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Valerie DeSantis, M.Ed.

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Assistant Dean for Development | Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering at Texas Christian University
📍 Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Valerie DeSantis is a seasoned development professional with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as the Assistant Dean for Development at TCUs Davis College of Science & Engineering. She leads a comprehensive campaign that has raised over $65M. Colleagues describe her as a personable, genuine, and strategic leader.

Deeply invested in the Texas Christian University community, Valerie actively promotes various campus initiatives, from the arts and innovation to new student welcoming events. Her career reflects a long-standing commitment to community growth, both within the university and through her previous leadership roles at United Way.

Unique fact: At a prior role with United Way, she managed a prestigious campaign portfolio of over $50 million, which included major corporations like GE and IBM.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Assistant Dean for Development | Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering
Job Level
Junior
Location
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Valerie shows up

Risk-Accepting
Long-term Focused
Results Focused

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Valerie cares about

Transformational Philanthropy
Leads initiatives to secure transformational endowment support and has directed campaigns raising over $65 million for TCU's College of Science & Engineering.
Campaign Management
Her expertise is centered on campaign management, with a track record of successfully planning and executing multi-million dollar fundraising campaigns for major institutions.
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Career

Work history

2005
Assistant Dean for Development | Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering
Texas Christian University
2002 - 2005
TCU Director of Corporate Relations
Texas Christian University
2001 - 2002
Vice President of Major Gifts and Resource Development
United Way of Tarrant County
1998 - 2001
Assistant Vice President | Resource Development
United Way
1997 - 1998
Vice President | Resource Development
United Way of Tri-State (largest UW in the country)
In the press

Media appearances

Profile: Valerie DeSantis Bechtel - Texas Christian University. Featured in Texas Christian University – College of Science & Engineering
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Education
2008 - 2010
Master of Education
Texas Christian University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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