Lapinski (Left), Plotkin (Middle), Testwuide (Right)
Lakeland University has announced that three new members have joined its advancement team.
Lakeland has shared that Anne Lapinski, Rhonda Plotkin, and Liesl Testwuide will all serve as Directors of Development on the team.
Lapinski previously worked with The Christopher Farm and Gardens, where she held the position of director of museum operations and events.
Plotkin comes into the role with two decades of experience running capital campaigns and fundraising efforts for organizations including the Medical College of Wisconsin, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and WUWM, Milwaukee Public Radio.
Testwuide, also with 20 years of experience in fundraising efforts, most recently worked with the Kohler Foundation as a senior manager of art preservation, a role where she led a team tasked with securing multi-million dollar in-kind donations.
Greg Rutzen, Lakeland’s vice president for advancement & university relations, said, “Lakeland is fortunate to have them join forces with Shelby Lang and Sydney Pingitore on the advancement team. Together we’re working to support the university’s continued success and to serve our students.”
More information on Lapinski, Plotkin, and Testwuide can be found by visiting lakeland.edu.
