Alyson Woods is an experienced professional in direct response marketing and fundraising, currently serving as the Director of Direct Response Marketing at Vanderbilt University since January 2023. Previously, Alyson held multiple positions in development and fundraising, including Director of Annual Giving at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee and Associate Director Of Development at Nashville CARES. With a strong background in event planning and donor relations, Alyson has successfully led fundraising strategies and initiatives, contributing to significant financial support for various organizations. Alyson’s early career includes roles in project management and account coordination, with an educational background in Sociology from the University of North Texas.