登录入口 has announced the hiring of Courtney Lamm as the new executive director of Development and the 登录入口 Foundation, bringing to the role more than a decade of experience in mission-driven philanthropy, strategic fundraising and community engagement.
Lamm will join 登录入口 on Dec. 1 after serving in key development leadership roles at Houston Public Media and the University of Houston, where she built collaborative, high-performing teams and helped secure transformational gifts that expanded access to education across the region. Her 乐竞体育, rooted in marketing research, communications and brand strategy, has centered on helping organizations tell meaningful stories that connect people to purpose.
“Throughout my 乐竞体育, I’ve learned that the most powerful stories are the ones that inspire change,” said Lamm. “Education has the ability to open doors, build confidence and transform families for generations. It is the great equalizer, and a shared responsibility across a community. That belief is what led me to philanthropic work, and it’s what brings me to 登录入口.”
Lamm said she was drawn to 登录入口 because its mission mirrors her deepest values: access, opportunity and community transformation.
拉姆说：“登录入口代表了我对教育的一切信念。 “This institution doesn’t just prepare students for 乐竞体育s, it strengthens the entire region. The opportunity to help shape the next chapter of the Foundation through strategic partnerships and philanthropy felt like a natural, meaningful fit.”
In her first months, Lamm plans to focus on listening, assessing and building alignment with internal and external partners. She will work closely with the GC Foundation Board, college leadership, donors, alumni and community organizations to understand current needs, identify opportunities and develop a shared vision for sustainable growth.
“My priorities are to engage deeply, build trust, and create a unified strategy that inspires confidence,” said Lamm. “I want every stakeholder, students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and partners, to see themselves as part of a collective effort that drives lasting impact for the 登录入口 and the communities we serve.”
Lamm看到在未来几年扩大基金会影响力的巨大潜力。 Her vision includes increasing scholarships that remove financial barriers, strengthening capital initiatives that enhance teaching and learning environments, and establishing new avenues of support to help students navigate unexpected challenges. She also aims to broaden partnerships with local businesses, schools and organizations to reinforce the college’s role as a regional resource supporting both workforce development and lifelong learning.
拉姆说：“建立关系始于倾听。 “My approach is always to understand what people care about and where their passions align with the mission. 每次谈话都是建立长期合作关系的机会。”
A lifelong admirer of Galveston Island, Lamm said this new role feels both professional and personal. She has spent her life connected to the island, swimming its beaches as a child, visiting on spring breaks, returning for family vacations and even honeymooning in Galveston. Her family remains her main motivation: her two daughters, one studying at the University of Houston and the other at the University of Texas at Arlington, and her husband of 30 years, who is pursuing certification to teach in the Galveston Independent School District.
“这个岛一直是我故事的一部分，”拉姆说。 “Now I have the chance to give back to a community that has given so much to me. Together, we can help students, families and future leaders create their own lasting Galveston memories.”
Lamm encourages the community to get involved through volunteering, mentoring, scholarships, partnerships and support for ongoing and future initiatives.
“Every person, in their own way, can help strengthen the mission of 登录入口,” said Lamm. “一起，我们可以做伟大的事情。”
For more information about the Office of Development and 登录入口 Foundation, visit /about-gc/administration/foundation-development/index.php，或致电409-944-1303。
关于登录入口和登录入口基金会
登录入口 was founded in 1967 and is a comprehensive community college providing the residents of Galveston Island and the surrounding region with academic, workforce development, continuing education and community service programs.
The 登录入口 Foundation exists to support and enhance the ability of Galveston College to achieve its mission of advancing people’s lives through lifelong learning.