Meet Our Team
The Division of University Advancement facilitates a Christ-centered and transformative experience for Azusa Pacific students by seeking funding for scholarships, programs, and endowments. These resources provide modern facilities, exceptional faculty-mentorship, and innovative programs. We build these resources by forming strong relationships with donors, alumni, parents, and friends.
Andrew Barton, EdD
Vice President for University Advancement
- Phone: (626) 815-5331
- Email: abarton@apu.edu
Donna Arnds
Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations
- Phone: (626) 387-5759
- Email: darnds@apu.edu
Sharon Conklin
Director of Annual Giving and Engagement
- Phone: (626) 815-5321
- Email: sconklin@apu.edu
Heather Cordell
Executive Director, Major Gifts and Planned Giving
- Phone: (626) 815-5069
- Email: hcordell@apu.edu
Michaela Scholz Lippowitsch
Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations
- Phone: (626) 815-5497
- Email: mscholz@apu.edu
Dennette Miramontes
Senior Advisor, Gift and Estate Planning
- Phone: (626) 815-5070
- Email: dmiramontes@apu.edu
Marissa Roberson
Advancement Systems Analyst
Advancement Services
- Phone: (626) 815-6059
- Email: mroberson@apu.edu
Leah Spurgeon
Alumni Engagement Operations Coordinator
- Phone: 626-815-4629