Meet the Indian River State College Foundation Team

Annabel Robertson, Esq., CFRE, serves as Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the Indian River State College Foundation. A 32-year resident of Florida’s Treasure Coast and the proud mother of four, she is deeply committed to service and expanding opportunities for local students and families. An attorney by training, Annabel brings experience from both the legal and nonprofit sectors and leads the Foundation’s philanthropic strategy across four counties. She oversees major gifts, campaigns, stewardship, events, and board engagement, guiding transformational initiatives such as the Promise Program and long-term endowment growth. A Certified Fund Raising Executive, she is committed to ethical, data-informed, relationship-centered fundraising and works closely with College leadership to align private support with institutional priorities and lasting community impact.

Brianne Hutchinson serves as the Foundation Endowment Manager for the Indian River State College Foundation, where she has dedicated 15 years to advancing educational opportunity and excellence in our community.

A proud St. Lucie County native and Indian River State College alumna, Brianne’s connection to the college runs deep. Her journey from student to Foundation leader exemplifies the transformative power of community college education.

In her role, Brianne oversees the Foundation’s endowment portfolio, working strategically to ensure long-term financial sustainability while supporting scholarships and programs that directly benefit Indian River State College. Her expertise in endowment management has been instrumental in growing resources that create educational access for generations of students.
Brianne’s intimate knowledge of the Treasure Coast community, combined with her firsthand experience as an Indian River State College student, gives her unique insight into the needs and aspirations of the students the Foundation serves.

“Growing up in St. Lucie County and being an Indian River State College graduate myself, I’ve seen firsthand how this institution transforms lives and strengthens our community. Every scholarship we fund, every program we support—it’s an investment in our neighbors, our future leaders, and the place we all call home. That’s what makes this work so meaningful.”