A proud alumna, Kate was a vital member of the College of Human Medicine Advancement team since November 2015, when she returned to her beloved alma mater to serve in her role as associate director of development. Heading across the walkway from the Spectrum Health Foundation in Grand Rapids as a gift planning advisor, Kate assumed this role enthusiastically.
Kate was crucial to the college’s success in the final two years of the Empower Extraordinary capital campaign. In that time, she served as active leader and supporting team player on multiple commitments, including the Grand Rapids Research Center building project, scholarship support for future Spartan MDs and research gifts.
Starting her MSU career in October 2011, when she was hired as the assistant director of development in the College of Natural Science, Kate worked hard to build a strong network of relationships, both internal and external to MSU.
Students loved Kate, and she was given the Silent Hero Award by the MSU College of Human Medicine Class of 2022. Watch the video.
A bridge to donors and colleagues, Kate’s legacy will live on at the College of Human Medicine and at Michigan State University forever, through the students, alumni, and faculty she was so passionate and dedicated to serving.
Kate Lax with husband Dave and daughter Evelynn.
The College of Human Medicine Advancement Team in June 2021 at Kate's Party in the Park.