For those interested in joining Ïã¸Û×î¿ì¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥'s global PAAC, please contact advancementaup.edu (subject: Joining%20the%20PAAC) .
Founded in 2013, theÌýPAACÌýdraws upon the considerable talents of alumniÌýwhoÌýcome together toÌýsupport the University,Ìýact as a sounding board forÌýÏã¸Û×î¿ì¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ leadershipÌýandÌýasÌýa conduit from alumni to the UniversityÌýwith the overarching goal of furthering Ïã¸Û×î¿ì¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥â€™s alumni engagement, recruitment,Ìýand advancement efforts. The PAAC is led by President Sonya Stephens and chaired by Board of Trustee member Elliott Burdette ’70.
In the Fall of 2020, the PAAC established three subcommittees focusing on diversity, alumni affairs, and university advancement. TheÌýfunction ofÌýsubcommitteesÌýisÌýtoÌýengageÌýalumniÌýonÌýespecially important topicsÌýandÌýtoÌýadviseÌýÏã¸Û×î¿ì¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥â€™sÌýprogressÌýin these critical areas. Each subcommittee outlines specific goals for the year and works towards accomplishing themÌýin their respective alumni communities.Ìý
Chair:Ìý Alexis Jeffries ’12 (Los Angeles, CA)
The Diversity SubcommitteeÌýactively supportsÌýÏã¸Û×î¿ì¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥â€™s commitment to diversity and inclusion. They proactively engage alumni in creating and amplifying a diverse and inclusiveÌýalumni community andÌýact asÌýalumni liaisonsÌýto Ïã¸Û×î¿ì¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥â€™s Diversity Council. This committee alsoÌýworks collaboratively to nominate new members to ensure that the diversity of the PAAC accurately reflects the diversity ofÌýÏã¸Û×î¿ì¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥â€™s globalÌýalumni community.ÌýÌý
Chair:ÌýMonica Heslington. ’97 (New York, NY)
The Advancement Subcommittee works toÌýpropelÌýÏã¸Û×î¿ì¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ towards its strategic fundraising goals with a focus on engaging alumni at allÌýlevelsÌýof giving.ÌýThis body acts as the alumni liaison to theÌýOffice of Communications and Outreach, particularlyÌýduring the organization ofÌýÏã¸Û×î¿ì¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥â€™s semi-annualÌý³Ò¾±±¹¾±²Ô²µÌý¶Ù²¹²â.ÌýCommittee members act as campaign advocates, donors, and engaged volunteersÌýfor a myriad ofÌýfundraising efforts.Ìý
Chair: Ana-Belen Gomez G'19 (New York, NY)
The Alumni Affairs Subcommittee works to develop and expand various alumni volunteer networks and support initiatives to garner alumni support in creative ways.ÌýThis committee works with Ïã¸Û×î¿ì¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ staff toÌýrecruit alumni mentors,Ìýestablish lasting infrastructure for alumni volunteer networks such as theÌýAlumni Representatives,ÌýbolsterÌýsupport forÌýlocalÌýalumni chapters, and increase the profile of the PAAC.
The PAAC meets threeÌýtoÌýfourÌýtimes annually (two or three times in-person, one time virtually). Subcommittees meetÌývirtuallyÌýbefore each all-PAAC meeting.ÌýIn-person meetings areÌýtypicallyÌýheld onÌýSaturdays; members meet in the morning, enjoy lunch together, and collaborate in smaller groups in the afternoon.Ìý
The annual virtual meetingÌýisÌý90 minutes and held during theÌýworkÌýweek.ÌýMembers are asked to joinÌýtwo meetings per academic year:Ìýone all-PAAC and one subcommittee meeting.ÌýÌý
Typically, the PAAC meets in New York, Los Angeles, and Paris each year. In the past we have also hosted meetings in London, and Dubai. Meeting locations may change from year to year. Virtual access is now available for all meetings.
This year the PAAC will meet in:
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The PAAC’s meeting schedule changes slightly each year, but members can expect to meet in November, April, and May. Most in-person meetings occur on Saturdays so members can attend easily. ÌýSubcommittees meet online at least once per semester to connect and discuss their ongoing efforts.
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PAAC members are ardent supporters of the University in giving their time, sharing their expertise, and making an annual gift to Ïã¸Û×î¿ì¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥.ÌýFor PAAC members who graduated more than 10 years ago, the annual PAAC gift isÌý€1,000. For members who graduated less than 10 years ago theÌýannual PAAC gift isÌý€500. Annual PAAC gifts are used to maintain the activities of the council. Thanks to the generosity of PAAC members, financial sponsorship is available to recent graduates, or other prospective members demonstrating financial need. Please contact advancementaup.edu for more information.
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Each academic year PAAC members are expected to:
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Serving on the PAAC is an opportunity to support the university that means so much to us all. Giving back whether it is funding, or our time is an essential component of any institution's stakeholders and the alumni network in this case reaches far and wide across the world.
Join the PAAC to engage with a terrific group of internationally minded alumni dedicated to Ïã¸Û×î¿ì¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥. Meetings are informative, you’ll get to know Ïã¸Û×î¿ì¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ very well, and the evening regional alumni gatherings are always a huge amount of fun. I certainly enjoy hosting the New York City PAAC events.
For those interested in joining Ïã¸Û×î¿ì¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥'s global PAAC, please contact advancementaup.edu (subject: Joining%20the%20PAAC) .
Chair of the PAAC and Board Liaison
Elliott Burdette '70Ìý
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Chair of the Diversity Subcommittee
Alexis Jeffries '12
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Chair of the Advancement Subcommittee
Monica HeslingtonÌý'97
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Chair of the Alumni Affairs Subcommittee
Ana-Belen Gomez '19
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