Evan Smallwood

Director of Development

Evan Smallwood.Evan Smallwood became the Director of Development for the College of Social Sciences in January of 2021. Before joining the college Evan spent 3 years fundraising for and leading campus-wide priorities for SJSU with the Annual Giving team. He brings a host of experience matching donors with their philanthropic interest.


Prior to joining SJSU, Evan has fundraised for the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Ohio Northern University in their Annual Giving and Donor Experience offices. 

Evan is an East Coast transplant, graduating from the University of Mary Washington ('15). He lives in Santa Cruz with his husband and dog, Arlo.

Email: evan.smallwood@sjsu.edu