Owen Salvestrini enters his second year as Iona's Assistant AD / Development. Salvestrini is the chief fundraiser for Iona Athletics and is the head of the Iona College Goal Club.
In this role Owen is responsible to develop and implement strategies for identification, cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors and assists in alumni relations efforts with the College Advancement Office. In addition Owen is responsible for planning and organizing several annual athletic fundraising events including the Goal Club Hall of Fame Golf Outing & annual Homecoming Fundraiser.
Salvestrini came to Iona from the University of Rhode Island where he served as the Rams' Assistant Director of Athletics Development and Development Associate during his time in Kingston. Salvestrini assisted in all day-to-day operations of the department including the cultivation and stewardship of potential donors. Salvestrini also coordinated events such as pre-game receptions, banquets, golf outings and numerous other special events.
Prior to URI, Salvestrini worked as a Training Camp Supervisor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League in Orlando, FL before the 2008 season. In that role, Salvestrini oversaw and delegated 17 training camp assistants who played a vital role in team transportation and in the day-to-day operations of the camp.
Before working for the Buccaneers, Salvestrini spent the 2007-08 academic year at the BIG EAST Conference working as a Football Operations Assistant. In that role, Salvestrini reported directly to the Associate Commissioner of Football, assisting in the daily operations of BIG EAST Football. Salvestrini oversaw and evaluated all BIG EAST televised games with the Coordinator of Football Officials and distributed pertinent conference information while maintaining communication with the league office, among numerous other duties.
From 2005-2007, Salvestrini worked as a Financial Representative for New England Wealth Strategies where he coordinated with parent and affiliated companies to construct the most appropriate financial solutions for clients. Salvestrini earned an economic degree from Fairfield University in 2005, while starting as a linebacker on the Stags' football team.
Salvestrini is a native of Ridgefield, CT.
