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. <\/p>\n
FAMU alumna Brandi Tatum-Fedrick was hired to fill the permanent role, according to a press release from the university. She\u2019s expected to align advancement strategy with the priorities and vision established by FAMU President Marva B. Johnson, the press release wrote.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt 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,\u201d the president said. \u201cAs we execute a clear vision for Florida A&M University\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Before her appointment, the university said Tatum-Fedrick served in leadership roles within University Advancement and has also \u201cplayed a central role in securing major gifts, endowments, and strategic sponsorships that directly support student success and institutional priorities.\u201d<\/p>\n
The FAMU alumna earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in elementary education and a master\u2019s degree in public administration from the HBCU, the university statement revealed. <\/p>\n
Additionally, she holds a Doctor of Education in higher education from Florida State University, according to the university. <\/p>\n
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