BRIAN K. LEE
VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

 

Brian K. Lee, Vice President for University Advancement, is currently a member of President Lawrence S. Bacow's senior leadership team, with responsibility for all fund raising, alumni relations, advancement communications, and advancement services across the University's eight schools and colleges. He planned and implemented a reorganization and expansion of the University Advancement division in preparation for the university's $1.2 billion Beyond Boundaries campaign, which was launched publicly in November 2006. The most ambitious fund raising initiative in Tufts' history, the campaign has raised approximately $900 million to date in support for students, faculty, programs and facilities at the university.

Brian is a veteran of several successful capital campaigns at Tufts. He has been associated with Tufts since 1986 when he joined the School of Veterinary Medicine as Associate Director of Development. In 1987 he was appointed the School's Director of Development and in 1992 he assumed the additional title of Assistant Dean for Resources. In 1995 he was appointed Director of Development for the entire University. In 1999 he was named Vice President for Development, and in 2002 he was named Vice President for University Advancement. Under his direction and leadership, the Tufts Tomorrow campaign concluded in 2002 having raised $609 million, surpassing its original goal by a significant margin.

Brian received a B.A. in English magna cum laude from Assumption College in Worcester, MA He lives in Boylston, Massachusetts with his wife, Christa.
Their daughter, Kathryn, is a 2008 graduate of Tufts, and their son, Gregory, is a member of the Class of 2011.

Last updated: August 28, 2008