The Young Alumni Advisory Board supports the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business Strategic Plan, while increasing the engagement of young alumni and providing mutually beneficial mentoring, networking, and philanthropic opportunities for its members
Following an application and evaluation process by a Scheller Advisory Board Committee, members will serve a two-year term, with an option for a second term at the discretion of the Dean and the Scheller Advisory Board Each member contributes a suggested donation of $300 or more to Scheller each year, participates as a Georgia Tech Giving Day Ambassador, and champions the College's funding and engagement opportunities
As we share this report, I want to express my gratitude for those who produced this report, who contributed to the efforts reported within, and who have supported the Young Alumni Advisory Board This report represents some of the data and milestones in our contribution to Scheller, in an effort to capture the collective contributions to a college that inspires deep passion in all 46 of us.
In this report, you will find some of our successes from the last three years since our inception and the areas we look forward to continuing to support. I am incredibly proud to lead this group of energetic, innovative, passionate, and generous recent Scheller alumni and thankful for those who supported the creation of this board From ensuring up to date contact information for our alumni to supporting our alumni and student events, I know I speak for the entire group, that we look forward to continuing to serve Scheller to make it the best business school in the world
With honor and gratitude,
siness
Scheller’s Young Alumni Advisory Board provides various resources for the Scheller community We operate through dedicated committees, each focused on advancing a specific area of impact. From student support and alumni engagement to strategic planning and industry connections, we ensure that the energy and perspective of young alumni drive meaningful progress for Scheller’s long-term goals
Representation on Panels
Contacts
Insight on Graduate Opportunities to Stay Involved with Georgia Tech
Committees and Resourcing
Each committee formed under the Young Alumni Advisory Board takes an active role in advancing Scheller initiatives that will reach past, present, and future Scheller community members in a meaningful way.
Committees
Internal Team and Bylaws Committee
Manages recruitment, applications, and on-boarding. Maintains bylaws and organizes internal group activities.
Strategic Plan Committee
Establishes a framework for prioritizing committee efforts and creates guidelines ensuring it aligns with the Strategic Plan
Measuring Engagement Committee
Connects with the Scheller alumni community and matches them with volunteering opportunities throughout the year
Alumni Website Revamp Committee
Benchmarks and identifies ideas to enhance the online Scheller community through the alumni page and portal experience.
Alumni Groups Committees
Explores efforts to support affinity group within Scheller, including entry-level networking and engagement ideas for alumni.
Board Leadership Committees
Partnered with Scheller Advisory Board members on various focus areas like Real Estate Development and Finance, and Corporate Engagement
Impact by the Numbers
The Young Alumni Advisory Board touchpoints and outreach showcase the board’s commitment to engaging alumni and supporting Scheller-wide initiatives on a large scale.
Impact by the Numbers
46 Members in 20252026 Committees in action since ‘23
40 Student organizations supported
11+ Industries represented
$25K Invested into a pooled Scheller endowment fund
100% Participation in annual donation
289 Applications since 2023 Volunteers recruited from committee efforts
*Numbers reflected are from 2023 - 2025
1,500+
Contacts reached in alumni contact update campaign
300+ Total volunteer hours from members
128 Applications in 2025 cycle
Strategic Plan Framework
The Young Alumni Advisory Board serves as a catalyst for Scheller College, championing the Strategic Plan while shaping meaningful connections and engagement across the community.
Support the Scheller Strategic Plan
Champion a bold future for Scheller by aligning our efforts with the College’s Strategic Plan and empowering the Dean’s vision.
Drive long-term value by continually assessing our alignment with institutional priorities.
Drive Community Value
Ignite initiatives that foster growth, belonging, and opportunity throughout the Scheller community.
Conceive and deliver impactful programs that enrich the lives of students and alumni and increase pride of the college.
Engage Young Alumni
Forge enduring connections between Scheller and its young alumni, nurturing begining phase of lifelong relationships and professional development. Sustain engagement through dynamic, ongoing collaboration.
Action Areas
Expand student engagement at every degree level, fueling inspiration and connection
Facilitate stronger communication for alumni and students
Lead by example in support for key fundraising initiatives
Champion community initiatives
Support curriculum development to ensure relevance for students and alumni
Alumni in Action
Young Alumni Advisory Board members are committed to supporting current events and initiatives at Scheller as well as advancing progress at Scheller for decades to come.
Members volunteer at Scheller student and alumni networking nights and socials, hosted by the Jones Career Center
Members celebrate the annual Honors Day program that recognizes philanthropy and the stellar students, faculty, and staff at Scheller
Members regularly attend Dean Anuj Mehrotra’s Tech Talks Business series to broaden their knowledge base and stay current on various business topics
Members host industry roundtables to bring the Scheller community and industry titans together to discuss trends and ideas
Members supported the Scheller dean selection by developing interview resources and engaging directly in candidate evaluations for an intentional process
Young Alumni Advisory Board Members
Anne Gusler, Chair BSBA 2018
Skye Blevins MBA 2023, ChBE 2018
Sara Chamberlain MBA 2021
Liz Davis BS 2013, MBA 2021
Kelly Albano BSBA 2016
Evie Bykowsky BSBA 2018
Ryan Dwyer MSE 2017, MBA 2024
MS MSE 2020, MBA 2021, PhD MSE 2021
Marcus Arevalo MBA 2014, ME 2007
Braddon Calloway MBA 2020
Robert Daniel MGT 2001, EMBA 2002
Barlet DeProspo
Daniel Diaz MBA 2021
Lauren Bateman EMBA 2023
Duane Carthy EMBA 2021
Sadie Frame BSBA 2022
Thea Dietrick MBA 2020
Young Alumni Advisory Board Members
Andrew Eskander MBA 2021
Marcus Harmon MBA 2021
Darby Kosten BSBA 2020
Suzy Livingston MBA 2022
Garry Fielding EMBA 2020
Reese Howard Eady BSBA 2021
Annie Lai EMBA 2021
IE 2011, MBA 2021
Kyle Laubenstein BSBA 2020
MBA 2023
Reem Mansoura
Lauren Gordon BSBA 2023
Sebastian Ibarra EMBA 2022
Divad Miles BSBA 2017
Leo Haigh MBA 2023
Jonathan King MBA 2022
Thomas Landzert
Sarah Morgan BSBA 2019
Young Alumni Advisory Board Members
Lauren Nohl BSBA 2021
Chad Sims BSBA 2015
Courtney Valis MBA 2017
Jason Quill BSBA 2020
Jillian Spayde IE 2011, MBA 2023
Marcus A Walker MBA 2018
Chris Wink BSBA 2020
Emily Salmond BSBA 2022
Scott Spencer ME 2007, MBA 2022
Rachel Ware MBA 2023
Yao Wu MBA 2017
2021
2019
EMBA 2022
Aparna Sharma EMBA
Dylan Steinfeld BSBA
Jabrille Williams
Learn More
If you’d like to learn more about the Scheller Young Alumni Advisory Board, please contact Abbey Strickland, Alumni Relations Director, at abbey strickland@scheller gatech edu
