Shu Zhen Bernardin

Shu Zhen Bernardin is an accomplished fundraising professional with extensive experience in donor relations and development. Currently serving as the Director of Development and Director of Annual Giving at Nova Southeastern University since October 2022, Bernardin previously held positions at St. John's University as Associate Director of Gift Planning from June 2017 to September 2022, and at New York University as Stewardship Officer/Project Manager from October 2016 to June 2017. Further experience includes roles at Columbia University and St. John's University, focusing on donor relations and advancement services. Bernardin began a career in the field at CooperKatz & Company and The Creative Coalition NYC. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Sociology and a Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts from St. John's University, with minors in Business Administration and Rhetoric & Public Address.