51吃瓜

51吃瓜鈥�(FSC) is pleased to announce that Joakim 鈥淜im鈥� Nyoni has been appointed FSC鈥檚 vice president for development and alumni engagement, effective November 3, 2025. Reporting to FSC President Robert S. Prezant, PhD, Nyoni will serve as a member of the President鈥檚 Cabinet and provide senior leadership for the College鈥檚 fundraising and alumni relations efforts. 

In this role, Nyoni will serve as chief advancement officer for the College, playing a central role in shaping its future philanthropic support and in cultivating meaningful relationships with key stakeholders while helping to grow and nurture corporate partnerships. As a member of the President鈥檚 Cabinet, he will also serve as executive director of the Farmingdale Foundation, guiding its fundraising strategy and aligning its mission with FSC priorities. 

A 20-year advancement veteran, Nyoni joins FSC from the University at Buffalo (UB), where he served as senior associate vice president for advancement and campaign co-director. Prior to UB, he was the assistant vice president for advancement at the University of Florida, and associate vice president for development with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During his career, he has also been part of advancement teams at the University of Missouri, University of Arizona, Utah State University, and University of California, Berkeley.  

鈥淜im鈥檚 extensive experience, insight, and depth in building successful advancement programs will greatly benefit our campus and help engage donors and alumni in new and innovative ways,鈥� said President Prezant. 鈥淗e demonstrated a deep understanding of Farmingdale, with high aspirations for the future. He is well-positioned to lead our development initiatives to the next level.鈥�  

"Farmingdale is a special place with special people. It's an institution that is mission driven and forward thinking. FSC is uniquely positioned to address the future needs of our community, state, and country,鈥� said Nyoni. 鈥淎s a passionate advocate for higher education, I couldn't be more thrilled to join this wonderful community under the leadership of Dr. Prezant." 

Nyoni received a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master of Arts in advertising from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He also attended the Institute for Educational Management at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

"I wish to thank my colleague Matt Colson, former vice president of development and alumni engagement, for the work he did to elevate philanthropy at FSC," Nyoni added. "I look forward to carrying the torch and partnering with our university community to leverage the power of philanthropy in transforming lives. My wife Radia, son MJ, and I are excited to call Long Island our new home." 

 

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