Regional Alumni Communities
U.S. Regional Alumni Communities
U.S. Regional Alumni Communities are volunteer-led networks that connect GW alumni to fellow alumni in their regions. Alumni living in areas with regional communities are automatically members.
- Arizona
GW Phoenix Alumni Community
The GW Phoenix Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events in and around Phoenix. Check the alumni events calendar and search Phoenix for more information on upcoming events in the region!
Community Chairs:
- Brett Troisi, GWSB BBA '12
- Jennifer A. Smith-Izzo, CCAS BA '97
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- California
There are three alumni communities in California, which are led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events. Check the alumni events calendar and for more information on upcoming events in the region!
GW Bay Area Alumni Community
This community focuses on engagement opportunities in and around the San Francisco Bay Area, including East Bay, North Bay, South Bay, Peninsula, and downtown SF.
This community is looking for volunteers. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu). GW Los Angeles-Orange County Alumni Community
This community focuses on engagement opportunities in and around Los Angeles, Orange County, and occasionally the Inland Empire.
Community Chairs:
- Sarah Catz, CCAS BA '77
- Jessica Leong, ESIA BA '06, GWSB MBA '15
- George Urch, CCAS BA '81
GW San Diego Alumni Community
This community focuses on engagement opportunities in and around the San Diego Area.
Community Chair:
- Andrew Goodman, SEAS BS ‘17
To connect with any of these communitiess or get involved, join the GW Bay Area Alumni Facebook Group or the GW Southern California Alumni Facebook Group.
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- Colorado
GW Denver Alumni Community
The GW Denver Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events in and around Denver. Check the alumni events calendar and search Denver for more information on upcoming events in the region!
Community Chair:
- Rusty Mills, GWSB MBA '93
- Matthew Konjoian, CCAS MPA '08
- Roland Shaw, CCAS BA '10
- Haley Gray, CCAS BA '12
- Cindy Altberger, GSEHD '94
- Jonathan Mann, GWSB '01
To connect with this community or get involved join the GW Denver Alumni Facebook Group.
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- Connecticut
GW Connecticut Alumni Community
The GW Connecticut Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events across the state of Connecticut, but focused in the Hartford area. Check the alumni events calendar and search Connecticut for more information on upcoming events in the region!
To connect with this community or get involved join the GW Connecticut Alumni Facebook Group.
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- Florida
The GW South Florida Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events. Check the alumni events calendar and for more information on upcoming events in the region!
GW South Florida Alumni Community
This community focuses on engagement opportunities in and around Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Delray Beach.
Community Chair:
- Jennifer Locane, CCAS BA ‘05
- Barbara Viniegra, GWSL JD '02
- Ana Nery, GWSB MBA '21, MS '23
- Michelle Sagiv, CCAS BA '13
To connect with this community or get involved join the GW South Florida Facebook Group.
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- Georgia
GW Atlanta Alumni Community
The GW Atlanta Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events in and around the Atlanta metro area. Check the alumni events calendar and search Atlanta for more information on upcoming events in the region!
Community Chair:
- Courtnay Oddman, CCAS BA ‘12
- Jeff Danovich, CCAS BA '13
- Michal Bethea, Mount Vernon BA '95
To connect with this community or get involved join the GW Atlanta Facebook Group.
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- Hawaii
GW Hawaii Alumni Community
The GW Hawaii Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events on Oahu, focusing in and around Honolulu. Check the alumni events calendar and search Hawaii for more information on upcoming events in the region!
Community Chairs:
- Kendrick Chang, CCAS BA ‘19
- Ian Wong, SEAS BS ‘17
- Amanda Rease, GWSB BS '05
To connect with this community or get involved join the Hawaii Alumni Facebook Group.
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- Illinois
GW Chicago Alumni Community
The GW Chicago Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events in and around the Chicago metro area. Check the alumni events calendar and search Chicago for more information on upcoming events in the region!
To connect with this community or get involved join the GW Chicago Alumni Facebook Group.
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- Maine
GW Maine Alumni Community
The GW Maine Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events in and around Portland, Maine. Check the alumni events calendar and search Maine for more information on upcoming events in the region!
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- Maryland
GW Baltimore Alumni Community
The GW Baltimore Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events in and around Baltimore. Check the alumni events calendar for more information on upcoming events in the region!
To connect with this community or get involved join the Baltimore Alumni Facebook Group.
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- Massachusetts
GW Boston Alumni Community
The GW Boston Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events in and around the Boston metro area. Check the alumni events calendar and search Boston for more information on upcoming events in the region!
