Jenny Oenning

Jenny Oenning was named Director of Development for the Libraries on May 1, 2008. Jenny has responsibility for leading the major gifts fundraising effort for the Libraries, coordinating donor stewardship, and managing the Development department.

Ms. Oenning comes to the Libraries with valuable experience from UCI's University Advancement Office, where she was a Major Gifts Qualification Officer.She has worked closely with all of the campus Development offices to engage alumni and community members in UC Irvine, and connect them with an area of interest. Prior to that, she was Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Claremont Graduate University and brings to UCI experience with annual fund, alumni relations, marketing, and event planning. Jenny received her B.A. from Saint Mary's College of California, and her M.A. in English Literature and Creative Writing from Claremont Graduate University.

I have a passion for research and knowledge and look forward to connecting people with their interests in support of the Libraries.

"I am very excited to join the Libraries and be in a position to share the important role the Libraries play both on campus and in the community," said Oenning. "I have a passion for research and knowledge and look forward to connecting people with their interests in support of the Libraries. My background in literature and writing also lends itself well to many of the activities we are involved in such as author events and our monthly book club. I hope to meet all of our current donors and friends soon and begin to develop new relationships with our alumni and community members."

Jenny works with a development team that includes Associate Director of Development Julie Sully and Development Assistant Terri Bokosky. Please contact Jenny at 949.824.9339 or jenny.oenning@uci.edu.