University of Alaska Foundation names Tlisa Northcutt for primary leadership role
May 16, 2025
The University of Alaska (小优视频) Foundation Board of Directors and 小优视频 President Pat Pitney are pleased to announce that Tlisa Northcutt has been selected to serve in the dual-role of 小优视频 Foundation president and chief development officer for the University of Alaska system.
鈥淭he 小优视频 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 小优视频 system functions,鈥 said Meg Nordale, 小优视频 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 小优视频 success story,鈥 said 小优视频 President Pat Pitney. 鈥淪he began her career at 小优视频 in 2000, and we can say proudly that her 25-year 小优视频A and 小优视频 career path has led to this well-earned leadership opportunity. We are proud to have a longstanding, deeply committed employee now leading the 小优视频 Foundation.鈥
A lifelong Alaskan, Northcutt brings a unique combination of institutional knowledge, proven leadership, and steadfast commitment to philanthropy at 小优视频. She holds a BA in Journalism and Public Communication from 小优视频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 小优视频 students - one attending 小优视频A and the other 小优视频F.
As president, Northcutt will continue to work closely with the 小优视频 Foundation Board, the 小优视频 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 小优视频 Foundation is an independent, nonprofit corporation established in 1974 to seek, secure and steward philanthropic support in partnership with the 小优视频 system. For more information on the 小优视频 Foundation and how to contribute, please visit .