Loyola University Chicago

University Staff Council

September 2016

Erin Hammons

Title/s:  Donor Relations and Special Events Coordinator

Email: ehammons@luc.edu

About

Department/School/Division: Advancement / Health Sciences Campus
Campus: Health Sciences Campus
Years at Loyola: 1.5

What is your favorite thing about working at Loyola?
The people–I truly enjoy working with my team every day. We are a small group, but we accomplish a lot and have fun in the process.

What is your most memorable achievement as a Loyola employee?
Hosting a successful Mass & Brunch for our Niehoff School of Nursing in which 125 nursing alums returned to campus to celebrate the school.

What does Loyola's mission mean to you?
Loyola’s commitment to social justice is really inspiring, and even after a tough day of work it is encouraging to know that I work for a University so committed to improving the lives of those in need.

What motivates you to succeed each and every day?
The student–seeing the students that our work is benefitting through scholarships and engagement with alumni really motivates me. They are so driven and determined to reach their goals of becoming excellent medical professionals, that it inspires me to work hard to continue helping them.

Tell us how you show your Rambler pride.
I show my Rambler pride by working hard every day to represent the University well to alumni, donors, and students.

Tell us something most people at Loyola would be surprised to know about you.
I was a figure skater throughout my childhood and high school.