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    Newell Grant Jr.
    Advancement Office
    Director of Advancement
    Year Appointed: 2005
    (860) 408-3058
    Denison University - B.A.
    Indiana University - M.A.
    Bio
     
    As director of advancement, Newell works with donors on capital, annual and planned gifts that will help Westminster achieve its current and strategic priorities. Over the years, he has served in the Advancement Office in a variety of roles, often traveling around the country to meet with parents, alumni and friends of the school. Prior to his faculty appointment, Newell worked in Boston’s financial district. A member of Westminster's Class of 1999 as a boarding student from Littleton, Colo., he served as junior prefect and president of the John Hay Society. He is currently pursuing an M.A. in philanthropic studies through the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University.
     
    In his free time, Newell helps out with the hockey program and enjoys fly-fishing on the Farmington River. He also likes spending time in the Adirondacks and traveling. Newell lives on campus in Stretch House with his wife, Helena; daughter, Belle; son, Mac; and their dog, Nellie.
  • Photo of Demitri George
    Demitri George
    Advancement Office
    Director of Young Alumni Engagement
    Year Appointed: 2024
    (860) 408-3065

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