The Board of Trustees voted May 13 to elect two new members. Gabbi Baker, GWSB BBA ’13, a young professional and advocate for women in business, and Judith L. Rogers, MVC AA ’74, an expert in the field of education and school leadership, will join the board this summer. “I am pleased to welcome Judy and […]
Category: Volunteer Spotlight
Dedicated Alumni Honored at 2016 Service Awards
Maxine Freund, GSEHD MA ’73, EdD ’81, came to GW in the early 1970s searching for an academic program that would help tackle some of the issues facing children at educational risk. She found it at the Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD), where a small, passionate group of faculty was designing one of the […]
Alumni Net Surprising Returns as NVC Volunteers
The GW New Venture Competition (NVC) creates a platform for GW students to develop, test, and launch startup ventures. A thrill for the students, yes, but with the final round scheduled for April 19, this intense competition also inspires seasoned professionals to enjoy fresh thinking, youthful energy, and the entrepreneurial spirit. Remember how much […]
Mentorship Program Teams Up Former and Current Student-Athletes
On the morning of an important GW soccer game, a contractor turned off the electricity and Brian Hoppy, CCAS BS ’90, missed his alarm – and the team bus. He borrowed his roommate’s car, drove to the game, and met his coach in the locker room. “Coach looked at me and said, ‘I knew you’d […]
Regional Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Wyman
Steve Wyman, Elliott School ‘85 City: Falmouth, ME Role: Founder and chair, Maine Alumni Network How long have you been volunteering with GW? It’s been almost a year since I looked at the GW Alumni map and saw that Maine didn’t have an alumni network and decided it was time to start one. What made […]
Regional Volunteer Spotlight: Chloé Mayer
Chloé Mayer, CCAS BA ’09 City: Redwood City, CA Role: Member, GW Bay Area Alumni Network Committee How long have you been volunteering with GW? I joined the Bay Area committee three years ago in summer of 2012. What made you decide to become involved with your Regional Alumni Network and committee? I moved to San […]
Katrina Ablen, Reunion Volunteer
This year during Alumni Weekend, the Class of 2010 is celebrating their five year reunion. We thought we’d ask Katrina Ablen, ESIA BA ’10, a few questions about her experience both as a reunion volunteer and a GW alumna. Katrina studied International Affairs with a concentration in Conflict and Security at the Elliott School and currently […]
Regional Volunteer Spotlight: Carlos Vale
Carlos Y. Vale, Elliot School of International Affairs, BA ’06 in International Affairs with double concentration in International Politics & Comparative Political, Economic, and Social Systems City: Chicago, IL Role: Co-Chair, Chicago Alumni Network Profession: Director of Education – Robert Morris University Illinois How long have you been volunteering with GW? I started attending events […]
Beth Furtwangler, Student Alumni Programs Volunteer
Beth Furtwangler, CCAS BA ’08, is a loyal volunteer for GW Student Alumni Programs. We asked her about her time at GW and what it means to volunteer as an alumna. What does being a GW alumna mean to you? I’m incredibly proud to be a GW alumna. I’m constantly hearing about the inspiring […]
Brian Washburn, Career Services Volunteer
Brian Washburn, CCAS BA ’97, is a loyal volunteer for GW Alumni Career Services. We asked him about his time at GW and what it means to volunteer as an alumnus. What does being a GW alumnus mean to you? When I think of being a GW alumnus, several things come to mind. First, for […]