Meet the Development & Alumni Staff

The Development and Alumni Relations team supports the needs and priorities of the University through annual, major and planned giving programs.

drewelow-lonna.jpg Lonna Drewelow '86
Associate Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations
Warde 207 | 319-286-4408 | ldrewelow@sanmingzhi.net
Lonna joined Mount Mercy University's Office of Development and Alumni Relations in 1988. She serves as the Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations. Lonna earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Mount Mercy in 1986. 
pease-michaela.jpg Michaela Dion, M.Ed 
Senior Director for Development & Alumni Relations
Warde 206 | 319-363-1323 x1869 | mdion@sanmingzhi.net 
Michaela joined Mount Mercy University as the Director for Development and Alumni Relations in May 2017. She is a 2010 graduate of Loras College and earned her Master in Higher Education Leadership from Merrimack College in 2016. Michaela loves to share her heart of blue and gold with the Mount Mercy community! 
ortmann-morgan-2021.jpg Morgan Ortmann '17
Director for Alumni Relations
Warde 203 | 319-363-1323 x1828 | mortmann@sanmingzhi.net
Morgan joined Mount Mercy in January 2018. She earned her BA in graphic design and marketing from Mount Mercy in 2017. Morgan assists with alumni engagement efforts, including every Mustang's favorite—Homecoming & Alumni Weekend!
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Lori Vana
Director for Annual Giving
Warde 205 | 319-368-6468 x1607 | lvana@sanmingzhi.net


Lori joined Mount Mercy University's Development and Alumni Relations in 2022. She serves as the Director of Annual Giving. Lori graduated from The University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing.
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Jessica Lien
Donor Relations Coordinator
Warde 204 | 319.368.6468  | jlien@sanmingzhi.net


Jessica joined the Mount Mercy University Office of Development and Alumni Relations in 2024 and serves as the Donor Relations Coordinator. Jessica graduated from Coe College in 2012 with a degree in English and Communication Studies. She has worked for a variety of non-profits, bringing with her a depth of knowledge and passion for philanthropy. Jessica appreciates the opportunity to steward the philanthropic investment of MMU’s donors and strives to create a rewarding giving experience.