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Jennifer DeGeus, President
Degree: Biology, 1995 Hometown: Joliet, Illinois Career: Lake Forest Pediatrics, Pediatrician Favorite Part of Being a Michigan Alum: I love the camaraderie and connection that Michigan alumni have. There’s this immediate excitement that occurs when you encounter another Michigan alumnus. When I was in medical school, I had a surgeon high five me across the operating table when he found out that I went to Michigan, too! |
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Phillip Zinda, President-Elect & Scholarship Committee Chair
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration, 2005 Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Career: PepsiCo/Gatorade, Brand Management Favorite Michigan Memory: Any & all sporting events: from beating OSU in 2003 and rushing the field to front row season hockey tickets. And of course time with friends around campus, particularly at Dominick’s & The Brown Jug. Favorite Part of Being a Michigan Alum: Finding friendly alumni faces wherever you go – whether around Chicago or around the world. |
| Michelle Mirzoian, Vice President Degree: Political Science, 2002; Masters of Business Administration, 2006 Hometown: Troy, Michigan Favorite Part of Living in Chicago: The atmosphere on the streets the second Sunday of October for the Chicago Marathon each year. It just reminds me why I love this city Favorite Part of Being a Michigan Alum: There isn’t an airport I walk through or an international marathon I have run where I don’t have a someone yell out to me “Go Blue!” when wearing my Michigan apparel. The network that you become a part of as an alum spans states, countries and the world. Oh and Saturdays in Ann Arbor in the fall….there is literally nothing like it on the planet |
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Jacob Molewyk, Secretary
Degree: Civil Engineering, 2018 Hometown: Buffalo Grove, Illinois Career: SE3 LLC, Staff Engineer Activities While at U-M: American Society of Civil Engineers, Michigan Transportation Student Organization, New Life Church, Phi Alpha Kappa Christian Fraternity Favorite Part of Being a Michigan Alum: Having access to an alumni network with a large and diverse talent pool, especially in an economically diverse city like Chicago where I can meet Michigan alumni representing almost any industry. |
| Themistocles Frangos, Treasurer
Degree: Mechanical Engineering, 2005 Hometown: East Lansing, Michigan Career: Attorney, Solo Practitioner Favorite Michigan Memories: (1) The first football football game after September 11, 2001 with a culmination of emotions from the previous 11 days. (2) As a Michigan Alum: watching Brock Mealer walk across the field at the home opener in 2010 after being giving a 1% chance to walk again. (3) Bo Schembechler talking to us about Michigan football and life in a dimly lit and haze filled Michigan Stadium my freshman year. |
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Michael Chropowicz, Board Member
Degree: Political Science and Spanish, 2010 Hometown: Jackson, Michigan Career: Attorney, Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP Activities While at U-M: Michigan Marching Band Favorite Part of Being a Michigan Alum: The sense of camaraderie among alumni. I love to walk down the street and hear “Go Blue!” |
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Neil DiMarco, Board Member
Degree: Pharmacy, 2001 Hometown: Troy, Michigan Career: John H Stroger Hospital Activities While at U-M: Phi Delta Chi Fraternity, Ultimate Frisbee, Intramural Sports Favorite Part of Being a Michigan Alum: The awesome friends I’ve met and kept over the years. |
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Jason Cummings, Sports & Social Committee Member
Degree: Engineering, 1999 Hometown: Battle Creek, Michigan Favorite Part of Being a Michigan Alum: My favorite part of being an alum in Chicago is the breadth of the Michigan network. Our presence is far reaching and there are plenty of opportunities to find alum with common interests and aspirations. When Michigan alum get together in Chi-Town, it feels like home. |
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Sydney Foy, Board Member
Degree: Communication Studies & Political Science, 2019 Hometown: Wayzata, Minnesota Career: Numerator, Marketing Operations Associate Favorite Part of Living in Chicago: Walking to crystal blue Lake Michigan with my dog and watching the sunset over the skyline – there’s nothing like it. Favorite Part of Being a Michigan Alum: The absolute willingness of every alum to help another regardless of connection. |
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Dustin Tsap, Treasurer
