This news item is about: Matt Braun starts his role as new assistant dean for alumni affairs and development (AA&D) at the college on November 12. As assistant dean for AA&D, Braun will serve as the chief development officer for all development programs, and direct the college's overall fundraising and alumni outreach strategies, set campaign and annual fundraising goals for the college, and promote the college to internal and external constituencies. Braun will work closely with the college's advisory council, alumni executive board, as well as faculty and staff in academic departments, hospitals and centers.