Trisha Bainbridge Mc Kean
About Trisha Bainbridge Mc Kean
Trisha Bainbridge Mc Kean serves as the Principal Gift Officer in the Advancement Office of the President at the University of Colorado. With over 20 years of experience in development and advancement roles, she has held various positions at the University of Colorado Boulder and other organizations, focusing on building impactful philanthropic connections.
Current Role at University of Colorado
Trisha Bainbridge Mc Kean serves as the Principal Gift Officer in the Advancement Office of the President at the University of Colorado. She has held this position since 2024, focusing on fostering significant philanthropic contributions to support the university's mission and initiatives. Her role involves strategic engagement with high-level donors and stakeholders to enhance the university's funding capabilities.
Previous Experience at University of Colorado Boulder
Trisha Bainbridge Mc Kean has extensive experience at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she held multiple positions. From 2015 to 2022, she served as the Assistant Dean of Advancement for the Leeds School of Business. Prior to that, she was the Director of Development for a brief period in 2014 and also acted as the Interim Senior Director of Development for four months in the same year. Additionally, she worked as the Executive Director of Corporate and External Relations for nine months in 2015.
Leadership at Community Foundation Boulder County
Trisha Bainbridge Mc Kean worked as the Chief Development Officer at the Community Foundation Boulder County from 2022 to 2024. In this role, she was responsible for leading development efforts and building relationships to enhance the foundation's philanthropic initiatives within the community.
Educational Background
Trisha Bainbridge Mc Kean earned an Executive Masters in Leadership from the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business in 2006. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from St. Olaf College, which she completed between 1998 and 2002. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive career in development and advancement.
Expertise and Advocacy
With over 20 years of experience, Trisha Bainbridge Mc Kean specializes in building impactful connections that enhance philanthropic efforts. She advocates for partnerships that yield a new return on impact and emphasizes the importance of aligning values to drive team performance. Her approach is characterized by empathic candor and transparency, aiming to empower communities through entrepreneurial solutions.