No matter where life takes you, Drew graduates remain part of the community for the rest of their lives. Whether it’s through volunteering, joining an affinity group, attending events, engaging in online learning opportunities, or giving back financially, there are many ways to stay connected with other alumni and with the life of the University.
Drew University Alumni Associations
Drew’s three formal Alumni Associations create a space in which Drew’s alumni can interact within a community of people who shared a unique experience, whether as undergraduates, graduate students or Theological School students. The Alumni Associations take a leadership role in developing, planning, promoting and delivering quality programs and services designed to keep you connected to the Drew community.
COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
All College of Liberal Arts graduates and all honorary degree recipients are members of the College Alumni Association (CAA). As of 2022, the CAA has nearly 25,000 living members.
The CAA Board acts as the executive arm of the CAA, providing leadership and direction regarding alumni affairs while working in close collaboration with the Office of University Advancement.
CAA Board members play a key role in:
- Building and maintaining lifelong relationships between Drew alumni and the University
- Providing bridges across generations of college graduates
- Developing valued services and programs for classmates and friends
- Fostering an open dialogue between the college and its alumni
- Giving a helping hand to current Drew students
- Recognizing outstanding achievement and volunteer contributions to the college through the Alumni Awards program
The CAA Board currently has the following committees and task forces to explore ways to enhance alumni engagement: Admissions, Affinity Groups, Career Services, Communications, Philanthropy, and Student Experience.
CAA BOARD MEMBERS
Officers
Mirko Widenhorn C’00
Victor Garcia C’07
Alumni-Elected Trustees
Emily Musil Church C’00
Ryan Mason C’05
Members
Jonathan Amira C’10
Bryon Backenson C’90
Nate Barrett C’13
Paul Cortellesi C’84
Maks Coven C’27, ex officio student representative
Patrick Dolan, ex officio faculty representative
Don Enright C’93, P’26, President Emeritus
Arjun Erry C’89, P’19, P’25
Ilyan Nuñez Fusco C’08
Daine Grey C’92
Miguel Gonzalez C’01
Brynne Growney C’21
Xiamara Guevara C’98
Laura Hook C’84
Erica Jedynak C’09
Ashley Kibel C’25, ex officio student representative
Rebecca Kuhar C’96
Estelle J. Munn C’93
Gabriella Ramirez C’22
Michael Ravensbergen C’80
Brenda Rhodes C’86
Bri Rooks C’22
Julie Satola C’26, ex officio student representative
Forrest Shue C’87
Christopher Walsh C’80
Omaru Washington C’15
Ben Weisman C’06
Dominique Wilburn C’10
CASPERSEN SCHOOL ALUMNI COUNCIL
Representing more than 2,000 living Caspersen graduates, the Caspersen Alumni Council consists of at least one representative from each discipline within the school. Council members serve the community through promotion of, and support for, Caspersen’s strategic priorities and initiatives. Their role is to strengthen connections within the alumni community and to partner with Drew to ensure the school’s long-term growth and success. For more information about the Caspersen Alumni Council, please contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations.
THEOLOGICAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Theological School Alumni Association (TAA) was formed to promote the interests of the Theological School of Drew University, to establish and maintain mutually beneficial relations between the alumni and the Theological School and to support the University in its pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and public service by developing strong bonds of loyalty between alumni and the University, by promoting the stature of Drew University and by encouraging efforts to provide lifelong learning.
As part of its mission to engage alumni in the Drew community, the TAA has established a number of working teams/committees to address specific goals and projects designed to facilitate participatory involvement in the life of the Theological School.
TAA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Jack Scharf T’08, Vice President
The Rev. Dr. Gabriel O. Akinbode T’07, T’13, Secretary
Alumni-Elected Trustees
Dr. Hwain C. Lee T’99
The Rev. James Van Schaick T’05
Members
Andrew D. Branch C’96, T’04
The Rev. Dr. Brandon Cho T’06, Past President (ex officio)
The Rev. David A. Holder T’13, chair of the Advancement committee
The Rev. Clarissa South Holland C’78, T’88, P’16
The Rev. Susan Iliff T’10
The Rev. Hyoik Kim T’05
The Rev. Meekyung C. Kim T’01, T’07
The Rev. Ellen M. Kohn-Perry T’12, chair of the Community relations committee
The Rev. Dr. Jisun Kwak T’94, G’99, T’11
Teresita Matos-Post T’14
The Rev. Dr. Grace S. Pak T’88, T’09
Iraida Ruiz de Porras T’10
The Rev. Shannon E. Sullivan T’12
Affinity Networks
Affinity networks offer opportunities for alumni to connect with one another, students and the University around topics and issues of shared interest. Affinity programming is possible through the active involvement of alumni volunteers, and the University Advancement is eager to help alumni develop new networks.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE NETWORK
Professor Marc Tomljanovich and a few dedicated alumni formed a Business and Finance Affinity Network, with a launch event in September 2017. The purpose is to offer networking opportunities and other programming throughout the year to supplement the annual Wall Street Semester reception. For more information, feel free to reach out to the University Advancement or to any of the founding alumni volunteers (Sabrina Fruci C’15, Rebecca Kuhar C’96, or Joe Noto C’95) on Drew Connect.
