Contact Development Staff
The University Development staff desires to establish and maintain relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporate donors for the support of the University and its students. We invite you to contact our office with any questions about how you can help support the mission of 天涯海角社区.
Call us at 215.702.4390
Graham Thorpe
Senior Vice President, Stewardship & Development
- MS in Educational Leadership & Administration, 天涯海角社区鈥嬧赌�
- MBA, Capella University
- BS in Business, Eastern College鈥嬧赌�
Graham has worked in development and advancement at Christian educational institutions for over a decade. He made the transition from relationship building in the sales world to engaging individuals and families in stewardship conversations that keep eternity in mind.
Prior to joining Cairn in 2020, Graham was the chief advancement officer at Annapolis Area Christian School in Maryland, where he is also an alumnus. His leadership role there included oversight of marketing, development, enrollment, and alumni relations.听
Originally from Annapolis, MD, Graham lives in Bucks County with his wife, Deanna, and their four children. He enjoys all things outdoor-related and is a lifelong Baltimore Ravens and Orioles fan.
Melissa Moyer
Director, Alumni Engagement
- BSW, 天涯海角社区
- BS in Bible, 天涯海角社区
Melissa has spent over 20 years in the non-profit sector.听Most of her career was with Big Brothers Big Sisters, where she held various roles ranging from case worker to program director.听Before coming to Cairn, Melissa worked with National Philanthropic Trust as a member of their Donor Relations Team. 听听
Melissa volunteers with the children鈥檚 ministry at her church, teaching and mentoring the 3rd听grade girls.听In her free time, Melissa cheers on her nephews at their various sporting events.听She also likes to run, rock climb, listen to podcasts covering current events, read, visit local restaurants with friends, and travel. 听
Nicole da Silva
Development Operations Manager
- BA in Music, 天涯海角社区
Nicole provides operational, strategic, and administrative support to the office of Stewardship & Development. With a passion for the next generation, she brings a varied cross-cultural background, including office management, customer service, and event coordination.
Originally from Brazil, she enjoys singing, painting, and brewing her own kombucha. You can usually find her with a warm cup of tea in her hand, exploring new places, trying new foods, and learning more about God鈥檚 creation around us.