Ruth Sutton

The Penn Libraries announce that Ruth Sutton joined its staff as the new director of advancement. In this position, she will be responsible for overseeing the Penn Libraries’ fundraising activities, board relations, internal and external communications and alumni relations. Ms. Sutton will manage an advancement team made up of two gift officer positions, two communication professionals and a research and administrative officer.

Ms. Sutton came to the Penn Libraries after three years at the Wharton School in the International Relations Program where she made a significant impact in her region (Southeast Asia). She holds an LLB in law from Newcastle University and also attended Cass Business School, at City, University in London where she studied charity marketing and fundraising. Before Wharton, she was a major gifts officer at the London School of Economics.