What we do and who we are

About Penn Parent & Family Giving

Our team strives to build relationships and create avenues for parents and families to feel connected, informed, and uniquely involved in life at the University and their student’s undergraduate experience.

Our Mission

The Office of Parent & Family Giving is focused on cultivating lifelong relationships, enhancing family participation, and creating avenues for parents and families to support the University.

The Penn Parent & Family Giving Team

Tara Davies

Tara Davies, PAR’24, SPP’19

Executive Director
(215) 898-2028
daviest@upenn.edu

Tara Davies, PAR’24, SPP’19

Executive Director
(215) 898-2028
daviest@upenn.edu

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Alexander "Sandy" Strapp

Associate Director of Parent Major Gift Fundraising
(215) 898-5595
strapp1@upenn.edu

Alexander "Sandy" Strapp

Associate Director of Parent Major Gift Fundraising
(215) 898-5595
strapp1@upenn.edu

Sandy Patterson

Administrative Assistant
(215) 898-1361
sandrap2@upenn.edu

Sandy Patterson

Administrative Assistant
(215) 898-1361
sandrap2@upenn.edu

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You can contact the Penn Parent & Family Giving staff with any questions you have.

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