Community Chairs:
- Amanda Notarangelo, ESIA BA '09
- Shane Ryan, ESIA BA ‘15
- Michelle Ochieng, MPH MA '23
To connect with this community or get involved join the GW Boston Facebook Group.
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- Minnesota
GW Twin Cities Alumni Community
The GW Twin Cities Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events. Check the alumni events calendar and for more information on upcoming events in the region!
Community Chairs:
- Kevin Smith, SEAS BS ‘18
- Hannah Baer, CCAS BA ‘17
- New York
GW New York City Alumni Community
Welcome to the GW New York City Alumni Community, a group of over 19,425 GW alumni living in the New York City area. This is your local connection to the growing global GW alumni community!
The GW New York City Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers. The Community provides an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, and social programs and events during the year. Check the alumni events calendar for more information on upcoming events in the region and worldwide!
To connect with this community or get involved join the NYC Alumni Facebook Group.
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- North Carolina
The GW Charlotte Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events. Check the alumni events calendar and for more information on upcoming events in the region!
GW Charlotte Alumni Community
This community focuses on engagement opportunities in and around Charlotte, NC.
Community Chairs:
- Abigail Weinshel, GWSB BBA ‘12, CCAS MA ‘17
- Barbara Hunley, GWSB BS ‘10
- Christopher Richard, GWSB MS '24
To connect with this community or get involved join the GW Charlotte Alumni Facebook Group.
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- Oregon
GW Portland Alumni Community
The GW Portland Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events in and around the Portland, Oregon metro area. Check the alumni events calendar for more information on upcoming events in the region!
Community Chairs:
- Heather Singmaster, ESIA BA ‘98
To connect with this community or get involved join the GW Portland Alumni Facebook Group.
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- Pennsylvania
There are two alumni communities in Pennsylvania which are led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events. Check the alumni events calendar and for more information on upcoming events in the region!
GW Philadelphia Alumni Community
This community focuses on engagement opportunities in and around the great Philly metro area, including parts of New Jersey.
Community Chair:
- Amanda Leslie, CCAS BA ‘11
- Hillary Schaub, ESIA BA '13
- Moira Bohannon, CCAS BA '02
- Jennifer Brower, ESIA BA '02
- Kelly Fiorante, CCAS BA '07
- Dan Suchenski, ESIA BA '08
To connect with this community or get involved join the GW Philadelphia Alumni Facebook Group.
GW Pittsburgh Alumni Community
This community focuses on engagement opportunities in and around the greater Pittsburgh metro area.
Community Chair:
- Richard Ernsberger, CCAS BA ‘02
To connect with this community or get involved join the GW Pittsburgh Alumni Facebook Group.
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- Texas
There are three alumni communities in Texas which are led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events. Check the alumni events calendar and for more information on upcoming events in the region!
GW Austin Alumni Community
This community focuses on engagement opportunities in and around Austin proper and Central Texas with invitations to San Antonio alumni as well.
Community Chair:
- John-Carlos Estrada, ESIA BA ‘09
- Robert Butler, GSEHD MED '72
- Travis Holler, ESIA BA '11
- Katherine Salazar, CCAS BA '02
To connect with this community or get involved join the Austin Alumni Facebook Group.
GW Dallas Alumni Community
This community focuses on engagement opportunities in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
To connect with this community or get involved join the Dallas Alumni Facebook Group.
GW San Antonio Alumni Community
This community focuses on engagement opportunities in and around San Antonio with invitations to Austin alumni as well.
Community Chair:
- Jim Eskin, ESIA BA ‘75
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- Virginia
GW Central Virginia Alumni Community
The GW Central Virginia Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events in and around the Richmond area. Check the alumni events calendar for more information on upcoming events in the region!
Community Chair:
- Robert Sempek, GWSB MBA ‘80
To connect with this community or get involved join the GW Central Virginia Alumni Facebook Group.
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.- Washington
GW Seattle Alumni Community
The GW Seattle Alumni Community is led by local alumni volunteers who provide an opportunity for alumni and the greater GW community to connect through a variety of educational, professional, social, and networking events in and around the Seattle area. Check the alumni events calendar and search Seattle for more information on upcoming events in the region!
Community Chair:
- Anthony Esposito, GWSB BBA '04
To connect with this community or get involved join the GW Seattle Alumni Facebook Group.
Update your contact information to automatically receive updates about events in the region.
