Meet the OHC’s development officer

Caitlin Elwood began her partnership with the Oregon Humanities Center in March 2018 after working for local non-profits the previous seven years. Her role, based in the University of Oregon Advancement Office, is to work with current and potential donors to support the mission (research, teaching, and public outreach) of the OHC. By meeting with UO alumni, community members, the OHC Board of Visitors, and other stakeholders on and off campus, Caitlin hopes to promote the important work of the OHC and strengthen the humanities presence in Lane County and beyond.

As a UO alumna and History major, Caitlin particularly enjoys attending the free public lectures and Work-in-Progress/Books-in-Print talks throughout the academic year. She also appreciates meeting with the faculty and students who receive awards through the OHC to hear about their work and how the support of the OHC helped them make significant progress toward completing a new course, thesis, or book. Caitlin hopes that more and more people will attend OHC events and consider supporting the Center philanthropically because she sees its impact first-hand. If you are interested in learning more about how you can help the mission of the OHC, please reach out to Caitlin: celwood@uoregon.edu or 541-346-6140.