Partnerships with
FOUNDATIONS
Connecting foundations and UT to change the world
The Foundation Relations team works to match the interests of private foundations with The University of Texas at Austin’s research and programmatic strengths and priorities. We also assist faculty, colleagues and university grant-seekers in identifying foundation funding sources and provide assistance through the proposal process. Get in touch with us to learn how foundation funding opportunities can help UT Austin change the world.
For Foundations
Partner with UT to meet your philanthropic goals.
For Faculty
Identify and apply for foundation funding.
Foundation Impact
See how our partnerships with foundations are changing the world.
Funding Opportunities
Explore foundation funding opportunities at UT.
Meet the Team

Jonelle Bradshaw de Hernandez
Executive Director of Foundation Relations
512-232-3605
Executive Director of Foundation Relations
512-232-3605

Maria Nehring
Senior Director of Foundation Relations
Education, Communication, Fine Arts, and Social Work
512-475-9625
Senior Director of Foundation Relations
Education, Communication, Fine Arts, and Social Work
512-475-9625

Marjorie Beale
Director of Development
Bridging Barriers
949-872-0946
Director of Development
Bridging Barriers
949-872-0946

Kay Thomas
Director of Development
Provost’s Initiatives and Upward Mobility
512-471-5112
Director of Development
Provost’s Initiatives and Upward Mobility
512-471-5112

Joe Youngblood
Director for Development
Technology and Sustainability
512-475-7085
Director for Development
Technology and Sustainability
512-475-7085

Sean Redmond
Assistant Director of Development
STEM programs, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
512-475-6363
Assistant Director of Development
STEM programs, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
512-475-6363

Crystal Aguilar-Marshall
Development Specialist
512-475-9674
Development Specialist
512-475-9674

Alex Christiansen
Development Associate
512-475-6431
Development Associate
512-475-6431