Mary Heagley

Vice President for Advancement and Executive Vice President for the TESU Foundation

Mary Heagley, in her role as vice president for Advancement for the University and executive vice president for the Thomas Edison State University Foundation, holds responsibility for raising philanthropic funds from individuals, foundations and corporations in support of TESU’s mission.

In this capacity, Heagley and her team identify philanthropists and funders whose values align with the University’s mission of providing high-quality educational opportunities for self-directed adults. She oversees the Advancement staff responsible for alumni relations, donor relations, foundation grants, planned giving, database management, gift reporting and major gifts. She also works with the Foundation Board of Directors to coordinate oversight of charitable gifts and Foundation grants to the University.

Prior to joining TESU, Heagley served in leadership roles at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton University, NYU Medical Center and the University of Chicago among other organizations. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Florida.