Meet the Office

Alumni & Development Team

Chief Advancement Officer

Matt Goetting

Email: goettingm@frederickgunn.org
Phone number: (860) 350-0183

Senior Director of Principal & Leadership Giving

Melissa Remley '87

Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship

Laura Eanes Martin '90

Assistant Director of Engagement & Advancement Communications

Mikayla Riskin

Email: riskinm@frederickgunn.org
Phone: (860) 350-0103

 

Senior Director of Annual Fund and Parent Programs

Alexandria Craig

Email: craiga@frederickgunn.org

Alexandria Craig joined the Alumni & Development Office in 2022 as Campaign Manager. Ali comes to The Frederick Gunn School after more than a decade in advancement at Swarthmore College, where she served in a variety of roles, including Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement and Associate Director of Leadership Giving and Planned Giving. She began her career as a fundraising professional as Assistant Director of The Fund for Albright at Albright College. In her current role, Ali manages day-to-day planning to secure funding for strategic priorities at The Frederick Gunn School. A native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Ali graduated from Gettysburg College, earning bachelor's degrees in chemistry and English.

Director of Planned Giving

Bill Curren

Email: currenb@frederickgunn.org
Phone number: (860) 350-0189

A Connecticut native, Bill grew up in New Haven and graduated from James Hillhouse High School, the city’s oldest public high school, known for its close association with Yale University. Curren went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in history from Trinity College, where he also played football and lacrosse. From 1978 to 1990, he lived and worked in New York City as a producer and director for documentary and feature films, short films and TV commercials. Prior to joining Gunn, he served as Associate Director of Annual Giving/Athletics at Trinity College. He also volunteered his time as a youth sports coach, organizer and President of Shepaug Valley Little League from 2000‒2006.

Director of Special Events

Allison Fodor

Email: fodora@frederickgunn.org 
Phone number: (860) 350-0130

Allison Fodor is Director of Special Events at The Frederick Gunn School. A Connecticut native, Alli graduated from Shelton High School and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Eastern Connecticut State University, where she worked in the Office of the President all four years. Alli brings to our community more than a decade of experience in sales and hotel operations, having served for 13 years in various managerial positions at The Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts, in Washington, Connecticut, most recently as Sales & Events Manager. In her current role, she works closely with colleagues within the alumni office, the Head of School’s Office, various academic and administrative departments to plan and execute successful events on and off campus. 

Advancement Services Coordinator

Jess Fletcher '96

Email: fletcherj@frederickgunn.org
Phone: (860) 350-0120