Steph Taylor | SIU Foundation | SIU

Steph Taylor joined the SIU Foundation as Director of Development for the College of Health and Human Sciences in November 2019. She oversees the fundraising initiatives for the college.

Prior to becoming a development officer, Steph worked in Advancement Services at the SIU Foundation on prospect management and events. Before SIU, Steph worked at Washington University in St. Louis as the associate director of regional and special events, where she planned campaign events across the nation and fundraised for the Women’s Society of Washington University.

Steph earned her bachelor’s degree from SIU in Healthcare Management and master’s degree from SIUE in public administration, with an emphasis in non-profit management. She is a native of Southern Illinois and lives in Murphysboro with her husband, Adam, and dog, Pumpkin.