Central Methodist University alumna Susan Rampy Stegeman is happy to be coming home. The 1984 graduate will be returning to her alma mater this fall as the new senior director of advancement.
“I feel incredibly lucky for the opportunity to come home,” she said. “Connecting with alumni and friends of Central will fill my soul with a mission that has been so close to my heart for 40 years.”
Stegeman earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration at Central and was a member of Zeta Psi Lambda and the volleyball team during her time on campus. Central has stayed in the family as well, as she and her husband, Steve, are the proud parents of three CMU graduates – Scott ’17, daughter-in-law Melody Hanson Stegeman ’17, and Seth ’20.
As the senior director of advancement, Stegeman will engage alumni across the country and help to connect institutional needs with donors’ interests while supporting the mission of the university.
“Having someone as talented and committed to Central as Susan is an absolute blessing,” said Dr. Bill Sheehan, executive vice president. “Her passion for everything about CMU will allow her to truly connect with our alumni base and the thousands of friends and supporters of the university. Throughout her life, Susan has remained close to CMU and has continued to live the mission of the university, and we are excited to welcome her onto our staff.”
Stegeman comes to CMU after nearly three years as the CEO of the Missouri College Fund, an organization dedicated to obtaining resources for supporting the education of students in private, four-year liberal arts colleges and universities. Prior to her time at the MCF, Stegeman spent 31 years with Special Olympics Missouri, ultimately serving as the president and CEO.
“CMU is a special place,” said Stegeman. “I really look forward to hearing all the reasons why Central is so special to others.”
Stegeman will start in her new position on October 1.