President, Washburn University Foundation
Contact
Washburn University Foundation
(785) 670-1830
jmazachek@wufoundation.org
www.givetowashburn.com
Degrees and Certifications
University of Kansas - Ph.D. in Accounting
University of Kansas - M.B.A.
Missouri University of Science and
Technology - B.S. in Engineering
Academic Interests
Served as president & CEO of Washburn
University Foundation since 2002. Prior
to this appointment she served as dean of the Washburn University School of
Business from 1998-2002. Joined Washburn in 1992 as assistant professor of
accounting, received tenure and was promoted to associate professor in
1998. Dedicated to the teaching mission
of Washburn, she continues to teach accounting in the MBA program as possible. She
received the Washburn University Ned Fleming Excellence in Teaching Award in
1997 and is a Certified Management Accountant.
Service Interests and Activities
JuliAnn currently serves on the Board of Directors of St.
Francis Health Center, chairing the Finance Committee, the Kansas Hospital
Association, the KS District Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Junior
Achievement, and the Executive Board of the Boy Scouts – Jayhawk Area Council. She served as a member of the Board of
Directors of the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce and as treasurer,
vice-chair, and by-laws committee for Faith Lutheran Church. She is a member of the Association of
Governing Boards, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, and
the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Career Accomplishments
Responsible
for overseeing all aspects of the Foundation’s fundraising and stewardship
programs and the investment and management of $150 million in assets. The Foundation makes available nearly $10
million of support annually for scholarships, faculty support and capital
projects. The Foundation is recognized
as a leader and its practices and leadership are highlighted in publications
and presentations. Received the CASE
Award for Excellence in Fundraising in 2008 and 2009.