In her new role, Chance Mercurius will bring skills honed planning and executing alumni engagement programs for Harvard Law School and the University of Pennsylvania.

Anderson will formulate and implement a robust fundraising and relationship-building program for the Medical Center.

“This is a historic moment for everyone who cares so deeply about this University and our future,” said President and CEO Joel Seligman as the Meliora Challenge comes to a close exceeding its initial $1.2 billion goal by more than $168 million.