Return. Reconnect. Reimagine.
June 3-4, 2022, hundreds of alumni and their guests spanning eight decades returned to campus to enjoy the Alumni Achievement Awards, food trucks, lawn games, a scavenger hunt, and more at Alumni Day!
ALUMNI: ROCKET FUEL FOR LAUNCH.
We’re looking for a few good alums. People like you. Your experience, your insights, your time. When you mentor a Drew student, you do good in the world while boosting your own network.
Getting started on Drew Connect is simple. Our easy-to-use social networking platform is your online gateway to the powerful, worldwide Drew community. Students, alums, parents, faculty, staff and employers—they’re all here. Just sign on at drewconnect.drew.edu.
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 (EFF. 9/1/2022)
Officers
Don Enright C’93, P’26
Allison Siegel C’08
Alumni-Elected Trustees
Ryan Mason C’05
Members
Jonathan Amira C’10
Nate Barrett C’13
Madeleine Blossom C’18
Patricia Brown C’13
Paul Cortellesi C’84
Patrick Dolan, ex officio faculty representative
Arjun Erry C’89, P’19, P’25
Sabrina Fruci C’15
Victor Garcia C’07
Daine Grey C’92
Laura Hook C’84
Desha Jackson C’93
Erica Jedynak C’09
Rebecca Kuhar C’96
Rio Peterson C’17
Gary Powell C’87
Brenda Rhodes C’86
Sabina Sabados C’03
Forrest Shue C’87
Angela Vitellaro C’11
Christopher Walsh C’80
Omaru Washington C’15
Mirko Widenhorn C’00
Dominique Wilburn C’10
Thomas Zielinski C’04
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.
CASPERSEN ALUMNI COUNCIL MEMBERS
Officers
Kirk Johnson T’12, G’16, President
Alumni-Elected Trustee
Gaetana Kopchinsky C’06, G’08,’11
Members
Yasmin Acosta G’17, P’20
Kathleen E. Lyons G’13
Dr. Maximillian J. Orsini G’05, G’16
Dr. Hettie V. Williams G’13, G’1
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
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
Alumni Benefits and Services
From professional development and personal enrichment and access to online fitness classes, our VIRTUAL doors are always open to you.
ATHLETICS
Just because you’ve graduated doesn’t mean you’re off the team! Many Ranger sports teams are dedicated to keeping their alumni connected and engaged with each other and what’s happening on campus through events, social media outreach, alumni games and more.
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 Office of Alumni and Parent Communities 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
BOSTON
Chair: Bob Duffy C’86, P’20
NEW YORK CITY
Chair: TBD
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PHILADELPHIA
Chair: Alyssa (Marland) Chmielewski C’03
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
Chair: Gary C. Powell C’87
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Drew also has regional groups in North Carolina, Atlanta and Southern California. To learn more, contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Communities at 973-408-3229 (we are working remotely, but leave a voice mail and we will call back) or alumni@drew.edu. See information about volunteering for a regional clubs.
VOLUNTEER
VOLUNTEERS ENRICH THE DREW COMMUNITY
Get Involved
Drew relies on the involvement of its alumni, parents and friends to support the development of campus, affinity and regional programs.
Join Us at a Virtual Event
From panels, to class and affinity reunions, happy hours, fitness classes, and more, opportunities to gather virtually with fellow Drewids abound!
