Wayne State University partners with local and national foundations to meet community needs, advance learning opportunities in higher education and engage in solutions-oriented research. Generous foundation funders support a wide variety of areas across the university, working closely with Corporate and Foundation Relations staff to achieve shared goals.

To request foundation prospect research, fill out and return this form. To learn more about Wayne State University's funding priorities and areas for partnership, contact the Corporate and Foundation Relations team.

Heidi Coates
Assistant Vice President, Corporate and Foundation Relations
313-577-6483
dd3555@wayne.edu

Julianne Bjarnesen
Associate Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
313-577-3479
dc1615@wayne.edu

Julie Burtch
Director, Foundation Relations
313-577-9026
fp4469@wayne.edu

DeJuan Woods
Director, Corporate Relations
313-577-9525
ax7798@wayne.edu

Gayle McAleenan
Foundation Relations Officer
313-577-8847
fz8071@wayne.edu

Cherisse Montgomery
Corporate Relations Officer
313-577-1162
c.montgomery@wayne.edu

Andrea Mahone
Prospect Research Analyst
313-577-8864
Fax: 313-577-6489
bv7610@wayne.edu

Lynne-Marie Lile
Development Associate
313-577-6476
Fax: 313-577-6489
am6124@wayne.edu