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Ben blends his extensive Internet startup experience seamlessly into finding entrepreneurial approaches to increasing private foundation and corporate support in Higher Education. He has over a decade of experience in corporate and foundation relations, coupled with over fifteen years experience in Internet business development and production management. Over his career, he has raised over $30 million dollars, helped get several startups off the ground or achieve next level success, and managed hundreds of Internet development projects. His most recent work includes jumpstarting a CFR program for UMass Dartmouth that has resulted in a nearly ten-fold increase in faculty actively seeking private funding and the establishment of a holistic business engagement approach (inspired by an Academic Impressions workshop he attended) involving stakeholders from throughout the university.

During his 15 years at UNBC, Dr Payne has held a number of administrative positions including Assistant Dean for Education and Research with the Northern Medical Program. Dr. Payne maintains his research program in area of vascular physiology where he is a Full Professor in both the Northern Medical Program and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Programs. He came to UNBC in June 2004 as founding faculty of the medical school following a post-doctoral fellowship at Yale University in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology and John B. Pierce Laboratory. Dr. Payne holds a Ph.D. from Memorial University of Newfoundland in the field of cardiovascular and renal physiology. In addition to his biomedical research, he has also an interest in medical education in the areas of curriculum, assessment, and admissions.

In this role, Lindsay develops and drives strategy for direct faculty-to-alumni engagement by applying a volunteer management model to faculty. Working closely with development directors, engagement officers, and college leadership, Lindsay facilitates quality faculty-to-alumni connections through various virtual and in-person programs and events. These programs include live video webinars with faculty speakers, research presentations, a virtual book club, lifelong learning programs, and faculty-to-alumni meet-ups around the world. Prior to her transition into higher education, Lindsay was an event producer for eight years at a sponsorship marketing agency, working with a variety of Fortune 500 clients on creating and executing world-class hospitality events.