Katy Herron

Major Gift Officer and Grants Coordinator

Katy Herron (1994) rejoins the Forester Family as the University’s major gift officer and grants coordinator. Herron will focus primarily on fundraising while also helping to identify and pursue grant opportunities for the University.

Herron earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcasting communications with a minor in business management and was active in HU’s theatre community during her undergraduate years. She brings a well-rounded background in sales, training and development, fundraising and public relations. Most recently, she served as director of donor and public relations at Community Crew in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. With deep roots in Northeast Indiana, Herron is thrilled to return to the Hoosier State and serve her alma mater.

“Katy’s return to Huntington is a full-circle moment that speaks to the enduring impact of Christian higher education,” said Dr. Pepper. “As an alumna, she brings a personal passion for HU’s mission, and her professional experience — spanning both the nonprofit and corporate sectors — equips her to cultivate meaningful connections with donors and partners who care deeply about the future of this institution. Her desire to give back to the University that was so formational in her life reflects the kind of purpose-driven leadership we strive to foster in all Foresters.”