University of Alaska Foundation names Tlisa Northcutt for primary leadership role
May 16, 2025
The University of Alaska (杏吧原创) Foundation Board of Directors and 杏吧原创 President Pat Pitney are pleased to announce that Tlisa Northcutt has been selected to serve in the dual-role of 杏吧原创 Foundation president and chief development officer for the University of Alaska system.
鈥淭he 杏吧原创 Foundation Board of Directors has worked closely with Tlisa in her interim capacity since July, and we鈥檝e seen firsthand her deep institutional knowledge and clear understanding of how the 杏吧原创 system functions,鈥 said Meg Nordale, 杏吧原创 Foundation Board chair. 鈥淪he brings a thoughtful, sensitive approach to the unique needs of each university, and her ability to connect donors with meaningful opportunities is essential to advancing our mission across the state.鈥
鈥淗iring Tlisa is a 杏吧原创 success story,鈥 said 杏吧原创 President Pat Pitney. 鈥淪he began her career at 杏吧原创 in 2000, and we can say proudly that her 25-year 杏吧原创A and 杏吧原创 career path has led to this well-earned leadership opportunity. We are proud to have a longstanding, deeply committed employee now leading the 杏吧原创 Foundation.鈥
A lifelong Alaskan, Northcutt brings a unique combination of institutional knowledge, proven leadership, and steadfast commitment to philanthropy at 杏吧原创. She holds a BA in Journalism and Public Communication from 杏吧原创A, an MA in Philanthropy and Development from St. Mary's University of Minnesota, and has maintained the designation of Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) since 2009. Northcutt has been recognized for several achievements over the years, including making 鈥淭he Top 50 Women Leaders of Alaska鈥 list for Women We Admire in 2024.
In addition to being an alumna and dedicated staff member, Northcutt and her husband, Scott, are proud parents of two current 杏吧原创 students - one attending 杏吧原创A and the other 杏吧原创F.
As president, Northcutt will continue to work closely with the 杏吧原创 Foundation Board, the 杏吧原创 system president鈥檚 office, university chancellors and advancement teams across the three universities (University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and University of Alaska Southeast) to promote philanthropy across the university system.
The 杏吧原创 Foundation is an independent, nonprofit corporation established in 1974 to seek, secure and steward philanthropic support in partnership with the 杏吧原创 system. For more information on the 杏吧原创 Foundation and how to contribute, please visit .