Alumni Council Committees

The work of the Alumni Council is accomplished by six standing committees and ad hoc committees appointed as necessary. The committees are composed of members of the Executive Committee and the Alumni Council at large. Committee work is accomplished through regular teleconferences throughout the year and at the annual Leadership Weekend meeting in October.

Alumni Benefits and Services

Jim Phelps, A&S ’72, chair
Makes recommendations for member benefits, general affinity programs, and discounts and services for alumni.

Awards and Nominations

Wesley Fredericks, A&S ’70, chair
Recommends to the Executive Committee candidates for Alumni Association awards and evaluates the process for determining award recipients. Identifies candidates for appointment to the Alumni Council and the Executive Committee, and candidates for officers and Alumni Trustee positions.

Lifelong Learning

Ana Zampino, A&S ’01, chair
Fosters lifelong intellectual and personal growth through Hopkins-sponsored programs.

Marketing and Communications

Peter Byeff, Med ’74, chair
Oversees the marketing and promotional strategies of the Alumni Association. Develops and executes market research, oversees the design and implementation of publications and written materials for the Alumni Association, and integrates the use of the Internet in the overall communication strategy.

Social and Career Networking

Mary Shaub, SPH ’89, chair
Develops programs to facilitate alumni-to-alumni and alumni-to-student social and career networking.

Student Grants and Programs

Anne Marie McKenzie-Brown, Med ’87
Reviews all programs involving alumni-student interaction and develops new initiatives to help students in their transition to active alumni. Provides funding to students participating in volunteer community service initiatives of their own design, and evaluates the application and funding process. Reviews applications for funding for student groups planning on-campus activities, events, and programs. Recommends funding amounts to the Executive Committee.

Policy and Long-Range Planning (Ad Hoc)

Activated by the president of the Alumni Council when needed to formulate long-range strategies for the Alumni Association.

Steering Committee

Made up of the five officers of the Alumni Association. Oversees the budget, maintains the bylaws, organizes the annual meetings, and supervises development and fundraising.