Hello! My name is Michaela Di Palmo and I am the Vice President of Finance for Jagathon 2024! My main role as VP of Finance is to track all sources of revenue and expenses, analyze local and national trends, secure corporate partnerships, develop fundraising tactics, steward our donors and members, improve donor retention, and research best practices for raising funds in a post-pandemic economy so that all kids at Riley Hospital for Children can just be kids! In my time with Jagathon, I have raised nearly $8,000! I am so excited to attend my 4th and final Jagathon this year!
Outside of Jagathon, I am finishing up my last semester at IUPUI as a dual major in Music Therapy (B.S.) and Psychology (B.A.)! I am originally from Long Island, NY but later on moved to Avon, IN with my family. I also work part-time at Riley Hospital for Children, IU Health, and the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA. After graduation, I will be moving to Minneapolis to complete my clinical internship, which is the final step to becoming a music therapist! In the future, I plan to work in pediatric hospice/palliative care. I am very thankful for Jagathon and all the opportunities it gave me and I am so excited to see how many miracles we make this year!