The mission of Institute Advancement at RPI is to engage and inspire our community through partnerships and philanthropy to enhance RPI’s impact on society. The culture of Institute Advancement is guided by our shared values of trust, respect, humor, high-achieving and appreciation. Our vision is to be recognized as a global leader in engagement and philanthropy, positioning RPI as a world-class institution that empowers brilliant minds to address society’s most pressing challenges.
Institute Advancement Leadership

Matt Ter Molen
Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer
Institute Advancement

Joel Kincart
Senior Associate Vice President,
Development and Campaign

Sue Ballard
Senior Associate Vice President,
Executive Engagement and Chief of Staff

Karen Chopra
Associate Vice President
Advancement Operations & Business Intelligence
Meghan Mortensen
Associate Vice President
Alumni Engagement

Patrick Campolieta
Assistant Vice President
Regional Engagement
John Prizner
Associate Vice President
Advancement & Constituent Development
