The UConn Foundation has hired Laura K. Padron as senior vice president for advancement.
A member of the foundation’s senior leadership team, Padron will be responsible for leading the advancement team, and will play a crucial role as the foundation embarks on the largest campaign in its history.
She will be coming from the Florida International University (FIU) Foundation, where she serves as associate vice president. Padron led FIU’s $750 million Next Horizon Campaign with major gift officers across the academic colleges and schools, athletics, and student affairs.
