Holyoke Community College Adds Two to Advancement Team

Natalia Castagno

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) recently added two members to its Institutional Advancement team: Natalia Castagno as assistant director of Alumni Relations, and Heather Haskins as assistant director of Annual Giving.

Prior to HCC, Castagno worked at Springfield College as senior assistant director of Undergraduate Admissions and coordinator of Diversity Recruitment. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Brigham Young University and is pursuing a master’s degree in education from Springfield College.

“Natalia brings exceptional relationship-building skills and strategic thinking to HCC that will strengthen our alumni connections,” said Julie Phillips, executive director of Development. “As a natural networker, she will champion our alumni relations program and elevate alumni engagement.”

Heather Haskins

Haskins, a 2020 graduate of HCC, returns to the college after serving as Advancement Operations associate at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. She began her HCC education at the age of 15 as a dual enrollment student from Westfield Technical Academy. After receiving her associate degree in business administration, she transferred to Bay Path University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management and marketing.

“Heather’s extensive advancement experience and expertise in donor database management, event planning, and data analysis make her an excellent addition to our department and will enhance our annual giving efforts,” Phillips said.