Together, for MSOE
At MSOE, our commitment to education and innovation goes far beyond the classroom—it’s a community-wide effort. Each year, the Faculty and Staff Campaign brings us together to support key areas across campus, including academic programs, athletics, student services and more. The heart of this campaign is participation, proving that every gift, no matter the size, truly matters.
In 2025, we not only met our goal of 60% participation—we exceeded it, reaching an incredible 65%! This milestone reflects the dedication and generosity of our MSOE community, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you for helping make our fifth annual campaign a record-breaking success!
Top Departments of the 2025 Faculty and Staff Campaign
- Trevor Schmitt – Public Safety with 100% participation
- Haley Howard – Finance, Financial Aid, President’s Office, Student Accounts, and Academics with 93% participation
- Madeline Jensen – Admissions, Enrollment, and Registrar’s Office with 92% participation
Nathaniel Schmidt
Student Philanthropy Spotlight
From aspiring electrician to electrical engineering student, Nate Schmidt found his spark at MSOE. Now, with scholarships and real-world experience, he's illuminating his path to a career in the power industry.
2026 Faculty and Staff Ambassadors
- Amii LaPointe — Humanities, Social Science and Communication
- Robin Gates — School of Nursing, Counseling and Health Services
- Stacey Gehrke — Information Technology
- Mitzi Dobersek — CAECM
- Ron Gerrits — Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering
- Litsa Mirakis — Finance, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, President's Office and Academics
- Katelyn Bailey — Admissions, Enrollment Management, Registrar's Office
- Olivia Hickman — University Advancement and Library
- Kristen Landaal — Campus Life, Dean of Students Office, Multicultural Affairs, Raider Center of Academic Success, Residence Life, Human Resources, Student Affairs and Campus Inclusion
- Sydney Large — Athletics
- Sarah Stelsel — Applied Technology Center, Center for Professional Education, Fluid Power Institute, STEM Center, Professional Education and Research Development
- Dr. Leah Newman — Mechanical Engineering
- Annette Pirrung — Grohmann Museum, Mail and Print Services, Marketing Communications, Raider Shop and WMSE Radio Station
- Trevor Schmitt — Public Safety
- Chibuzo Ukegbu — Diercks School of Advanced Computing
- Wujie Zhang — Physics and Chemistry, Mathematics
- Gene Wright — Rader School of Business, Career Connections Center, CREATE Institute
Meet Our Co-Chairs
Our dedicated 2026 Faculty & Staff Campaign co-chairs are committed to the vision of unity and collaboration that makes up this initiative.