Meet the Apra Pennsylvania Board of Directors

Secretary 

Hannah Watters, Associate Director, Advancement Research, Carnegie Mellon University

• How many years have you worked in fundraising/prospect research? 

4 years

• Briefly summarize your background:

I recently joined Carnegie Mellon University’s University Advancement team as an assistant director of Advancement Research. Previously, I was an associate researcher for the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. I joined the museums as a gift processor, then moved into prospect research and management. I graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor’s degree in art history.

• How long have you served on the Apra PA board, and what inspired you to join?  

This is my first term. I joined to represent Western PA researchers!

• What are you most proud of in your work?

I am proud to know that I am able to help others do their job more efficiently and effectively.

• Do you have favorite research tool, site, or trick you can share?

iWave!

• What is your prospect development superpower?

Keeping the database clean and updated!

• What is your bucket list vacation destination and why?

Scandinavia: Northern Lights, outdoor activities and cultural sites!

• What did you want to be when you grew up when you were a kid?

Interior designer (I was obsessed with Trading Spaces)