LAW NETWORK
Are you a lawyer or working in the legal field? Maybe you’re in law school or thinking about going. The College Alumni Association invites you to join the Drew Law Network (“DLN”).
This newly formed Affinity Group aims to connect legal professionals from all class years and locations. You can become a DLN member today by signing up through Drew Connect. Also, be on the lookout for details about upcoming meetings, how to get involved in DLN, and information on regional or on-campus events for networking and CLE programs.
For more information about the Drew Law Network, contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations or reach out to any member of the leadership committee (Jonathan Amira C’10, Emily Perks Quinlan C’07, Michael DeLoreto C’06, Don Enright C’93, Laura Hook C’84, Jennifer McGroarty C’06, Allison Siegel C’08, and Chris Walsh C’80) on Drew Connect.
LGBTQ+ ALUMNI
Drew strives to provide a welcoming community for its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and ally alumni. The LGBTQ+ Alumni Network works to create and facilitate opportunities for new and on-going friendships and professional connections through participation in social, professional, networking and community service events. Opportunities to provide mentorship to current Drew students are also available.
BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
During the summer of 2020, a group of graduates came together following their work with student government in seeking an equitable and inclusive institutional change. The purpose of the re-established Black Alumni Association at Drew University (BAA) is to communicate, liberate, and celebrate Black alumni, students, faculty, and the community-at-large through advocacy, mobilization, and empowerment of the Pan-African community at Drew University.
YOUNG ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
If you graduated in the last ten years, it’s for you! You’re automatically part of the Drew Young Alumni Association (DYAA). The focus of the group is to:
- create programs that interest you, including networking opportunities, social meet-ups, and educational events
- keep you connected with Drew and with each other through communications and events
- offer programs to support your professional and personal development
Regional Clubs
Regional clubs play an important role in the University’s alumni engagement and education efforts. Working in collaboration with University Advancement, regional clubs organize programming in their local area to encourage alumni interaction and to strengthen alumni connections to Drew.
BOSTON
Chair: Bob Duffy C’86, P’20
NEW YORK CITY
Chair: TBD
Stay connected with us on Facebook or contact us via email at [email protected]
PHILADELPHIA
Chair: Alyssa (Marland) Chmielewski C’03
Stay connected with us on Facebook
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Chair: Gary C. Powell C’87
Stay connected with us on Facebook.
Volunteer Opportunities
Class Secretaries
Class secretaries share and report classmates’ news. Volunteers collect updates to be shared in the digital Class Notes publication.
Whether it is a new job, new family member, a marriage or a recent adventure—Drew wants to help share the excitement with fellow Drewids!
Keep your class connected to each other and to Drew by volunteering for the role or submitting notes to your class’ current secretary. We look forward to hearing from you!
To learn more about the role, or to find your class secretary, email [email protected].
