Susan Kaleita

Director of Strategic Partnerships and External Relations

As director of strategic partnerships and external relations, Susan Kaleita cultivates relationships that drive the strategic priorities of the College of Information Science. Susan has worked at the University of Arizona for over 15 years in fundraising, alumni engagement, career development and industry partnerships. Before joining the College of Information Science in 2025, she was director of development for the College of Science. Prior to focusing on fundraising, Susan served as senior director for employer and alumni engagement at the career center on campus, and was the founding director of alumni career services for the University of Arizona Alumni Association. Susan has lived in Tucson since coming to the University of Arizona for grad school in geography from Pennsylvania, where she was born and raised.

Degrees

  • MA in Geography, The University of Arizona
  • BS in Geography, Penn State University