Executive Team
With great care and careful consideration, our executive team leads the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan into a new era of innovation by calling on a diverse pool of history and experience.
Ayanna McConnell
Acting President & CEO
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Ayanna provides leadership and direction to the Alumni Association and its leadership team, coordinating all Board of Directors activities and working with all U-M campuses.

Angila Chapman
Vice President & CFO
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Angila and her team ensure the Alumni Association is operating efficiently and effectively through financial oversight, technical support, and facilities management.
Areas: Accounting, Technology

Dave Schueler, ’92
Senior Vice President, Alumni Engagement
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Dave and his team oversee all alumni programming including travel, Camp Michigania, alumni engagement, athletics, education, and career, as well as advertising and sponsorship.
Areas: Advertising/Sponsorship, Alumni Career/Education, Alumni Engagement, Alumni Travel, Events, Michigania

Ed Bourelly
Chief Marketing Officer
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Ed and his team help build awareness and stronger engagement for the Alumni Association’s programming through multi-channel campaigns and strategies. The team also develops and implements membership services for alums.
Areas: Communications, Data, Marketing/Membership

Katie Ehnis
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
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Katie and her team develop and execute human resource strategy, including inclusion and belonging, in support of the strategic direction of the Alumni Association in the areas of talent management, change management, workforce planning, engagement, performance management, training and development, risk management, compensation, retention, and succession. Additionally, the team oversees the strategic planning process for the organization.
Areas: Customer Relations, Human Resources
