Syracuse University

2012-2013 Syracuse University Alumni Association Mission and Board Members

The Association is formed to promote the general welfare and interests of Syracuse University as an institution committed to promoting learning through teaching, research, scholarship, creative accomplishment, and service. The Association shall create an environment, in which Syracuse University graduates, former students, current students, and friends become and stay connected to the University,

The Association shall serve in an advisory capacity and shall have no fiduciary responsibility to the University. The Association should serve as the umbrella organization for University alumni and strengthen and grow the SU global community by:

• Acting as ambassadors to and for Syracuse University
• Supporting the University financially and by encouraging others to do so
• Working with the University to facilitate ongoing access to knowledge, services and opportunities
• Identifying desirable candidates for admission and connecting with current students, young alumni, and alumni in meaningful ways that create lifelong engagement and commitment to the University.

Officers and Executive Committee:

President
Laurie B. Taishoff '84 NEW, Annapolis, MD

Vice President
Robert P. Mitchell G'75 NEW, Cambridge, MA

Vice President
Gisele Marcus '89 WSM, Prosper, TX

Alumni Relations Representative
Deborah Armstrong G'10 MAX, Interim Executive Director, Office of Alumni Relations and Assistant Vice President, Development

Regional Advancement Representative
Tammy Schlafer, Executive Director of Development, Annual Giving

Secretary
Lil O'Rourke  '77 A&S, G'04 MAX, Secretary Board of Trustees and VP Principal Gifts

Treasurer
Louis G. Marcoccia '68, G'69 WSM, Treasurer  Board of Trustees and Executive VP & CFO

Committee Chairs:
Awards
Tracy M. Barash '89 WSM, Atlanta, GA

Clubs
Kristen Krikorian '99 WSM, South Boston, MA

Generation Orange
Sam Clarvit '10 i-School, New York, NY

Nominating 
Mark J. Verone '95 NEW, Inverness, IL

Philanthropy 
Jason Jedlinski '99 NEW, Chicago, IL

General Board Members:
Reginald Acloque '99 i-School, Mableton, GA
Contessa L. Brewer '96 NEW, New York, NY
Joseph Di Scipio G'95 LAW/MAX, Falls Church, VA
Sherman Douglas '89 VPA, Potomac, MD
Jason Jedlinski '99 NEW, Chicago, IL
Andrew Laver '01 VPA, Cherry Hill, NJ  08003
Carolyn C. Lindheim '84 WSM/NEW, Wynnewood, PA
Manuel E. Mazo '88 LCS, Guaynabo, PR
Marc Penziner '01 NEW, New York, NY
Sara Flaum Ressler '07 WSM, Rochester, NY
John Robinson '90 NEW, Glenmont, NY
Douglas Sherk '78 NEW, Rancho Mirage, CA
Pamela Stern '90 A&S, New York, NY
 
Student Representatives:
Philip "PJ" Alampi '14 A&S, Glen Ridge, NJ
Alexandra Curtis '14 A&S, East Greenwich, RI
Danielle Matfess '13 WSM, Topsfield, MA
Musu Sirleaf '15 NEW, Denver, CO

SU Trustees Appointed to Alumni Association Board of Directors:
Joanne Fogel Alper '72 A&S, Arlington, VA
Robert E. Dineen, Jr. '66 LAW, Sherman, CT
Stuart Frankel '61 WSM, Wainscott, NY
James D. Kuhn '70, G '72 WSM, New York, NY
Robert Miron '59 WSM, Syracuse, NY
Deryck Palmer '78 A&S, Maplewood, NJ