Payne He'Bert - Assistant Director, Development - Staff Directory

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Payne He'Bert

Title:
Assistant Director, Development
Email:
Phone:
314-2428

He'Bert is a native of Pearland, Texas and brings a strong background in development, student-athlete engagement, and community outreach.

He'Bert has supported numerous fundraising efforts, collaborating with Tulane Athletics' development and ticketing teams, engaging donors, and contributing to key events like the Hall of Fame ceremony and Sophomore Salute. During the 2024 Tulane Football season, He'Bert staffed the Jill H. and Avram A. Glazer Family Club on gamedays, as well as assisting with pregame donor hospitality. He is also a participant in the 2025 NCAA and NAADD Foundations of Fundraising Program, gaining valuable fundraising insights from experts at The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and The Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy.

He'Bert holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Business Institutions from Northwestern University, where he earned three Academic All-Big Ten awards as a student-athlete. He completed a Master's in Public Administration and a graduate certificate in Nonprofit Administration and Leadership from the University of Texas at San Antonio, graduating in the top 10% of his class, earning Pi Alpha Alpha membership, and receiving the 2024 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar Award. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Sports Studies and a graduate certificate in Sport Administration at Tulane, maintaining a 4.00 GPA.

A former Division I football player, He'Bert played four years at Northwestern and two years at UTSA as an offensive lineman. His discipline, teamwork, and leadership on the field have shaped his ability to connect with student-athletes, fans, donors, and stakeholders in collegiate athletics. He is passionate about leveraging his skills to make a meaningful impact in development at Tulane University.