2025-26 Alumni Board Announced

The Oglethorpe University Alumni Association Board partners with the Office of Alumni Engagement to build a vibrant, connected alumni community. By strengthening ties between alumni, students and the university, the Board helps show that the Oglethorpe experience doesn’t end at graduation — it evolves into a lifelong connection.

“I’m thankful for this group of alumni – their passion, dedication, and willingness to come together in service of the Alumni Association truly inspire me,” said Kathryn Henderson, senior director of alumni engagement and giving. “I’m really excited for the year ahead as we continue to grow opportunities for alumni to engage with each other and the institution they love.”

New board members and executive officers are elected annually during the Alumni Association Meeting, held each year as part of Alumni Weekend. The 2025-26 Alumni Association Board is as follows.

Alumni Association Board Executive Committee:

President: Heather Staniszewski ’02
Secretary: Anne Atalay ’07
Vice President of Alumni Weekend and Events: Jennifer Beaver ’02
Vice President of Advancement: Mark DeLong ’03
Vice President of Awards & Recognition: Deborah Cardone Chosewood ’87
Vice President of Student Engagement: Shahzaib Jiwani ’12
Vice President of Communications: Glenn Kaiser-Deepak ’20
Vice President of Career Development: Curtis Mcleod ’09

The full slate of members serving on the Alumni Association Board include: Robert Cairns ’11, Maria Coles ’24, Thais Cuffy ’01, Phillip Deal ’86, Evan Drew ’17, E-Chia Huang Chihade ’98, Russell Kramer ’09, Anquenetta Kenon ’14, Chris McFadden ’80, Savannah LeGate ’22, Kiana Perkins ’21, Sherry Rosen ’85, Amy Russ ’10, Angela Satterfield ’97, LaDonna Barnes Stallworth ’11, Matthew Thompson ’93, Irasema Gonzalez Vargas ’08, Kimberly Watkins ’02.

We are grateful for their service to the university!