A new set of members and a new leadership team have been named for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s Young Alumni Council.
Ten new members will join the council at its spring meeting April 9 -11. They are:
- Ryan Fairchild ’03 of Arlington, Va.
- Joey White ’04 of Knoxville, Tenn.
- Matt Belanger ’05 of York, Pa.
- Dan Hanson ’05 of Arlington, Va.
- Kara Anderson ’06 of Dublin, Ohio
- Britten Ginsburg Pund ’06 of Columbia, Md.
- Amy Carraux ’07 of Fletcher, N.C.
- Mark Horsburgh ’07 of New York, N.Y.
- Danielle Durst ’09 of Ashburn, Va.
- Zack Pund ’05 of Columbia, Md., president of the Baltimore chapter who will serve as alumni chapter liaison
“You are ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s future, and you will play an invaluable role in helping us create a premier program for our growing alumni body,” said President Leo M. Lambert in a letter inviting the young alumni to serve on the council.
The new leaders will assume their positions on June 1 and serve a one-year term. Here are the offices and the alumni who will serve in them.
- President: Christian Wiggins ’03
- Vice president: Christine Jordan ’03
- Past president: Caroline Sage ’02
- Chair, Development Committee: Kristin Smith ’07
- Vice chair, Development Committee: Erica Ayala ’08
- Chair, Programming Committee: David Morrow ’07 L’10
- Vice chair, Programming Committee: Vacant
- Chair, Career and Student Transitions Committee: Lisa Dawn Akers ’08
- Vice chair, Career and Student Transitions Committee: Susan Denny ’03
Young alumni are defined as those who have graduated within the last 10 years. They currently make up 40 percent of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ graduates, the largest part of the university’s alumni base.
The 41-member council provides leadership on programs, initiatives and services for young alumni and seniors. It also gives feedback on the effectiveness of those programs and services.
Council members serve three-year terms. Zack Pund, in his role as alumni chapter liaison, will serve a one-year term.