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      Alumni Council election results and appointments announced

      Seven alumni leaders elected to Alumni Council, while seven additional Penn Staters appointed to council; new members to begin terms July 1

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      UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Seven alumni leaders have been elected to Alumni Council — the Penn State Alumni Association’s governing board — and will begin their terms July 1. Listed are the seven elected alumni (alumni are listed in order of vote totals):   

      • Linde A. Miles, PhD '09 Sci: 3,588 

      • Melissa Brickhouse '99 Bus: 3,578 

      • Renee DeMay '89 Bus: 3,403 

      • Christine (Flynn) Weaver '98 Sci: 3,350 

      • Jackie Barkley Foor '88 Edu: 3,143 

      • Joseph A. Sbaffoni '73a EMS: 3,114 

      • CAPT John Brabazon '96 Eng: 3,026  

      7,325 alumni voted out of 134,167 eligible voters (5.46%). Election results were certified by YesElections.  

      Seven appointed members also will join the seven Penn Staters previously elected to Alumni Council (alumni are listed in alphabetical order, along with their graduation year and unit):  

      • Matt Esworthy ’01g Dickinson

      • Sydney Gibbard ’23 Eng

      • Tommy Hogan ’77g Lib, ’83g IDF

      • Haley Mcclain Hill ’18 Sci

      • Mikel Jones ’15 Com

      • Akash Kapoor ’06 Bus

      • Christina Parle ’16g Edu

      “I am thrilled to welcome these exceptional individuals elected and appointed to our Alumni Council this year. Each of these esteemed alums brings not only a wealth of unique skills, talents and experiences but also a profound dedication to our alma mater,” said Anand Ganjam, Alumni Association president. “Their contributions will undoubtedly enrich our board's deliberations, infusing them with fresh perspectives and innovative approaches. With their invaluable help, I am confident that we will not only push the boundaries of what's possible but also chart a course toward even greater heights for the world's largest and greatest Alumni Association.”

      Each of these elected and appointed alumni will serve a three-year term from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. For full information on Alumni Council, and to read bio information about the new members, visit the Alumni Association’s website. 

      Alumni Council is an all-volunteer governing body that advises and guides the Penn State Alumni Association on programs and initiatives to uphold its mission of service and support to Penn State. Alumni members of the Alumni Association are eligible to vote in the annual election, which takes place online. 

      For more information about the Alumni Association or the Alumni Council governing board, visit the Alumni Association’s website. 

      Last Updated June 18, 2024

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