About NAFUM
The North American Foundation for The University of Manchester (NAFUM) was established in 1999 to encourage US-based alumni, individuals and foundations to support The University of Manchester.
"I have seen how planned gifts enrich lives: enabling talented students, supporting pioneering research and opening doors to opportunity."
Dr Joanna Horobin – President of NAFUM
As a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN # 31-1598015), NAFUM enables US-based donors to give tax effectively in support of the University's most important work.
Since its foundation, it has raised more than $27 million to support the University – from powering transformative research to unlocking potential through funding student support.
Contact NAFUM
Maureen Kilcommins, Administrative Officer
NAFUM, PO Box 293, Littleton MA 01460
Tel: (978) 772 1875
Email: info@nafum.org
NAFUM Board of Directors
Dr Joanna Horobin (President)
Manchester degree: MBChB 1978
Former SVP and Chief Medical Officer, Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Board member of biopharmaceutical companies.
Mark Hanley (Treasurer)
Manchester degree: BA (Hons) History 1976
President, IT Strategies, Inc., strategic consultancy specializing in industrial digital printing.
Dave Crossen
Manchester degree: BA (Econ) (Hons) 1988
Senior Vice-President, Human Resources, NBC Universal Broadcast and Distribution divisions.
Dr Gian Fulgoni
Manchester degree: BSc (Hons) Physics 1969
Chairman Emeritus, comScore, Inc.; former President, CEO and Chairman, Information Resources, Inc. Member, Global Leadership Board, The University of Manchester.
Jennifer Halliday
Manchester degree: MBA 1991
CFO UK and Ireland, Wienerberger UK. Member, Advisory Board, Alliance Manchester Business School.
Philip Hunt
Manchester degree: BSc (Hons) Electronics 1978
Partner, Kendall Partners; former President, Adaptive Wireless Solutions LLC.
Joanne Iddon
Manchester degree: BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering 1991; MA Engineering 1993
Principal, Arup
Robin Mills
Manchester degree: BA Economics 1967
Former CEO, Sterling Winthrop (pharmaceuticals); former CEO, Kiwifruit Marketing Board (New Zealand). Member, Global Leadership Board, The University of Manchester. Past President of NAFUM.
Dr Hugh Montgomery
Manchester degree: BSc (Hons) Physics 1969; PhD 1972
Director Emeritus, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab).
Elys Roberts (Treasurer)
Manchester degree: BA (Hons) History 1993
Founder and CEO, BEESY Strategy, marketing insights consultancy. Former CEO, Ipsos Marketing Practices, US. Treasurer of NAFUM.
Judith Sear (Secretary)
Manchester degree: BA (Ord) 1961
Retired high school teacher; Director, Sear Family Foundation; former Chair of Fundraising Board, Botanical Research Institute of Texas.
Dr Michael Shaoul
Manchester degree : BSc (Hons) Management Sciences 1987; PhD 1993
Chairman and CEO, Marketfield Asset Management LLC; former CEO, Oscar Gruss and Son Incorporated.
Tony Thornley
Manchester degree: BSc (Hons) Chemistry 1967
Former President and COO, Qualcomm. Former Board member, Callaway Golf Company (Interim President and CEO, 2011-2012). Member, Global Leadership Board, The University of Manchester. Past President of NAFUM.
Dr Shane Williams
Manchester degree: BSc (Hons) Biochemistry 1991
Chief People Officer, Protara Therapeutics LLC; former Chief People Officer at Century Therapeutics LLC.