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President's Alumni Advisory Council

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About the President’s Alumni Advisory Council (“PAAC”)

Founded in 2013, theĚýPAACĚýdraws upon the considerable talents of alumniĚýwhoĚýcome together toĚýsupport the University,Ěýact as a sounding board forĚýAUP leadershipĚýandĚýasĚýa conduit from alumni to the UniversityĚýwith the overarching goal of furthering AUP’s alumni engagement, recruitment,Ěýand advancement efforts. The PAAC is led by President Sonya Stephens and chaired by Board of Trustees member Melanie Cissone ’80.

Meet the PAAC

AUP alumni leaders from around the globe

2024-2025 PAAC Transitional Board

  • Monique Callender ’21 | Paris, France
  • Brian Carroll ’08 | Brussels, Belgium
  • Darryl Crompton ’69 | Garrett Park, Maryland
  • Jeffrey Durgee ’64 | Loudonville, New York
  • Sarah M. Finnigan ’12 | Rohnert Park, California
  • Elan Garonzik ’70 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Beverly Gaucher ’91 | Arlington, Virginia
  • Marvis Hardy ’78Ěý| Chicago, Illinois
  • Emily Ide ’19 | Boston, Massachusetts
  • Alexis Jeffries ’13 | Los Angeles, California
  • Petra Jenkins ’88 | Providence, Rhode Island
  • Carey Kluttz ’09 | Washington, DC
  • John Meyers ’86 | Silver Spring, Maryland
  • Alan Peterson ’89 | Irvine, California
  • Grant Plemons ’62 | Felton, California
  • Maryland Swensen ’63Ěý| Sausalito, California
  • Heather Walters ’93Ěý| Bal Harbour, Florida
  • Edie Wiltsee ’67Ěý| Carmel Valley, California
  • Sam Yehya ’11Ěý| Atlanta, Georgia

Join the PAAC

For those interested in joining AUP's global PAAC, please contact advancementataup.edu (subject: Joining%20the%20PAAC) .

Contact PAAC Members

Chair of the PAAC and Board Liaison

Melanie Cissone ’80

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Chair of the Diversity Subcommittee

Alexis Jeffries '12

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Chair of the Advancement Subcommittee

Monica HeslingtonĚý'97

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Chair of the Alumni Affairs Subcommittee

Ana-Belen Gomez '19

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