Meet the dedicated members of our development team, and feel free to reach out with any questions.

Marilyn Shriver
Director of Development
802-387-6272
mshriver@putneyschool.org
Marilyn Shriver joined The Putney School in June 2025 as Director of Development. She brings deep experience in fundraising across the nonprofit sector and is excited to support Putney’s mission through meaningful donor engagement. When not facilitating philanthropy, Marilyn enjoys her family, her cats, and her chickens (chickens are hilarious—who knew?!).

Carlotta Brelsford Cuerdon ’80
Assistant Director of Development
802-387-6248
ccuerdon@putneyschool.org
B.A. Dartmouth College
M.Ed. Antioch University New England
An alumna and proud parent of three graduates and sister to four more, Carlotta has strong ties to the Putney community. When not immersed in fundraising efforts, she’s inevitably helping colleagues, family, and friends navigate life’s challenges. A personal goal is to get outside every day to play, be it on skis, a bike, or on foot.

Alison Frye
Alumni Relations Manager
802-387-6273
afrye@putneyschool.org
B.A. Kalamazoo College
J.D. University of Minnesota
A Michigan transplant, Alison ably organizes both Harvest Festival and Reunion, and builds ties between Putney alumni. When not on campus or walking her dog Shirley, she’s usually engaged in some kind of competitive or recreational sport – tennis, softball, cycling and surfing (even in January).

Elizabeth Johnson
Development Data Systems Director
802-387-6217
ejohnson@putneyschool.org
A.S. Northwestern CT Community College
B.S. Southern Vermont College
Elizabeth’s fundraising career started in 1995, working with The American Chestnut Foundation. Her behind-the-scenes role in Putney’s development office has kept her quite busy since she started in 2006. She can be described as a passionate employee, wife, mother of a Putney 9th grader, sister, aunt, friend, tree hugger, and fiber artist. Elizabeth loves sprinkling kindness while standing firm for justice. She is professionally certified in the use of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge, a frequent presenter, and one of the organizers for the regional RE user group that services northern New England, and is active in the Blackbaud Community.
She is grateful to help out where she can by sharing and absorbing knowledge with this amazing team. She finds working for a school that is changing the world by educating authentic individuals with a strong commitment to the well-being of the larger community incredibly satisfying.

Marci Nelligan
Annual Giving and Development Coordinator
802-387-6213
mnelligan@putneyschool.org
Marci grew up in New York on the border of Vermont and finally made it to the other side. She helps to coordinate the Annual Fund and other projects in the Development Office. Her youngest daughter is a current Putney student. When not at work, she’s likely to be in the woods, on the water, playing a racquet sport, or working on her own writing.
