{"id":90727,"date":"2025-12-20T18:07:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T18:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/90727\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T18:07:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T18:07:06","slug":"famu-announces-permanent-vice-president-for-university-advancement-tallahassee-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/90727\/","title":{"rendered":"FAMU Announces Permanent Vice President for University Advancement \u2013 Tallahassee Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Florida A&M University (FAMU) President\u00a0Marva B. Johnson, J.D., recently announced the appointment of\u00a0Brandi Tatum-Fedrick, Ed.D., to the permanent role of Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the FAMU Foundation. She will align advancement strategy with the vision and priorities established by President Johnson.<\/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 said Johnson. \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. She brings disciplined leadership, strategic focus, and a deep commitment to positioning FAMU for transformational philanthropy that expands access, fuels academic excellence, and accelerates student success.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prior to this appointment, Tatum-Fedrick served in progressive leadership roles within University Advancement, most recently as assistant vice president for Annual and Affinity Giving and Alumni Affairs. <\/p>\n

Tatum-Fedrick has played a central role in securing major gifts, endowments, and strategic sponsorships that directly support student success and institutional priorities. Her leadership reflects a clear understanding that sustainable access to large-scale philanthropic investment requires trust, transparency, and a compelling institutional vision\u2014principles she has consistently advanced in partnership with campus leadership and the FAMU Foundation Board.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am deeply honored to serve as vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the FAMU Foundation at this pivotal moment in the University\u2019s journey,\u201d said Tatum-Fedrick. \u201cI am fully aligned with President Johnson\u2019s vision for Florida A&M University and committed to advancing a philanthropic strategy that matches the scale of our aspirations. Together, we will continue strengthening relationships with alumni, donors, and partners who believe in FAMU\u2019s impact and are prepared to invest in its future.\u201d<\/p>\n

A proud FAMU alumna, Tatum-Fedrick earned her bachelor\u2019s degree in elementary education and her master\u2019s degree in public administration from Florida A&M University. She holds a Doctor of Education in higher education from Florida State University. Her career reflects a deep commitment to public higher education within the State University System of Florida and to ensuring Florida A&M University is positioned for sustained growth, national competitiveness, and transformational philanthropic support.<\/p>\n

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