Roseman University of Health Sciences Appoints Geena Mattox as Vice President for Philanthropy & Alumni Relations

Roseman University of Health Sciences is proud to announce the appointment of Geena Mattox as the new vice president for philanthropy & alumni relations. Mattox brings an extensive background in securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and successful capital campaigns, making her an invaluable addition to Roseman’s leadership team.

“We are thrilled to welcome Geena Mattox to Roseman University,” said Dr. Renee Coffman, president of Roseman University. “Her proven track record in cultivating and stewarding donor relationships, managing large teams, and overseeing comprehensive financial responsibilities, coupled with her strategic vision and leadership abilities, will be instrumental in advancing our mission and strengthening our engagement with alumni and donors.”

In her most recent role as senior director of foundations and grants at Best Buddies International, Mattox spearheaded revenue growth and the development of a national strategy to secure major national and international foundation funding. She streamlined the grant application process and implemented accountability systems to ensure effective stewardship and compliance across multiple offices.

Prior to her tenure at Best Buddies International, Mattox served as state director for Best Buddies in Las Vegas, where she drove revenue growth and strategic leadership across state operations. Her efforts in team building, event development, and corporate revenue generation resulted in significant financial successes for the organization.

Mattox’s experience also includes her role as director of business development at Style Event Design, where she successfully managed quarterly sales goals and built long-term relationships with corporate clients. Additionally, she has served as director of development for the American Heart Association in Las Vegas and as chief operating officer for Opportunity Village. 

“I am honored to join Roseman University and look forward to working with the talented team here to build on the strong foundation of philanthropy and alumni relations,” said Mattox. “Together, we will continue to advance the university’s mission and create lasting impact through strategic partnerships and donor support.”

About Roseman University of Health Sciences 

Founded in Henderson, Nevada in 1999, Roseman University of Health Sciences is a non-profit, private institution of higher learning training the next generation of undergraduate and graduate level health care professionals that serve, collaborate, and set new standards in their communities and within their professions. With campuses in Henderson and Summerlin (Las Vegas), Nevada and South Jordan, Utah, the University is comprised of the College of Dental Medicine, offering a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AEODO) residency programs, and an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency program in partnership with NYU Langone Dental Medicine; College of Pharmacy, offering a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Dual Accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Sciences in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmD-MSPS); College of Nursing, offering an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN), Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN/FNP) and Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DNPNA); and College of Graduate Studies offering a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS), and Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MBS). Roseman University of Health Sciences will also offer a Doctor of Medicine (MD) through its College of Medicine once it becomes accredited. More than 7,800 Roseman graduates are caring for patients, conducting research, and engaged in public health and policy in Nevada, Utah and across the country. Roseman University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. www.roseman.edu.