Stephanie Drum Edwards

Stephanie Drum Edwards currently serves as the Director of Donor Relations and has held various titles at Western Carolina University since September 2017, including Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of Advancement and Assistant Director of Annual Giving. In these roles, Stephanie has managed student philanthropy initiatives, coordinated direct mail and email solicitation strategies, and planned the month-long fundraising event, I Love WCU. Prior experience includes serving as the Annual Fund Coordinator at Lake Junaluska, where Stephanie oversaw a comprehensive annual giving program and developed donor engagement strategies. Stephanie has also held positions as Marketing Manager and Communications Coordinator at Lake Junaluska, where Stephanie executed significant marketing projects and enhanced public visibility. Stephanie holds a Master's degree in Project Management and a Bachelor's degree in English, both from Western Carolina University.