TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Florida A&M University announced the appointment of its new Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the FAMU Foundation Thursday.
FAMU alumna Brandi Tatum-Fedrick was hired to fill the permanent role, according to a press release from the university. She’s expected to align advancement strategy with the priorities and vision established by FAMU President Marva B. Johnson, the press release wrote.
“It is my pleasure to welcome Dr. Brandi Tatum-Fedrick to serve as an integral member of my leadership team as vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the FAMU Foundation,” the president said. “As we execute a clear vision for Florida A&M University’s future, it is essential that our advancement efforts are tightly aligned with our institutional priorities and our expectations for excellence. Dr. Tatum-Fedrick understands both the responsibility and the opportunity of this moment.”
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Before her appointment, the university said Tatum-Fedrick served in leadership roles within University Advancement and has also “played a central role in securing major gifts, endowments, and strategic sponsorships that directly support student success and institutional priorities.”
The FAMU alumna earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in public administration from the HBCU, the university statement revealed.
Additionally, she holds a Doctor of Education in higher education from Florida State University, according to the university.
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