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Institutional Advancement (IA) at the College for Creative Studies is an office committed to cultivating enduring relationships with alumni, friends, and organizations and encouraging engagement in philanthropic endeavors. Our role involves paving avenues for investments in CCS by nurturing alumni relations, providing engagement opportunities, and strategically communicating.


Institutional Advancement (IA) at the College for Creative Studies is an office committed to cultivating enduring relationships with alumni, friends, and organizations and encouraging engagement in philanthropic endeavors. Our role involves paving avenues for investments in CCS by nurturing alumni relations, providing engagement opportunities, and strategically communicating.

Institutional Advancement Office
[email protected]
[email protected]

T. 313.664.7865
F. 313.872.8377
201 East Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202

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Denise Thomas

Vice President for Institutional Advancement

313.664.7984
[email protected]

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Alecia Haney

Director Foundation Relations

313.664.7461
[email protected]

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Katie Rusack

Senior Director of Major Gifts and Donor Engagement​

313.664.7861
[email protected]

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Christopher Blitz

Associate Director Database and Donor Services

313.664.7664
[email protected]

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Lesley Mason

Director Alumni Relations

313.664.7462
[email protected]

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Ruthie Graff

Foundation Relations and Operations Coordinator

313.664.7863
[email protected]

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Christine Renner

Associate Director Annual Giving and Donor Relations

313.664.7866
[email protected]