Shelley Hammill |
Shelley Hammill, M.A., has joined the
Development Office staff as senior development
officer. Originally from California, she
relocated to the Quad Cities from Louisville,
Colo., to work at Palmer. She has extensive
experience in development, having served as
director of development and executive
director for a number of organizations.
Ms. Hammill has led successful annual and
capital campaigns as well as created new
and increased constituencies, funding,
membership and volunteers for organizations
such as the Girl Scouts and San
Francisco Film Festival. She also has facilitated
corporate and government relations
and support for organizations as diverse as
social services, education and the arts.
“It is very exciting to be here because Palmer’s
values mirror my own in so many ways,”
she said. “Primary among them is a commitment
to humanity, a passion for education,
and my deeply held belief that chiropractic
has a major role to play in global wellness.”
Ms. Hammill is working closely with the
Development Office team, including Senior
Development Officer Lois Kundel, C.T.,
CFRE, and Development Officer Jessica
Malcheff, in enhancing Palmer’s fundraising
efforts. Initially she has focused on meeting
people in the Palmer community and listening
to what they have to say.
“Over the short term I have been getting to
know people, finding out what is in their
hearts and minds and how I might be of service,”
she added. “My long-term goal is to join
in with the rest of the Development team as
we work to increase our role as a revenue
center of the College. And it is a great team
with each individual bringing something
special to the fundraising table.”
Her educational background includes earning
a Master of Arts in Organizational Management
degree in 2009 from Ashford University
in Clinton, Iowa.