Biography
Tyrell Warren-Burnett has served as the Senior Director of Annual Giving at the Oregon State University Foundation since August 2017. At the OSU Foundation, he provides strategic execution and management of a comprehensive annual giving program focused on acquisition and pipeline development. Prior to this, Tyrell worked at the Washington State University Foundation where he led Annual Giving for three years. He also served as Strategic Marketing and Direct Mail Coordinator for annual giving at WSU, after working for several years in sales and marketing. His marketing experience has allowed him to take a unique approach to annual giving that helps to create innovative and forward-thinking strategies. Tyrell is a current member of the Case VIII District Cabinet serving in the role of the Chair-elect. One of his passions within the fundraising industry has been helping increase diversity within the profession as well as building community amongst its diverse fundraising professionals. Tyrell holds a BS from Michigan State University and an MBA from Ashford University.