GW Alumni Association

The mission of the GW Alumni Association (GWAA) is to advance the university by working collaboratively to strengthen and promote an invested alumni community that inspires lifelong loyalty through the engagement of current and future alumni. The GWAA mission and guidelines were approved by the GW Board of Trustees Volunteer Engagement Task force in February 2019.

All GW graduates and former students who completed at least 15 credit hours and left the university in good standing are members of the GW Alumni Association. Membership is granted automatically; there are no membership dues and no registration is required.

Meet the Executive Committee

The GW Alumni Association Executive Committee comprises 20 accomplished alumni from diverse backgrounds who were invited to serve based on their common passion for and commitment to GW. William Alexander, III, SEAS BS ‘04, GWSB MBA ‘06 is the current President of the GW Alumni Association.

William Alexander, III

SEAS BS ‘04, GWSB MBA ‘06
Fort Washington, MD

Vishal Aswani

SEAS BS ’10
Alexandria, VA

Char Beales

CCAS BA ’73
Arlington, VA

Christine Brown-Quinn

GWSB MBA ‘92
London, UK

Somender Chaudhary

GWSB MBA ‘04, GWSB MS ‘10
Arlington, VA

Peak Sen Chua

GWSPH BS ‘19
Kuala Lumpur, MY

Jennifer Franco Dias

GWSB BBA ‘15
New York, NY

Wyn Dobbs

ESIA BA ‘18, SMHS MD ‘23
Washington, DC

Natasha Dupee

CCAS BA ’12
Washington, DC

Amanda Fugazy

CCAS BA ‘95
Glen Cove, NY

Maxwell Gocala-Nguyen

GSEHD MA ‘16
Bristow, VA

Frances Hassun

CCAS BA ‘10
Coral Gables, FL

Maley Hunt

CCAS BA ‘13, GWSPH MHA ‘16
Wallingford, CT

Jordan D. Jean

LAW JD ’21
Baltimore, MD

Richard Jones

LAW JD ‘84
Roswell, GA

Ming Lowe

LAW JD ’98
Washington, DC

Darren Menaker

ESIA BA ‘00
Los Angeles, CA

Amanda Notarangelo

ESIA BA ’09
Cambridge, MA

Artie Polk

SEAS MS ‘79
Washington, DC

Mallory Staub

CCAS BA ‘10
Atlanta, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

The GW Alumni Association (GWAA) and the GWAA Executive Committee were introduced on May 1, 2019. Read below for answers to some common questions about the GWAA.

What is new about the GW Alumni Association?: The GW Alumni Association has a new structure and new volunteer leadership. The association is further integrated with the university and the greater alignment between volunteer leaders and staff will enable the university to deliver the best possible alumni experience.
How do I become a GW Alumni Association member? Do I need to pay annual dues to be a member?: No need to sign up or pay dues. All GW graduates and former students who completed at least 15 credit hours and left the university in good standing are members of the GW Alumni Association.
What will the GW Alumni Association do?: The association’s mission is to advance the university by working collaboratively to strengthen and promote an invested alumni community that inspires lifelong loyalty through the engagement of current and future alumni. The association’s executive committee serve as strategic advisors, making recommendations and providing counsel to the university administration, working in close partnership with the Office of Alumni Relations and alumni volunteers across the GW community.
How were members of the new Executive Committee selected?: The Executive Committee comprises several accomplished alumni from diverse backgrounds who were invited to serve based on their common passion for and commitment to GW. The guidelines for the GW Alumni Association, approved by the GW Board of Trustees Volunteer Engagement Task Force in February 2019, outline the process for the university to identify and invite Executive Committee members.
Will Regional Alumni Networks, Industry Councils, Affinity Groups, and Other Organizations Be Part of the Alumni Association?: Yes. Alumni organizations which have an existing relationship with the Office of Alumni Relations will be considered a “Chartered Alumni Network." A representative from each Chartered Alumni Network will be invited to serve on the Alumni Association Leadership Council, which will include the Executive Committee and the designated representatives of each Chartered Alumni Network.
Will alumni have an opportunity to offer input as the new Alumni Association evolves?: Yes. A virtual listening tour held in August and September 2019 provided GW graduates the opportunity to meet the members of the GWAA Executive Committee and to share thoughts about the association’s future. The listening tour and other means of input from alumni and university officials forms the basis of the Executive Committee’s process to establish priorities for the association.
How can I be considered for the GWAA Executive Committee or Leadership Council in the future?: Executive Committee members can serve for a maximum of four years, so there will be an ongoing need to identify potential future leaders. You are encouraged to communicate your interest to your point of contact in the Office of Alumni Relations or by emailing alumni@gwu.edu with “GW Alumni Association” in the subject line.