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Kathy Lopez, CFRE, is a seasoned philanthropy professional currently serving as the Senior Philanthropy Officer at Mercy Foundation since September 2023. With extensive experience in planned giving, Kathy has held various leadership roles at the University of California, Davis, including Executive Director of Planned Giving, Senior Director of Planned Giving, and Director of Planned Giving since November 2012. Prior to these roles, Kathy was an Associate Development Officer at UC Davis Health System, where responsibilities included fundraising for medical student scholarships and collaboration with the School of Medicine Alumni Association. Kathy began the career as a Fundraiser for John T. Doolittle for Congress from 1990 to 2005. Kathy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UC San Diego, with previous studies at San Francisco State University and San Joaquin Delta College.