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Meet the SEHS Development Team


David Tindall - Director of  Development

Dave Tindall rejoined the SEHS in 2011 as the director of development. As the Director of Development, Dave works with alumni and donors to raise scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students, research support for faculty and student projects, and endowments to support the School’s Centers of Excellence such as OUCARES, Galileo Institute and Study Abroad Initiatives.

Dave is excited to meet SEHS alumni - Pioneers and Grizzlies - and learn how your experience was at Oakland University. Please contact Dave at (248) 370-4931 or
dmtindal@oakland.edu.


  Shelly Garretson - Development Assistant

Shelly Garretson has been a key part of the SEHS Development Office since 2006. Shelly provides exemplary service to our donors and friends whether it is helping them make a gift or communicating important details, our supporters can know their interaction with Shelly will be a positive one. Shelly’s most important contributions to the School include her involvement in the annual SEHS Leadership Celebration and her involvement on the commencement of the now annual Film Premier for OUCARES. She particularly loves connecting student scholarship recipients with our scholarship donors, but no matter the need, Shelly will be pleased to assist you.


Contact Shelly if you have questions about the School, giving to the SEHS, or scheduling a meeting with Dave. Please contact Shelly at (248) 370-4233 or garretso@oakland.edu.

Avni Thomas - Development Project Manager

Avni joined the Development team in 2007, after graduating from OU’s Public Administration program. She coordinates the stewardship for the School, supports faculty and staff in grant writing, manages the SEHS Scholarship and Endowment Committee, and assists in the annual Leadership Celebration.

For questions about SEHS scholarships, grant writing, or development, please contact Avni at (248) 370-4247 or adalal@oakland.edu.

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