Contact regional [dot] alumni
gwu [dot] edu (regional[dot]alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu) with questions.
International Alumni Communities
International Alumni Communities are volunteer-led networks that connect GW alumni to fellow alumni in their regions. Alumni living in areas with regional communities are automatically members.
- China
Welcome to the GW China alumni community, composed of nearly 900 GW alumni based in mainland China. Email our committee chairs if you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the community.
Committee Chairs
Zhuoxia "Bessie" Chen, ESIA '07
Tingcheung Hui, GWSB '15
Panpan Liu, ESIA '13
Jianyi Nie, ESIA '14
Xiangyu "Kreisen" Qu, ESIA '12
Li Yin, GWSB '14gwglobal
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- France
Welcome to the GW France Community, made up of more than 175 GW alumni based in France. Email our committee chairs if you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the community.
Committee Chairs
Alex Haseley, GWSB ‘09; GWAA Board Member
Marilyn Yakowitz, CCAS ‘74; CCAS ‘80; GWAA Board Member
Claude Chalem, GWSB ‘90
Geraldine Blanche, LAW ‘06
Habiba Belguedj, CCAS ‘11
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- Hong Kong
Welcome to the GW Hong Kong Community, made up of more than 120 GW alumni based in Hong Kong.
Committee Chairs
Frank Wong, ESIA ‘79
Chelsea Hollstein, ESIA ‘11
Nick Chu, CCAS ‘09
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- India
Welcome to the GW India Community, made up of more than 300 GW alumni based in India. Email our committee chairs if you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the community.
Committee Chairs
Rahul Nagar, GWSB ‘02
Navaz Adranvala Lalkaka, GWSB ‘00
Abhay Bedi, GWSB ‘11
Anirudh Agarwal, GWSB ‘12
Gaurav Liberhan, LAW ‘07
Sunita Sreedharan, LAW ‘06
Umang Gupta, LAW ‘12
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- Indonesia
Welcome to the GW Indonesia Community, made up of nearly 150 GW alumni based in Indonesia. Email our committee chair if you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the community.
Indonesia Committee Chair
Temmy Moetawakkil, SEAS ‘84
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- Japan
Welcome to the GW Japan Community, made up of nearly 650 GW alumni based in Japan. Email our committee chairs if you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the community.
Japan Committee Chairs
Keiko Okude, GWSB ‘84
Keiko Imazato, LAW ‘94
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- Kazakhstan
Welcome to the GW Kazakhstan community, made up of more than 60 GW alumni based in Kazakhstan. Email our committee chair if you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the community.
Committee Chair
Kuanysh Taishibekov, SEAS ‘14
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- Singapore
Welcome to the GW Singapore community, made up of nearly 300 GW alumni based in Singapore. Email our committee chairs if you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the community.
Committee Chairs
- Sharmishta (Mishti) Sivaramakrishnan, ESIA BA’16
- Madeline LaPatra, MPH MA’24
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- South Korea
Welcome to the GW South Korea community, made up of more than 950 GW alumni based in South Korea. Email our committee chair if you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the community.
Committee Chair
Jae Woo Lee, GWSB ‘83
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- Thailand
Welcome to the GW Thailand community, made up of more than 550 GW alumni based in Thailand. Email our committee chairs if you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the community.
Committee Chairs
Pracha Yodvanich, GWSB ‘97
Apapan Kulapongse, GSEHD ‘05
Lucksup Phueksakorn, GWSB ‘07
Ornpawee Karnchanomai, GSEHD ‘11
Pattrawoot Suesatayasilp, SEAS ‘09
Pheeraphon Nonthasoot, ESIA ‘07
Tassawalai Puttip, GSEHD ‘11
Anakorn Teyarajkul, GWSB ‘10
Worawan Saisuphatphol, GWSB ‘10
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- Turkey
Welcome to the GW Turkey community, made up of nearly 300 GW alumni based in Turkey. Email our committee chairs if you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the community.
Committee Chairs
Cengiz Kara, GWSB ’14
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- United Kingdom
Welcome to the GW UK Alumni Community, a growing community of GW alumni living in the UK. The community provides the opportunity for GW alumni, and the wider GW UK community, to connect through a variety of professional programs and social events throughout the year. Many of our events are also run in partnership with the US Alumni Club in London, an international community of US university alumni based in the UK. We look forward to welcoming you to our growing community of alumni for alumni!
Committee
Jamie Ramacciotti, Co-Chair
Jeremy Ruch, Co-Chair
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