Getting to Know You: Chris Brida

by Andrea Pritt, Penn State Mont Alto Library

Originally from Marion Heights, a small town in northeastern PA, Chris Brida joined Penn State as a development intern, and later a development assistant, for the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences in 2013. His role in the Division of Development and Alumni Relations has him currently stationed in the University Libraries as the Assistant Director of Development.

Chris’s main function is to engage and interact with supporters of the Library and to ensure that our supporters get the most out of their connection, both to the Library and University. Whether it be through financial contributions or volunteer opportunities, Chris helps many of our supporters give back to the Library. His ultimate goal is to align the passions of the donors with the needs of our Library community in a way that leaves both parties feeling satisfied.

image1Outside of his work with the Libraries, Chris is a member of the Academic Library Advancement and Development Network, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, as well as the Association of Fundraising Professionals. He currently lives in State College with his wife, Rachele (who also works for the University, in Human Resources), their two year old son, Connor, and their Old English Mastiff, Bella. Chris is an avid comic book fan and still enjoys collecting comic books in his spare time; something he hopes to pass on to his son someday. In addition, he likes to play basketball on the weekends and loves to cook for his family.