Dena Adler comes to Gesu with an extensive background in development from her alma mater, Magnificat High School.  Her most recent role was Director of Development. As the leader in fundraising at Magnificat, Dena’s service included significant growth in Magnificat’s development program.  Also attained during her tenure was a capital campaign to build a Performing Arts Center, the increase in the financial aid endowment, and the renovations of the chapel and original building. She was also very valuable in helping Magnificat reaching its $10 million endowment goal. Prior to her position at Magnificat High School, she was part of the Development team at Case Western Reserve University and the Director of Annual Giving at Hathaway Brown School. Dena has a Masters of Non-profit from CWRU and was on the Advisory Board for the Sisters of the Humility of Mary order. Dena, her husband Dan, and their 4 sons reside in Westlake, OH.