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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.

        1. Candidate Application 
        2. Letter of Recommendation
        3. 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

        Josh Anders, '18
        UHY Consulting

        Rachel Anderson

        Rachel Anderson, '11
        Baptist Health

        Henry Cowan

        Henry Cowan, '18/'22
        Keel Point

        Brandon Cummings

        Brandon Cummings, '15
        Seaman Corporation

        Tyler Fraebel

        Tyler Fraebel, '18
        Insight Sourcing

        Jennifer Geeker

        Jennifer Geeker, '16
        Legal Services of North Florida

        Patrick Gilbert

        Patrick Gilbert, '15
        GKN Aerospace

        JR Halbert

        JR Halbert, '20
        Truist Bank

        Jay James

        Jay James, '15
        Auburn University

        Blake So'Brien

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

        Timothy Strader

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

        Brittany Upchurch

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

        Maddy Bridges

        Maddy Bridges, 22
        Gallagher

        tomas burderer

        Tomas Bruderer, '20/'22
        Bonnie Plants

        kali bryan

        Kali Chadick,23
        State Farm Agent

        buddy foster

        Buddy Foster,18
        Mudita Venture Partners

        sam harris

        Sam Harris, 20'
        Bluewater Wealth Advisors 

        stead hayes

        Stead Hayes,13'/15'
        Capstone Building Corp

        seamus hill

        Seamus Hill,16'
        Truist Securities

        carter hillard

        Carter Hilliard,24'
        HCA Healthcare

        mac hudsonMac Hudson,14'
        Fleet Advantage, LLC

         

        andie johnson

        Andie Johnson,19'
        Aprio, LLP

        traci mcgillTraci McGill,12'/14'
        Auburn University

         

        david monteDavid Monte,17'/18'
        EY

         

        william prossWilliam Pross,11'/12'
        U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

         

        rhyan ruf

        Rhyan Ruf,15'
        OneTeam Partners

        david russell

        David Russell,15'
        Birmingham Business Alliance

        taylor shivers

        Taylor Shivers,19'
        Bank of America 

        taylor stallworth

        Taylor Stallworth,20'
        ESPN

        mitchell walley

        Mitchell Walley,16'
        Joe Hudson's Collision Center

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        Nicole Maroun

        Nicole Maroun

        Engagement Specialist