Gretchen Pleuss

(she/her)

Manager of Annual Giving Programs

Department:  Advancement,

Bio

Gretchen Pleuss is the Manager of Annual Giving Programs, working closely with the Friends of SMTD. Before joining SMTD, she served as the Associate Director of Lost Voices, a non-profit that facilitates expressive songwriting programs with youth who have experienced trauma. Prior to her time at Lost Voices, Gretchen was a Manager of Constituent Relations at U of M’s University Development Events (UDE). While working at UDE, she graduated with her Master of Public Administration from U of M-Flint.

In her free time, Gretchen is an active singer-songwriter and performing arts advocate. A few nights a week, she also serves as Night Manager at The Ark, where she oversees live performances.