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Tom Ackerman is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in prospect development and research, currently serving as Manager and Prospect Development Analyst at the University of Illinois Foundation since March 2016, where responsibilities include team management and collaboration on interdepartmental initiatives. Prior experience includes roles as a Prospect Development Analyst supporting major gift fundraising, a Monthly Culture Columnist for Smile Politely Magazine, and a Data Curator at Wolfram Alpha, LLC, where research and data organization were key functions. Academic background includes a Master of Library & Information Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor's degree in History with a minor in Rhetoric and Media Studies from Willamette University.