Degree: Industrial and Operations Engineering, 2011 Hometown: Hong Kong Career: Navigant Consulting, Healthcare Analytics Activities While at U-M: Michigan Daily (Copy editor), Hong Kong Student Association, and Program in Entrepreneurship |
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Lyndsey Housman, Marketing Committee Co-Chair
Degree: Business Administration, 2016 Hometown: Weston, Florida Career: IBM, Senior Consultant Favorite Michigan Memory: Freshmen year NCAA Tournament Finals/March Madness run, 2016 Football Spring game in the Harbaugh box suite, walking in the Diag and around Ann Arbor on a nice fall or spring day, Campus Day singing the fight song for the first time and realizing that Michigan without a doubt was the right choice for me, Ross Global Initiatives study abroad summer in China & Hong Kong, Zingerman’s. Favorite Part of Being a Michigan Alum: The deep bond Michigan creates among its alum anywhere you go! |
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Jesse Hyde, Networking Committee Co-Chair
Degree: History, 2003 Hometown: Chelsea, Michigan Career: Lateral Link, Director Favorite Part of Being a Michigan Alum: Michigan is where I made my lifelong closest friends. We have stayed in touch over the years and Michigan sports and other alumni events continually bring us together. |
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Pamela Johnson, Board Member
Degree: Communications and Journalism, 1974 Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Favorite Michigan Memory: Walks in the Arboretum. Favorite Part of Being a Michigan Alum: Meeting other Michigan alumni, and participating in Michigan Community Service days. |
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Desiree Lauricella, Board Member
Degree: Psychology and Women’s Studies, 2008 Hometown: Jackson, Michigan Career: Law Office of Desiree L. Lauricella, LLC, Principal/Owner Favorite Michigan Memory: My first dance marathon in 2005! I made tons of new friends during that 30-hour experience, and I learned about many different campus organizations who volunteered their time at the Marathon |
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Nikki Little, Marketing Committee
Degree: Chemical Engineering, 2005 Hometown: Farmington Hills, Michigan Career: Fitch Even Tabin & Flannery, LLP, Intellectual Property Litigator Favorite Part of Being a Michigan Alum: The worldwide reach of the Michigan Alumni network. Anywhere you go in Michigan gear, you’re almost certainly guaranteed to hear a “Go Blue!” My husband and I even met Michigan alumni during our honeymoon halfway across the world. |
| Alan Moy, Board Member
Degree: BBA, 2009 Hometown: Downers Grove, Illinois Career: Viet Nom Nom, Co-Founder Favorite Part of Being a Michigan Alum: Like many, I am a huge Michigan sports super fan. Since college, I’ve loved traveling to watch Michigan play across the country in bowl games, March Madness and various road trips. Some of my best memories as an alum have come on these trips with friends and fellow alums, including my trips to Dallas for the Cowboys Classic, New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl, and Atlanta for the basketball team’s National Championship appearance in 2013 (we also made it to 5 different cities during that team’s regular season!). |
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Serena Rabie, Board Member
Degree: Political Science and American Culture, 2013. Law School, 2017 Hometown: Lake Orion, MI Career: Commercial Litigator Favorite Michigan Memory: Denard Robinson to Roy Roundtree in the corner of the endzone to defeat Notre Dame in 2011. I have never seen such jubilation anywhere else in my entire life! |
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Shreya Koushik, Marketing Committee Co-Chair
Degree(s): Economics and Psychology, 2020 Hometown: New Albany, OH Career: Financial Analyst, Beam Dental Favorite Part of Being an Alum: Saying “Go Blue” to people wherever I am; Going back to Ann Arbor to see friends and go to football games! Favorite Michigan Memory: Making it to the Final Four and storming South U; Late nights in Law Library (sometimes). |
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Matt Nolan, Board Member Degree(s): Political Science & History, 2003; Law, 2006 Hometown: Muskegon, Michigan Career: Vice President & General Counsel, Applied Solutions Group at The Heico Companies Favorite Michigan Memory: The memories are too numerous to pick just one, but I’ll choose freshman orientation in East Quad. I met the guy who would be the best man in my wedding 11 years later while playing Euchre in the Green Lounge, and was blown away by what living on campus would be like. It snowballed from there. Favorite Part of Living in Chicago: Chicago is a wonderful blend of public spaces (the Lake Front, Grant Park, etc.), cultural resources (CSO, Art Institute, theaters), neighborhoods, restaurants and people. I enjoy the breadth of that variety and being able to soak in whatever I’m in the mood for in a given day/week. It’s also nice that Chicago’s not far from Michigan! |
