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Young Alumni Council

Elon’s Young Alumni Council (YAC) seeks to strengthen connections between young alumni and the university. Established in 2007, the YAC advises the Alumni Association and university on programs and services for young alums and current students.

The council comprises three committees: career networking and student transitions; development; and programming. Programs and initiatives each committee focuses on include:

Career Networking &
Student Transitions

  • "Destination..." events for current students
  • Admissions hospitality events
  • Alumni speakers on campus
  • Regional intern and alumni networking socials
     

Development

  • IGNITE young alumni giving program
  • First-time donor thank-you calls
  • Social media giving campaigns
  • IGNITE Nites and other events
     

Programming

  • Top 10 Under 10 Awards
  • Elon Traditions book
  • Young Alumni Party at Homecoming
  • Alumni Month of Service

     


The YAC begins accepting nominations for new members each fall. The application process closes each year in February and new members are invited to join the council at the annual spring meeting. YAC members serve three-year terms and are selected based on their involvement with Elon and their community.

Interested in applying? Contact Kiley Moorefield '07, coordinator of young alumni engagement, at kmoorefield@elon.edu or 336.278.7421.

Young Alumni Council Leadership 2010-11

President
Britten Ginsburg Pund '06, Columbia, MD

Vice-President
Dave Dziok '05, Annapolis, MD

Past President
Michael Bumbry '07, Philadelphia, PA

Development and Communication Committee
Chair: Amy Carraux Price '07, Boiling Springs, PA
Vice Chair: Megan Schneider '10, Harrisonburg, VA

Programs Committee
Chair: Kara Anderson '06, Dublin, OH
Vice Chair: Samantha Miller '10, Nashville TN

Career Networking and Student Transition Committee
Chair: Drake Springer '10, Arlington, VA
Vice Chair: Danaka Walker '10, Raleigh, NC

Members at large

Ryan Fairchild '03, Arlington, VA
Joey White '04, Knoxville, TN
Kristin White '04, Arlington, VA
Matt Belanger '05, York, PA
Dave Dziok '05, Annapolis, MD
Dan Hanson '05, Arlington, VA
Eric Thorp '05, Arden, NC
Kevin Tonkin '05 L'11, Burlington, NC
Cameron Davis '06, Charlotte, NC
Brian Hooper '06, Charlotte, NC
Mark Jetton, Jr. '06 L'09, Matthews, NC
Clayton Colllins '07, Durham, NC
Mark Horsburgh '07, New York, NY
Ian Baltutis '08, Burlington, NC
Andrew Bennett '08, Cleveland, OH
Bonnie Brackett '08, Athens, GA
Mary Cunningham '08, Fairfax, VA
Danielle Gaquin Davis '08, Atlanta, GA
Jaclyn Garris '08, Orlando, FL
Buck Russell '08, Boston, MA
Molly Donahue '09, Bethesda, MD
Danielle Durst '09, Ashburn, VA
Emily Favret '09, New York, NY
Jennifer Hiltwine '09, Herndon, VA
Carolyn Klasnick '09, Pittsburgh, PA
Scott Leighty '09, Charlotte, NC
Chase Rumley '09, Charlotte, NC
Dorian Wanzer '09, Washington, DC
Ashley Barnas '10, New Castle, DE
Liza Carey '10, New York, NY
Liz Palmer '10, Raleigh, NC
Walt Yates '10, Greensboro, NC
Adley Kloth '11, Silver Spring, MD
Michael Nowak '11, Philadelphia, PA
Luci Strauss '11, New York, NY