Alumni Staff
Helpful personnel that bring graduates together and support one another.
Helpful personnel that bring graduates together and support one another.
734-432-5843
ksanborn@madonna.edu
I was blessed to join the Madonna University family in 2006. I grew up in Hudson, Mich., graduated from Michigan State University, and worked for 18 years at Ameritech. Kurt and I have five adult children – three are proud Madonna alumni – and seven grandchildren. I completed my Madonna master’s degree in business leadership in 2022.
I love the Felician Sisters, and thoroughly enjoy my work, because I get to learn the stories of Madonna alumni and friends, as we work to advance the mission of the University.
734-432-5838
tlaabs@madonna.edu
I am the Assistant Director of Development. I have had the honor of working at Madonna University for over 30 years. My wife Kathy and son Logan both graduated from Madonna and my daughter Ashley attended Adrian College.
Among my many interests I enjoy celebrating Halloween, tailgating, gardening, and woodworking just to name a few. Madonna is not just a place to me, it’s home.
GO CRUSADERS!
734-432-5589
jmchapman@madonna.edu
I was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Livonia. I have worked in the Advancement Department at Madonna University since 1999. I currently live in Lincoln Park with my min pin dog.
I love working for Madonna University and the community it serves.
734-432-5788
kkoehler@madonna.edu
Since joining the Office of Advancement in 2022, I have enjoyed working with Madonna’s alumni and supporters, including the Felician Sisters. I love collaborating with staff and faculty on a wide array of interesting projects that promote Madonna’s mission and Franciscan values.
My previous experience includes working in legal education, communications, public relations, alumni relations, and annual giving.
734-432-5603
katiepatterson@madonna.edu
I was thrilled to join Madonna University in February of 2025. I have a background in communications and fundraising and have spent my career working in education. I love the values of the Felician Sisters and the culture at Madonna.
My husband and I live in Livonia with our three children and our rescue dog.
