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Formed in 2021, the VASJ Young Alumni Association (YAA) is a committee-based alliance consisting of VASJ graduates ages 35 and younger. Any VASJ graduate who is age 35 or younger is automatically a member of the association. In serving this specific range of graduates, the YAA looks to engage and serve alumni through young adulthood as they begin college, careers and setting their own paths. The association also aims to keep young alumni connected to their school community through communication, special events, and opportunities to get involved in a variety of unique and meaningful ways.
Who We Are
Our Mission
The Young Alumni Association strives to make a difference and impact by promising:- To assist in maintaining and furthering the mission of VASJ and the spirit and values of the Marianist and Ursuline orders, respectively.
- To assist the Alumni Office in its goal to foster long-lasting relationships with VASJ alumni through the events and initiatives the Young Alumni Association pursues.
- To develop a philanthropic community of young alumni to support VASJ and its students and programs.
- To instill long-term loyalty and motivation to support VASJ and its programs, financially and otherwise.
- To support the development of VASJ’s youngest alumni into leaders for tomorrow and success in their futures.
Our Structure
The YAA consists of three committees that each serve a specific purpose to carry out its mission:Engagement & Events
Chair: Patrick Bradford '19
Co-Chair: Will Cartwright '19The Engagement & Events Committee plans programming and events to engage young alumni and coordinates the execution of events and initiatives. The committee also exists to reach out to young alumni and identify their needs in their post-graduate life and maintains a line of communication with young alumni through e-Newsletters, emails, letter writing campaigns, social media and more.
Service & Leadership
Chair: Carlie Beard '16
Co-Chair: David Paus '17
The Service & Leadership Committee maintains VASJ’s core value of service to others by planning and coorindating initiatives to inspire young alumni to perform service with and for the school and community at large. As it pertains to VASJ students, the committee seeks to develop and sustain the relationship between young alumni and the student body through college discussion panels and fairs, career exploration and career nights, and other opportunities for young alums to serve in a mentor capacity.
With a focus on personal and professional develepment, the committee also aims to develop our young alumni into leaders for tomorrow both within the alumni community and in the world around them through peer-to-peer engagement and programming that focuses on continued growth.
Development
Chair: Alison Sukys Roach '15
Co-Chair: Erin Osborne '18
The Development Committee focuses on inspiring a philanthropic mindset among young alumni by encouraging the support of fundraising initiatives and programs carried out by VASJ's Advancement Office, various departments and athletic teams. The committee strives to promote that no gift is too small to support VASJ and encourages young alumni to feel proud in their ability to give back no matter the amount. As such, the committee also recognizes that "giving" is not exclusive to monetary gifts to VASJ and serves to promote young alumni giving back using their time and talents as well.
To learn more about our chairs and co-chairs, please click here.
The Young Alumni Association has its own social media accounts. Find out about upcoming events, special programs, featured young alumni and how you can get involved by following the YAA pages below!
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If you're interested in joining a committee of the VASJ Young Alumni Association, contact the Alumni Office at alumni@vasj.com or complete the following form: Young Alumni Assocation Committee Application.