| Christine Olson, Board Member Degree: Economics, 1986 Hometown: Lake Barrington, Illinois Career: Senior IT Manager, Motorola Mobility Favorite Michigan Memory: Football Saturdays, hanging out with my sorority sisters, going to Dominic’s, the laid back vibe of spring term, Ann Arbor Art Fair. Favorite Part of Living in Chicago: I live in the suburbs, but I love Chicago for all it has to offer and the awesome lakefront and nothing beats our skyline. |
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Jeffrey Piell, Board Member
Degree: Economics/Political Science, 1988 Hometown: Southfield, Michigan Career: Labor and Employment Law Partner, Quarles & Brady, LLC Favorite Michigan Memory: Proposing on 909 Sybil Street. My wife and I still walk by it everytime we are in Ann Arbor. Favorite Part of Being a Michigan Alum: Pride and community. You cannot walk down the street in Chicago or suburbs without seeing someone wearing the maize and blue. |
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April Roberts, Community Service Committee Chair Degree: Graphic Design, History of Art, 2002 Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan Career: Senior Systems Applications Analyst, Sterling Favorite Michigan Memory: One of my favorite memories was before I was even a student. I attended SCEEP (Summer College Engineering Exposure Program) my 11th grade year. I had such a great time on campus interacting with students, professors and students from around the world that I made attending Michigan my top choice. Favorite Part of Being a Michigan Alum: The camaraderie among alumni, I love hearing the warm welcome of GO BLUE from other people and alumni at the most random times. |
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Merideth Segovia, Board Member
Degree: Finance, 2011 Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan Career: Conagra Favorite Michigan Memory: The Michigan football game against Notre Dame under the lights! All the Michigan pride, the stadium filled with blinking blue bracelets, the halftime show, and the amazing Michigan win is a memory I won’t forget! Favorite Part of Living in Chicago: Summer! I love walking and tuning along the Lake, going to the beach, seeing everyone enjoy and take advantage of the nice weather, attending all the street festivals and art fairs, and going to the amazing outdoor patios restaurants. |
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Ryan Sakwa, Networking Committee Member
Degree: Industrial Operations Engineering, 2012 Hometown: West Bloomfield, Michigan Career: Sales Engineer – Salesforce, MBA Candidate – Northwestern Kellogg Favorite Michigan Memory: My Senior year – Michigan v Notre Dame 2011, the first “Under the Lights” game – last second touchdown from Denard to Roundtree! Favorite Part of Living in Chicago: Summer time on Lake Michigan, being near friends. |
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Patty Theokas, Board Member
Degree: Organizational Studies/Political Science 2008 Hometown: Grosse Pointe, Michigan Activities While at U-M: Detroit Project, Relay for Life, Football Saturdays, and anything/everything Ann Arbor! |
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Elaine Vong, Board Member
Degree: Chemical Engineering, 1990 Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan Career: Consultant and Owner, Vong BioPharma Consultants Activities While at U-M: Society of Women Engineers, American Institute of Chemical Engineers Favorite Michigan Memory: My first date with my husband at the Law Quad. |
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Susan Welsh, Board Member
Degree: Political Science, 1995 Hometown: Chesterton, Indiana Career: Partner, Schiff Hardin LLP Favorite Michigan Memory: Meeting people from all over the country; attending hockey games; the summer art fairs; and living two blocks from Zingerman’s. |
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Tania Yusaf, Board Member
Degree: Economics & English Language and Literature, 2002 Hometown: Saginaw, Michigan Career: Staff Attorney, Rush University Medical Center Activities While at Michigan: Women’s Glee Club Favorite Michigan Memory: Attending football games, pizza and breadsticks from Pizza House, Scorekeepers, Making life-long friends. Favorite Part of Living in Chicago: The diversity, outdoor dining during the summer, neighborhood festivals in the summer. |