Vicky Myers
Of Counsel

Vicky is an achiever looking forward to applying 35-plus years of advancement leadership to help Trek clients harness the power of philanthropy to activate change. A strong believer that if things aren’t moving forward, they are falling behind, Vicky seeks the best available data and relies on well-honed instincts to forge strategies that generate results. She loves the challenge of discovering the way forward -- and coaching, encouraging and inspiring colleagues to use their own gifts and talents to rise to their full potential. Meeting deadlines, keeping promises and paying attention to details are the foundation of her work ethic and the everyday means to producing spectacular results.

Her broad platform of experience and perspectives include working in higher education, the environment, science and medicine, the arts and social welfare. A life long passion for learning drives Vicky’s personal philosophy and approach to life and she is at her very best when her work aligns with her personal interests and values. Curiosity, humor and teamwork are hallmarks of her style. She believes and has seen over and over again in the non-profit sector that relationships can be fiercely powerful forces for good.

Professional and Educational Highlights

  • Chief Philanthropy Officer, University of Kentucky Medical Center (UK HealthCare)

  • Co-Founder, UK HealthCare Arts in HealthCare Program

  • Associate Vice President for Development, University of Miami Medical Center

  • National Fundraising Director, American Prairie Foundation

  • Vice President for Development, World Wildlife Fund

  • Executive Director, Center for Marine and Environmental Analyses, University of Miami

  • Director of External Relations, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Miami

  • Vice President, United Way Miami, Florida

  • BA, Journalism, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

  • Post-graduate study, Environmental Science and Policy, University of Miami

  • Board Member and Development Committee Chair, Central Kentucky Riding for Hope

  • Past President and Board Member, Life Member, Ronald McDonald Charities of the Bluegrass

  • Past Board Member, National Society for Arts in HealthCare

Skills and Services

  • Campaign Planning and Execution

  • HealthCare Major Gifts and Grateful Patient Programs

  • Development Program Design and Development

  • Case Statement Development, Philanthropy Writing

  • Strategic Planning

  • Staff Recruitment, Development and Retention Planning

  • Executive Search and Coaching

  • Board Development and Training

  • Family Philanthropy Advising

email: vicky@trekadvancement.com

phone: 859.321.3771

Vicky Myers