Jonelle Vold

VP Jonelle Vold has served as the UAF representative on the DAF Board since 2019, first in her role as a Vice President for Development and as of 2024, the Sr. Vice President of Alumni Engagement and Prospect Development. Bringing a unique skill set in legal, professional development, and higher education advancement. VP Vold works with deans and development professionals across campus on fundraising strategy and pipeline development. VP Vold also works closely with the UADP Talent Development team to develop materials and courses, lead cohorts, and coach early and mid-level career fundraisers. Additionally, she has assisted in equipping UADP colleagues for success and increasing retention of fundraisers.

VP  Vold has held several positions at the university, including Assistant Dean for the James E. Rogers College of Law, Senior Director of Development for the James E. Rogers College of Law, Associate Vice President for Regional Development and Engagement, and her current role as Vice President. Before joining the University, Vold served as an associate real-estate attorney and as a client manager for the western region of LexisNexis. She received her Juris Doctor in 2001 from UArizona and her undergraduate degree from Colorado University. While a law student, she was the Student Bar Association President, a role she elevated and defined in ways that continue to benefit the College.