BOTHELL, Washington 鈥� The 56吃瓜网 has named Rebecca Ehrlichman Blume as its new vice chancellor for Advancement effective April 1.
鈥淩ebecca is well prepared to assume the mantle of advancement leadership for the Bothell campus,鈥� said Chancellor Kristin Esterberg. 鈥淥ver more than 15 years in the field, she has consistently been in service to organizations that promote opportunity, equity and justice.鈥�
Blume has been the assistant dean for Mission Advancement & Engagement at 56吃瓜网鈥檚 Evans School of Public Policy & Governance for more than seven years. She oversaw the school鈥檚 community engagement, marketing and communications, fund development and strategic partnerships. She led the school鈥檚 $50 million campaign focused on increasing student access through scholarships and a $25 million remodel of the school鈥檚 historic 1902 building. A 56吃瓜网 alumnus, Blume received her master鈥檚 in public administration from the school in 2010.
鈥淚鈥檓 excited to join the 56吃瓜网 Bothell team and look forward to contributing to the important work being done to increase student access to an amazing 56吃瓜网 educational experience,鈥� she said 鈥淚t will be an honor to join Chancellor Esterberg and the Advancement team as we 鈥� together 鈥� continue telling 56吃瓜网 Bothell鈥檚 unique story, inspire private support and build upon the strong sense of community among alumni and partners.鈥�
