University of the PACIFIC

University Development Leadership Council Profiles

University Development

Burnie Atterbury
Vice President of University Development and Alumni Relations

Janet Dial
Associate VP of University Development

Bill Coen
Executive Director, Alumni Relations 

Nancy DeGuire
Assistant Dean, External Affairs, Pharmacy

Cathy Dodson
Assistant Vice President Advancement Service, Budget and Strategic Talent Management

Steve Harvath
Assistant Vice President of University Development

Charlene Mattison
Assistant Dean for Development, Law 

Jeff Rhode
Associate Dean for Development, Dentistry  

_______________________________________________Nancy DeGuire________________________________________

Dr. Nancy L. DeGuire joined University of the Pacific in 1997 and is currently Assistant Dean for External Relations and Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (PHS).

In her role as Assistant Dean for External Relations, she oversees a staff of six individuals with shared responsibilities for major gift fundraising, annual giving, corporate and foundation relationships, marketing and communications, alumni relations and donor stewardship, event planning, business development and continuing professional education for the school. Since she joined University Advancement in 2002, the PHS External Relations staff has raised more than $25 million, with provisions for new and renovated facilities, technology enhancement, program support, scholarships, faculty support, and annual giving.

Nancy earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of the Pacific in 1989 and completed postgraduate residency training with the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in 1990. After spending a rewarding decade in community pharmacy management and patient care with Longs Drug Stores, she joined the faculty at Pacific as an Assistant Professor. Nancy is responsible for teaching in the Pharmacy Practice department, particularly in the areas of cultural competency, health literacy, professionalism, technology, and public health.