2024 | Contact us about volunteering to serve as your class secretary. |
2023 | Contact us about volunteering to serve as your class secretary. |
2022 | Contact us about volunteering to serve as your class secretary. |
2021 | Brynne Growney |
2020 | Contact us about volunteering to serve as your class secretary. |
2019 | Olivia Sznaza |
2018 | Contact us about volunteering to serve as your class secretary. |
2017 | Contact us about volunteering to serve as your class secretary. |
2016 | Contact us about volunteering to serve as your class secretary. |
2015 | Amy Benedict |
2014 | Bridget McRory |
2013 | Patricia Brown |
2012 | John Dabrowski |
2011 | Adam Wilson |
2010 | Delia Barr |
2009 | Contact us about volunteering to serve as your class secretary. |
2008 | Erica Palmieri |
2007 | Julia Vlosky |
2006 | Jenny Troya Biggers |
2005 | Crystal Taylor |
2004 | Corey Bower |
2003 | Adam Materasso |
2002 | David Lee |
2001 | Maren Matkins Calzia |
2000 | Kate Harvey Gratto |
1999 | Gigi Naglak |
1998 | Kristen Daily Williams |
1997 | Daniel Ilaria |
1996 | Shannon Travis |
1995 | Peter Buckman |
1994 | Contact us about volunteering to serve as your class secretary. |
1993 | Dawn Pirozzi Maxemow |
1992 | Tom Fowler |
1991 | Susan Darrow |
1990 | Emilo Cordova |
1989 | Susanne Levsen Reardon |
1988 | Horst Staudner |
1987 | Forrest Shue |
1986 | Sandra Miller |
1985 | William Pezzuti |
1984 | John Hammett |
1983 | Susan Kessler Apter |
1982 | William Ehlers |
1981 | Michael Lampert |
1980 | Christopher Walsh |
1979 | Steve Arrants |
1978 | Thomas Tani |
1977 | Deborah Beth Yingling |
1976 | Robert Beer |
1975 | Robert Zwengler |
1974 | Mark Lang |
1973 | Contact us about volunteering to serve as your class secretary. |
1972 | David Green |
1971 | David Little |
1970 | Contact us about volunteering to serve as your class secretary. |
1969 | Jane Dugdale Bussard |
1968 | Contact us about volunteering to serve as your class secretary. |
1967 | Bruce Woolley |
1966 | Contact us about volunteering to serve as your class secretary. |
1965 | Nancy Hall |
1964 | Jacqueline Buckman Shahzadi |
1963 | Ellen Earp Baker |
1962 | Robert Harrall |
1961 | Dave Cowell |
1960 | Contact us about volunteering to serve as your class secretary. |
1959 | Ellen deLalla |
1958 | Contact us about volunteering to serve as your class secretary. |
1957 | Eleanor Sheldon Stearns |
1956 | Ronald Vander Schaaf |
Planning a Visit to Campus?
Before you come to campus, please email [email protected] or call us at 973-408-3229 at least a day in advance to inquire whether Alumni Relations staff is on campus to greet you.
ALUMNI ID CARDS
Alumni ID cards offer discounts at the bookstore and access to library privileges (see below for more details about both). Need one or a replacement? Complete this form, upload a current headshot, and we will take care of it for you!
DREW BOOKSTORE
Alumni presenting an ID card are entitled to a 10% discount for most items when shopping in person at the bookstore, which is located on the first floor of the Commons. Please call the bookstore at 973-408-3097 for more information. You can also visit the bookstore online.
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Alumni have remote access to certain databases, including JSTOR—a full text database of more than 2,600 journals. JSTOR is accessible using your alumni credentials. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni & Parent Communities at 973-408-3229 or [email protected]. Learn more about the University Library’s resources for alumni.
Professional Development and Personal Enrichment
Drew supports the professional development and personal enrichment of its alumni, who may enroll in undergraduate, theological or graduate courses through the Continuing University Education program.
Drew Discounts
Varsity Tutors
Everyone needs a little help sometimes, whether it’s to support your children’s or grandchildren’s learning, find after-school enrichment classes, get homework help — or even help you prepare for graduate school entrance exams, certifications, or more.
Drew is proud to have partnered with Varsity Tutors to offer the Drew community access to a variety of free courses, as well as a 20% discount on a myriad of other offerings with hand-picked and background-checked experts. Read the brochure for more information.
Interested? View more on our dedicated landing page.
Academic Ambassadors - Discount Boutique Hotels
Academic Ambassadors is a free booking site that discounts intimate, stylish, full-service boutique hotels around the country for non-profits and their associates (alumni and parents and friends). Though intimate in scale and feel, most of the hotels have fine and casual dining, meeting rooms and fitness centers and are convenient to area entertainment. Many have spas and pools, and all have the kind of personalized service associated with independent hotels. You may wish to compare prices and take advantage of these discounted rates when appropriate.
Mosaic Foods
Mosaic Foods is a healthy meal delivery service offering nutritious plant-based meals. Drew alumni receive $30 off their first two boxes ($15 off each) using the code DREW30 during checkout. Code doesn’t expire
ParkON Airport Parking
With ParkON you can easily search, compare, and book airport parking at discount prices. To save up to 20% off daily airport parking rates, enter the promo code DREWU20 on the home page before starting a reservation date search. Save on parking for nearby airports like EWR, JFK, LGA, or any other airport areas listed on our website. There are no blackout dates, restrictions, or limitations on how often the promo code is used.