Ernie Fernández is the Director of Institutional Advancement at Vermont State University, where he leads fundraising, alumni affairs, and donor relations across all five campuses. As Director, he prioritizes transparency, efficiency, and collaboration while working with system leaders to align university priorities with donor interest to maximize philanthropic potential. Prior to joining VTSU in 2024, Ernie spent over a decade in Institutional Advancement at Harvard University following his graduate studies there. In his free time, Ernie can be found woodworking and gardening (depending on the season) at his home in Woodstock, VT.
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