Senior Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
Areas of Interest: Donor engagement, relationship-building and stewardship, event planning, donor recognition, impact storytelling, gratitude and celebration culture
Katy Festa serves as the Senior Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement at St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University. In this role, she leads a talented team focused on creating meaningful connections between alumni, donors, and the University, inspiring lifelong engagement and philanthropic support.
Katy oversees 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s comprehensive donor engagement and alumni relations programs, building strategies that celebrate generosity, strengthen community, and foster pride among 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· graduates and friends. Whether through storytelling, events, or stewardship initiatives, she is passionate about helping others see and feel the impact of their connection to 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·.
Outside of work, Katy enjoys reading, spending time near the water, and sharing her home (and heart) with her cat, Kevin. Though not a 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· graduate herself, she is proud to be marrying an alumnus in the summer of 2026.
KatyFestaSenior Director of Alumni and Constituent EngagementJoseph S. Skalny Welcome Centerkfesta@sjf.edu(585) 385-5285/media/sized-image-library/headshots-160-x-160/headshots-d-f/Festa_Katy.jpgKaty Festa serves as the Senior Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement at St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University. In this role, she leads a talented team focused on creating meaningful connections between alumni, donors, and the University, inspiring lifelong engagement and philanthropic support.
Katy oversees 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s comprehensive donor engagement and alumni relations programs, building strategies that celebrate generosity, strengthen community, and foster pride among 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· graduates and friends. Whether through storytelling, events, or stewardship initiatives, she is passionate about helping others see and feel the impact of their connection to 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·.
Outside of work, Katy enjoys reading, spending time near the water, and sharing her home (and heart) with her cat, Kevin. Though not a 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· graduate herself, she is proud to be marrying an alumnus in the summer of 2026.Donor engagement, relationship-building and stewardship, event planning, donor recognition, impact storytelling, gratitude and celebration culture