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Young Alumni Council
The Harbert College of Business Young Alumni Council works to inspire community, connection and commitment:
- community with fellow alumni and friends of the college,
- connection through engagement events and opportunities and
- commitment to the future of the college through philanthropy.
Comprised of graduates from across the country, the Young Alumni Council provides support in the continuous development of the Harbert College of Business. Coordinated efforts between the Auburn Alumni Association Young Alumni Council, Harbert College of Business and Young Alumni Council create consistent messaging and communication of information to encourage engagement, mentorship and philanthropy among young Harbert alumni around the world.
Initiatives
The Young Alumni Council is supported by 3 working committees that support the following initiatives.
Alumni Engagement
To better support and facilitate connection among young alumni, the council organizes annual gatherings throughout the country.
Student Support
Auburn Connects is the student to alumni mentorship platform and is the key point of connection for our council members to connect alumni back to the student population.
Philanthropy
Young Alumni Council members support the college’s annual giving program, specifically promoting and recruiting for Hundred for Harbert.
Council Year
Council members serve during the council year from June 1 to May 31.
Young Alumni Council Eligibility
- Harbert College of Business graduate 40 years of age or younger
- Two years post undergraduate graduation by start of council year (June 1)
- Hundred for Harbert donor ($8.33/monthly)
- Auburn Connects mentor
Application Process
Applications are now CLOSED. The following items must be submitted for consideration.
- Candidate Application
- Letter of Recommendation
- Professional Resume
Council Member Expectations
- Successfully serve a three-year term (beginning June 1), with a possibility to serve a second term typically reserved for leadership
- Attend two annual meetings (Fall & Spring) on campus in Auburn
- Participate on assigned committee by attending meetings, participating on conference or Zoom calls, etc
- Actively engage with your Harbert Connects mentee
- Support Harbert College initiatives and priorities of the Dean within your company and/or community
- Act as alumni ambassador at various college and university events
Meet the Young Alumni Council

Josh Anders, '18
UHY Consulting

Rachel Anderson, '11
Baptist Health

Henry Cowan, '18/'22
Keel Point

Brandon Cummings, '15
Seaman Corporation

Tyler Fraebel, '18
Insight Sourcing

Jennifer Geeker, '16
Legal Services of North Florida

Patrick Gilbert, '15
GKN Aerospace

JR Halbert, '20
Truist Bank

Jay James, '15
Auburn University

Blake So'Brien, '15
Capgemini America, Inc.

Timothy Strader, '18
J.P. Morgan Private Bank

Brittany Upchurch, '18/'22
Nemours Children's Health

Maddy Bridges, 22
Gallagher

Tomas Bruderer, '20/'22
Bonnie Plants

Kali Chadick,23
State Farm Agent

Buddy Foster,18
Mudita Venture Partners

Sam Harris, 20'
Bluewater Wealth Advisors

Stead Hayes,13'/15'
Capstone Building Corp

Seamus Hill,16'
Truist Securities

Carter Hilliard,24'
HCA Healthcare
Mac Hudson,14'
Fleet Advantage, LLC

Andie Johnson,19'
Aprio, LLP
Traci McGill,12'/14'
Auburn University
David Monte,17'/18'
EY
William Pross,11'/12'
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Rhyan Ruf,15'
OneTeam Partners

David Russell,15'
Birmingham Business Alliance

Taylor Shivers,19'
Bank of America

Taylor Stallworth,20'
ESPN

Mitchell Walley,16'
Joe Hudson's Collision Center
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