Austin Hersh

Austin Hersh, MBA, MS, currently serves as the Assistant Director of Marketing Operations at Stanford University, a position held since April 2023. Previously, Austin was the Assistant Director of Direct Marketing at the University of Virginia, focusing on increasing philanthropic support through various channels and successfully leading multiple fundraising campaigns. Experience also includes roles as Development Fellow at the University of South Florida, where Austin contributed to significant fundraising efforts, and Alumni Relations Officer for the Vinik Sports & Entertainment Program, dramatically expanding the donor base. Early career roles included positions in relationship marketing analytics and social media management, showcasing a strong foundation in digital marketing and stakeholder engagement. Austin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics and Information Systems, an MBA in Sport Business, and an MS in Sport and Entertainment Management, all from the University of South Florida.