Kristen Andersen

Kristen Andersen is an experienced fundraising professional with a strong background in principal and major gifts. At Vassar College since March 2020, Kristen has held the positions of Director of Principal Gifts, Senior Associate Director of Principal Gifts, and Senior Advancement Officer for Principal and Leadership Gifts. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Development Officer at Wellesley College from August 2015 to March 2020, and Associate Director of Major Gifts at Harvard Law School from March 2012 to August 2015. Kristen began a career at Bates College, where roles included Senior Leadership Gifts Officer and various positions in alumni and annual giving from 2000 to 2012. Kristen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Bates College, earned in 2000.