Emilia "Emi" Gilbert, CFRE
Director of College Corporate and Foundation Relations
Phone: 225.578.2321
Email: egilbe2@lsu.edu

Emi is employed by the College of Science and the LSU Foundation.  She is responsible for building external relationships including research collaborations and philanthropy and establishing strategic partnerships with business and industry,  government and other higher education institutions.

Adrian Owen
Associate Director of Donor Relations
Phone: 225-578-5100
Email:aowen@lsu.edu

Adrian  Owen works with the senior director of development to invent new strategies for recognizing and retaining donors, while creating meaningful opportunities to engage alumni. Adrian comes to LSU from the state of Oklahoma, where she worked with grant-makers in the area to provide funding for non-profits.

Frances Watson
Assistant Director of External Relations
Phone: 225.578.7625
Email: fwatson@lsu.edu

Frances is responsible for coordinating alumni relations, including biographical research, graduate tracking, and corporate giving programs.  Frances works closely with Ann Marie, Adrian, and Emi to manage publication distribution and annual fundraising drives.