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Meet the Team

Our Corporate and Foundation Relations team facilitates connections and builds relationships between Oakland University and our corporate and foundation partners.

Contact us today to learn how you can connect, engage and grow with OU! Not sure where to begin? Email [email protected] and we will help you get started!

Richard Rachner
Associate Vice President for Philanthropy
206 John Dodge House
(248) 364-6109
[email protected]

Tara Bleck
Director of Foundation Relations
211 John Dodge House
(248) 370-3515
[email protected]

Cheryl McGinnis
Director of Corporate Relations
200 John Dodge House
(248) 364-6158
[email protected]

Sarah Cook Yates
Sr. Development Associate for Philanthropic Grants
101C John Dodge House
(248) 364-6119
[email protected]

Christine Talbert
Director of Philanthropy for Student Affairs
151A Oakland Center
(248) 370-4917
[email protected]

Corporate and Foundation Relations

University Advancement
John Dodge House
507 Golf View Lane
Rochester, MI 48309-4488
(location map)
[email protected]