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Advancement Research

The Research Office follows the codes of the Association of Prospect Research for Advancement and maintains the confidentiality of donor records. We only report information from reputable sources, DUR, UM files and public records. Information released from the Research Office should only be used for the fundraising purposes of the University of Miami.
Staff and Assignments
 

Julie Maspons
Director
Phone: 305.284.6244
jmaspons@miami.edu


Marci Philbin
Research Analyst Senior
Phone: 305.243.3866
mphilbin@med.miami.edu
(School of Medicine)
 

Robert Diminic
Research Analyst
Phone: 305.284.7699
rdiminic@miami.edu
(President's Office, Trustee Services, Law, Citizens Board)
 

Karen Macaluso
Research Analyst
Phone: 305.284.7670
kmacaluso@miami.edu
(Education, Music, Estate & Gift Planning, and Communication)
 

Rafael Serrano
Research Analyst
Phone: 305.284.7698
rserrano@miami.edu
(Architecture, Arts & Sciences, Libraries, Engineering, Lowe Museum)


Krizia Giambanco
Research Analyst
Phone: 305.284.6244
kgiambanco@miami.edu
(Office of Corporation and Foundation Relations, Business)

Michaela Mitzel-Francar
Research Analyst
Phone: 305.284.7669
mmitzel@miami.edu
(President's Office, Vice-President's Office, Special Projects, Major Gifts Officers)
 

Mirielle Gonzalez 
Research Analyst 
Phone: 305.284.7672
mirielle@miami.edu  
(Athletics, School of Nursing, Alumni Association, Rosenstiel/Ecosystems, Student Affairs)
Mission
The Advancement Research Department identifies, analyzes, tracks and compiles biographical and financial information on potential donors for central, medical and school-based development officers. The Advancement Research Department also maintains advancement donor files and coordinates major gift prospects' assignment and clearance.