Larissa Wilkie serves as the Assistant VP of Business Intelligence & Pipeline Optimization at Clemson University since April 1999, focusing on optimizing the prospect pipeline for the Division of Advancement and developing robust training plans. Previously, Larissa held positions as Executive Director and Senior Director of Advancement Services, overseeing IT programming, data integrity, and alumni and donor database maintenance. Larissa also directed a team of programmers supporting the Raiser’s Edge software and managed an IT team for Medicaid system development. In addition to academic and professional pursuits, Larissa became a Certified Beekeeper in May 2020, managing a hobby apiary for honey production. Larissa holds a BS in Business Management from Southern Wesleyan University and an AS in Computer Technology from Tri-County Technical College.