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Iona University Appoints Tom Moran ’15MBA as Vice President of Advancement & External Affairs
Moran returns to lead fundraising, engagement and external strategy as Iona continues to build on its momentum.
NEW ROCHELLE & BRONXVILLE, N.Y. - Iona University is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Moran ’15MBA as Vice President of Advancement & External Affairs, effective June 1, 2026.
As the University’s chief development officer, Moran will lead Iona’s fundraising and engagement strategies. He will also oversee alumni and parent engagement, as well as Advancement communications, marketing and external affairs for this critical office.
“Tom is an accomplished leader who understands Iona and believes deeply in our mission,” said Iona University President Seamus Carey, Ph.D. “At an important time in the University’s growth, Tom is exceptionally well positioned to lead the team and help shape Iona’s next chapter.”
Moran returns to Iona after serving at Marquette University as Assistant Vice President for Athletics Development since February of 2024. Prior to Marquette, he held several leadership roles at Iona, most recently as Deputy Athletics Director. Earlier, he served in Athletics roles overseeing advancement and external affairs, marketing, and ticket operations.
Outside of higher education, Moran also held leadership roles in the private sector, managing client service teams responsible for major digital marketing integrations, partnering with Hilton, American Airlines, AT&T, and others. He also served in public relations and ticket operations positions with Barclays Center and the New York Mets.
A 2010 magna cum laude graduate of Manhattan University, Moran was a four-year pitcher on the baseball team. He later earned an MBA and an advanced certificate in sports and entertainment media from Iona in 2015. Moran and his wife, Tiffani, who also earned an Iona MBA, have one daughter, Ryleigh Grace.
“Tiffani, Ryleigh, and I are thrilled to return to Iona for this leadership opportunity. Iona is a special place to us,” Moran said. “I am looking forward to serving with President Carey, the Board of Trustees, our Advancement team, and partners across the University to build and advance meaningful relationships that strengthen engagement and grow philanthropy in support of Iona’s students.”
Moran’s appointment comes as Iona continues to build momentum across the University, expanding opportunities for students both inside and outside of the classroom while strengthening its mission-driven commitment to academic excellence, community partnership and service.
“We are pleased to welcome Tom back to Iona during such an exciting time for the University,” said Board Chairman Michael P. Hegarty '66. “Tom understands Iona and he knows how to forge the kind of deeply meaningful relationships that inspire generosity and deliver results. With the strong momentum underway across the University, I am confident he will continue to strengthen philanthropy, deepen engagement and expand opportunities for our students.”
ABOUT IONA
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of over 4,000 students and an alumni base of 55,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 6 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide. In addition, The Princeton Review once again named Iona to its “Best Business Schools for 2025,” recognizing both its on-campus and online MBA programs. Connecting to its Irish heritage, Iona also opened a new campus in County Mayo, Ireland, located on the historic 400-acre Westport House Estate. A school on the rise, Iona officially changed its status from College to University on July 1, 2022, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.