Contact us
For general enquiries please contact us at:
Development and Alumni Relations
St John’s College
St Giles
Oxford OX1 3JP
01865 610 885
alumni@sjc.ox.ac.uk
For more specific enquiries, please reach out to one of the team members below who will be happy to help you.
If you have any event feedback you would like to share with us, please do not hesitate to reach us via email alumni@sjc.ox.ac.uk.
Robert Crow
Director of Development and Alumni Relations 01865 610 886
I lead St John’s Development and Alumni Relations team, oversee the College’s strategies for fundraising and alumni engagement and work with donors on major projects. I am a Supernumerary Fellow of the College.
Jo Bason
Deputy Development Director - Alumni and Operations 01865 610 889
I am responsible for the alumni programme at St John’s. I ensure St John’s alumni, donors, and friends are connected with each other and with the College. We deliver a programme of in-person and online events, publications and communications. I also work closely with my Development colleagues to provide opportunities for fundraising and philanthropic support. I welcome any opportunity to meet with St John’s alumni, donors and friends and look forward to hearing from you, particularly in relation to St John’s donor recognition and stewardship, alumni communications and events.
Kristina McClendon
Deputy Development Director – Philanthropy 01865 610 880
My role as Deputy Development Director of Philanthropy facilitates major gift fundraising activity, executes the College’s strategic plan for fundraising, and oversees the College’s regular giving programme. I work with my colleagues in the Development and Alumni Relations team as well as the entire College community of alumni, academics, administrators, and students to foster transformative educational experiences and fundraise for access and outreach, student support, scholarships, and early career posts. If you are interested in making a gift to St John’s College or would like to find out more about the impact of philanthropic donations, please get in touch.
Jessica Dowling
Development and Alumni Relations Officer 01865 610 885
I am responsible for overseeing the room bookings at Alumni House, I arrange Formal Hall bookings, along with the administration involved with Gift Processing. Alongside my Development and Alumni Relations colleagues, we answer queries from alumni about a whole range of topics.
Rosie Lloyd-Reed
Alumni and Benefactor Relations Manager 01865 610 873
I am responsible for keeping our community of alumni and friends up to date with everything happening at St John’s. Along with the team, I deliver a busy schedule of events, write the alumni e-newsletter, and answer queries from alumni about a whole range of topics. I also work closely with the St John’s Women’s Network to deliver their annual programme of events and communications. Please contact me if you have a piece of news you would like to share with the St John’s community, if you would like to join the Women’s Network or if you would like to know more about any of our events.
Sophie Parkinson
Development Manager - Philanthropy 01865 610 857
I am responsible for facilitating philanthropic support for the College from individual donors and legators, as well as managing the regular giving programme and giving societies. I work closely with my Alumni Relations colleagues to connect donors with the impact of their giving and the wider College community. If you are interested in making a gift to the College or would like to find out more about the impact of your donations please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
Nichola Barrett
Development Operations Manager 01865 610 866
I am responsible for managing the Development and Alumni Database, providing key analysis and financial reporting for senior colleagues, alumni publications and donor stewardship. I work closely with my Alumni and Philanthropy colleagues to support in enhancing existing relationships and cultivating new ones. I also oversee the department’s day-to-day processes and operations, and work collaboratively with colleagues in the wider College to ensure donations are being used effectively and as intended.