Young Alumni Council gets new leaders, new members

A new set of members and a new leadership team have been named for Elon’s Young Alumni Council.

President Leo M. Lambert talks with members of the Young Alumni Council at its April 2009 spring meeting.

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 Elon’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 Elon 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.