Catherine Nellis

Catherine Nellis is a seasoned philanthropic leader with extensive experience in higher education fundraising. Currently serving as the Deputy Director of Principal Gifts at Yale University since February 2024, Nellis previously held the position of Senior Philanthropic Advisor at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Notably, from May 2001 to February 2023, Nellis was the Assistant Vice President for Development - Academic Initiatives at Brown University, where responsibilities included managing a team of 21 fundraisers and significantly contributing to the university's strategic initiatives. Catherine Nellis also has a robust background in development roles, including Director and Senior Director of Development positions at Brown University, focusing on diverse funding strategies for academic and public health sectors. Nellis holds a Juris Doctor from Vermont Law and Graduate School and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History/History from Tufts University.