Chase McNamee

Chase McNamee, EdD, serves as the Director of Campaign Operations in Advancement at the University of Denver since March 2020, contributing extensive experience as a Senior Project Manager in various offices including the Chancellor and Provost. Currently a Research Fellow and Associate Editor at The Tzedakah Lab at Teachers College, Columbia University, McNamee focuses on philanthropy rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ). As a co-founder of Advancing Belonging Consultants since January 2021, efforts center on fostering belonging and justice in advancement practices through research-based training and resources. Previous roles include Director of Alumni Relations at Bank Street College of Education and various positions in alumni services at the University of Wyoming, complemented by a Doctor of Education in Higher & Postsecondary Education from Teachers College and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wyoming.