Meet the Staff
Steven A. King
Executive Director
Steve King ’91 was selected as the Executive Director of the Brown University Sports Foundation on November 14th, 2005.
Steve is no stranger to Brown and Brown athletics. He was a forward on the Brown Hockey team during his undergraduate days and helped to lead a reversal of fortunes on the ice for the Bears. His first two years were during a historical low point for the program, but by the time Steve was an Assistant Captain as a senior he guided the 1990-91 Brown squad to its first Ivy Championship since the 1975-76 season. During that championship campaign, King led the team in goals (19) and points (34).
After leaving College Hill, Steve enjoyed a highly successful ten-year career in professional hockey. He holds an all-time New York Rangers record for scoring a goal in his first four NHL games. After three years in the Rangers organization, he was the first forward selected in the 1993 expansion draft and was a member of the inaugural Mighty Ducks of Anaheim team. Much like at Brown, Steve ended his pro career with a championship, winning the AHL Calder Cup title as a member of the Providence Bruins. After hanging up his skates, Steve moved behind the bench as an assistant to Head Hockey Coach Roger Grillo for two years at Brown. Most recently, and for the past three years, Steve has been a Financial Advisor for Morgan Stanley in Providence, providing comprehensive wealth management for individuals, families, and non-profit foundations.
Steve is a native Rhode Islander and currently lives in East Greenwich, RI with his wife Christine and their three young boys.
Nicole M. Peters
Assistant Director, Athletic Development
Nicole has been a member of the Sports Foundation staff for over six years starting as an Executive Assistant to the Executive Director and working her way up to her current position as Assistant Director for Athletic Development. In her current role, Nicole is responsible for a number of tasks, including major gift support with the Executive Director, promoting the Sports Foundation’s goals, both internally and externally within the Plan for Academic Enrichment, and overseeing all stewardship programs. In addition, Peters manages the Parents Athletic Leadership Council which secured over $1 million in cash from the parents of current student-athletes for the teams at Brown in FY ‘06. Further, she started the fundraising programs involving current student-athletes and young alumni, including collaborating with the Brown Annual Fund on the Senior Gift Campaign allowing student-athletes to allocate their gift directly to their team.
Nicole received her BS, Human Science and Services (Kappa Delta Pi) from the University of Rhode Island in 1996. She returned to her alma mater to complete a Master of Arts in College Administration in 2005.
Assistant Director, Operations and Communications (position currently open)
Kelly Fitzsimmons
Stewardship and Direct Appeal Manager
Kelly is the Stewardship and Direct Appeals Manager for the Sports Foundation. Kelly’s responsibilities include thanking all donors to Brown Athletics as well as producing all mail solicitations. Kelly also handles the Drive For Five program – which consists of all Brown Athletics donors who have given $5000+.
Kelly joined the Sports Foundation staff in March 2003 where she began her career as the Athletic Development Assistant for then Executive Director Ron Dalgliesh ’91. Kelly was promoted to Athletic Development Associate in September, 2004 and then advanced to her current position in July 2005.
Kelly is a 1999 graduate of the University of Connecticut, where she received degrees in both English and Journalism. She went on to get her Master of Arts in Sports Management/Kinesiology at UConn in 2001. While in graduate school, Kelly served as a Graduate Assistant for Head Coach Randy Edsall in the University of Connecticut Football office, where part of her duties included support of the "Huddle Club" (the UConn Football boosters group). After finishing her course work for her Masters degree, Kelly interned in the Development office at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Kelly lives with her husband John and two daughters; Marybeth and Grace in Harrisville, RI.
Aaron Todd
Communications and Marketing Manager
Aaron Todd, formerly the Sports Information Director at Bates College and Merrimack College, joined the Brown University Sports Foundation staff in August, 2007.
While at Bates, Aaron earned second nationally and first in District I in the 2004 Fred Stabley Writing Contest, sponsored by the College Sports Information Directors of America. He served as the media relations director for the 2004 NCAA Division III Men’s Tennis Championships and built, organized and updated the official championship Web site. Aaron went on to direct Merrimack’s sports information department, primarily covering the NCAA Division I men’s hockey team. Aaron also recently worked as a reporter covering the gaming industry.
A 2000 graduate of St. Lawrence University, Aaron was a four-year member of the cross country and track and field teams and was a part of several New York State and ECAC championship relay teams. He worked as a graduate assistant in the sports information office at his alma mater following his graduation, earning a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration.
A native of Canton, NY, Aaron lives in Norwood, MA, with his wife Wendy and their son, Charlie.
Laura Almeida '06
Athletic Development Assistant
Laura is no stranger to the Sports Foundation, having been a student worker for the last three years. During her four years at Brown, Laura has successfully managed a full schedule of classes while holding several part-time jobs in addition to her work at BUSF. During her time at BUSF, Laura has always impressed the staff with her hard work, attention to detail and understanding of the customer service necessary for success in Development. Her energetic presence at BUSF events and effective work style in and out of the office has earned her the respect of faculty, coaches and alumni. She has been an instrumental part of several recent successful BUSF events including our Athletic Leadership Weekend and Hall of Fame Dinner.
Laura is a 2006 Brown grad who earned her BA degree in Psychology. She resides on the East Side but is originally from Bristol, RI.
Lauren McNamara
Athletic Development Intern
Lauren McNamara, a 2007 Boston College graduate, joined the Sports Foundation as the Athletic Development Intern in August, 2007.
During her four years at BC, Lauren served as an intern with the New England Patriots, worked in the athletic department’s External Operations office and helped run the intramural football, basketball and softball leagues. She was also a member of the Women’s Club Water Polo team.
Lauren currently resides in her hometown of Norwood, MA.
