Advancement Staff
| Meet Our Staff |
 Carolyn Cranston '99, director of alumnae/i and church relations, has served at PTS since 2000. She is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.S.) and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (M.Div. and D.Min.). Carolyn is ordained as Minister of Word and Sacrament in the PC(USA).| 412-924-1375 |
 Charles Fischer, chief advancement officer, is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts in support of the Seminary’s mission and long-term sustainability. Charles is a graduate of Morehouse College (B.A.) and Virginia Theological Seminary (M.Div.). Ordained in the Episcopal Church, Charles has served parishes in the dioceses of Atlanta, Maryland, and Washington, and currently works with Church of the Holy Cross (Homewood).| 412-924-1362 |
 Hallie Isadore, database and donor services specialist, assumed this role at the Seminary in 2019, previously serving in the Office of Enrollment and Retention. She manages the Advancement databases and acknowledgment system related to donor and constituent relations and assists with constituent events and communications. Hallie earned her bachelor's in religion from Grove City College. | 412-924-1376 |
.jpg) Dominick Oliver, senior director of development and donor engagement, started at the Seminary in 2017. He directs the planning and implementation of all programs and activities associated with the Seminary's development work, including The Roots Fund, donor services, and planned and major gift giving. Dominick is a graduate of Duquesne University (B.S. and MBA).| 412-924-1460 |
 Emily Von Bloch, annual giving manager, began at PTS in 2025. She manages and executes a comprehensive annual giving program to advance institutional priorities and strengthen a culture of philanthropy. Emily earned her degrees from Westminster College (B.A.) and Duquesne University (M.S.). | 412-924-1353 |