Meichele Foster

As assistant vice chancellor for University Programs, Meichele Foster brings more than two decades of higher education experience spanning fundraising, strategic planning, business administration and public relations. In this role, Meichele oversees a talented team of fundraising professionals in the areas of corporate relations, foundation relations, regional advancement, gift planning and campus support.

Prior to this role, Meichele served as vice president of institutional advancement and initiatives at Stephens College, after nearly 15 years serving Mizzou’s School of Health Professions. Demonstrating a track record of fundraising success, she secured the School of Health Profession’s first 7-figure gift, leading the unit to reach their campaign goal first among all schools and colleges during Mizzou’s first billion-dollar campaign. As Vice President at Stephens College, Meichele secured the largest gift of $15 million in school history and led a dynamic transformation of career services and industry engagement. Since returning to Mizzou, Meichele has secured gifts totaling $15 million for the NextGen Precision Health Institute including a $12 million equipment gift. Additionally she has raised more than $25 million for student success.

Meichele has a bachelor of arts in sociology from Columbia College and a master’s in public affairs from Mizzou’s Truman School of Government and Public Affairs.