Kristin Tommey

As the interim chief development officer, Kristin Tommey leads Dell Medical School’s development strategy and operations in collaboration with a talented team of writers, annual giving professionals and stewardship experts. She works closely with leadership at Dell Med and across campus to create bold fundraising strategies and grow philanthropic support for students, faculty, clinical care and programs improving the health of our community.

Tommey is a fundraising professional and communications strategist with extensive experience in the areas of health, science and technology. She has spent over a decade advancing the work of faculty, staff and students across The University of Texas at Austin, translating complex projects and urgent priorities into inspiring opportunities for philanthropic support.

Before joining Dell Med in 2017, Tommey led development communications at UT Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering. In 2014, she received the UT Austin President’s Outstanding Staff Award for her communications and marketing work in the School of Undergraduate Studies. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Tufts University.