Dan Frezza

Dan Frezza serves as the Chief Advancement Officer at the College of Charleston, leading the university’s development, alumni relations, stewardship, and advancement services. In this role, he is responsible for fostering a strong culture of engagement and philanthropy across the institution. As CEO of the College of Charleston Foundation, he oversees institutional fund management and works to grow the university’s endowment. Before joining the College of Charleston in 2023, Dan spent over a decade at William & Mary, where he played a key leadership role in the university’s $1 billion For the Bold campaign alongside Matthew Lambert—driving alumni engagement and participation efforts. Prior to that, he led advancement programs at Appalachian State University and East Carolina University. Dan holds a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor’s in Communication with a minor in Business from Western Carolina University.