton Schumacher 

  Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

  (314) 625-9109
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  Emily Gardiner 

  Director of Development

  (314) 625-9245