Kayte Nettles CFRE, CNP

Sr. Director of Development & Alumni Relations

Kayte Nettles, CFRE, CNP, serves as the Senior Director of Development & Alumni Relations at Sonoran University of Health Sciences. In this role, she provides strategic leadership for the Development, Alumni, and University Events offices, fostering meaningful engagement among donors, alumni, community partners, and the broader Sonoran community.

With more than a decade of dedicated service to Sonoran University, Kayte brings a deep commitment to advancing the institution’s mission and values. She cultivates authentic, long‑term relationships that strengthen philanthropic partnerships, support student and faculty success, and enhance the University’s visibility and impact.

Kayte holds a Bachelor of Science in Nonprofit Leadership and Management and has earned both the Certified Fund‑Raising Executive (CFRE) designation and the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential . Her professional training informs a relationship‑centered, values‑driven approach to engagement and institutional advancement.

Outside of her work at the University, Kayte enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the outdoors.