Alumni Association Board of Directors

The D’Youville Alumni Association Board is a dynamic group of engaged alumni who are passionate about strengthening connections, creating meaningful opportunities, and championing the continued success of the D’Youville community.

The Board’s purpose is simple: to connect, engage, and inspire alumni while supporting current students and the future of the University. Through collaboration with University leadership, Board members help shape alumni experiences, expand engagement opportunities, and foster lifelong relationships with D’Youville.

This is a working board—one that values ideas, energy, and action. Members play an active role in advancing alumni engagement and serving as a bridge between alumni, students, and the University.

Why Join the Alumni Board?

Serving on the Alumni Board is a meaningful way to:

  • Stay connected to D’Youville and fellow alumni

  • Make a direct impact on the student experience

  • Support the University’s growth and future

  • Share your time, talent, and network in impactful ways

  • Be part of a passionate and collaborative alumni community

What Does the Alumni Board Do?

Board members work in partnership with the University to:

  • Create and support alumni programs and events
  • Strengthen alumni engagement locally and beyond
  • Foster connections between alumni and current students
  • Support career development through mentoring and networking
  • Serve as ambassadors and advocates for D’Youville
  • Assist in building relationships that advance the University’s mission

 

Interested in joining? Please fill out the Board Application Form HERE 

Officers

President Andrew Belden ’07, ’10, ’20 , ’22
Vice-President Michelle Swygert Seay ’98, ’21
Recording Secretary Andrea Panzuto Cudney ’18

Event Co-Chairs

Karla Rodriguez ’16, ’19
Monica Viggiani ’15, 
Carla Ciraco ’22
John Bellassai ‘99, ‘05
Monica Perez '09, '11

Alumni Awards

John Kofmehl ’07, ’10
Qinones McFarland ’10
Kaitlyn Reinhardt '18
Andrew Belden ’07, ’10, ’20 , ’22, ex officio

Student Engagement

Shannon Zasa ’21, co-chair
Catherine Gazda ‘22, co-chair
Kathryn Grabski ‘19
Luciana Payne ’13, ’16
John D. Stewart ‘19

Alumni Weekend

Kayla Deth ’14 , co-chair
Kristen Dennis Obarka ’04, co-chair
Monique LaTrice Skinner ’08
Marc Krzystek ‘11
Ashley O'Leary '21

Board Members

  • Fr. Denning Achidi ‘14
  • Andrew Belden ’07, ’10, ’20 , ’22
  • John Bellassai ’99, ‘05
  • Janice Blake ‘93
  • Carla Ciraco ‘22
  • Andrea Panzuto Cudney ’18
  • Kayla Deth ’14
  • Catherine Gazda ’22
  • Katherine Grabski ‘19
  • John Kofmehl ’07,’10
  • Marc Krzystek ‘11
  • Halimah McBryde ‘20
  • Qinones McFarland ’10
  • Kristen Dennis Obarka ‘04
  • Ashley O'Leary '21
  • Luciana Payne ’13, ’16
  • Monica Perez '09, '11
  • Kaitlyn Reinhardt '18
  • John Rizk '22, '25
  • Karla Rodriguez ’16, ’19
  • Michelle Swygert Seay ’98, ’21
  • Ernest Sebuliba '23, '26
  • Monique Latrice Skinner ’08
  • Sydney Stacy ‘22
  • Shannon Zasa ’21
  • John D. Stewart ‘19
  • Monica Viggiani ’15
  • Christine Yakubec ‘70

Student Representative

  • TBD

Board Membership

Alumni Association Board Member Position Description
A member of the Board of Directors may serve a three (3) year term of office. Members of the Board of Directors may serve no more than two (2) consecutive full terms of office. Selection to the board will be determined, in part, thru demonstrated interest and commitment to the activities of the College. The board elects new members at its May meeting. 

Board Member Expectations

To ensure a strong and active board, members are asked to:

Engage

  • Attend quarterly board meetings (July, September, January, March)
  • Actively participate on at least one board committee

Support

  • Make D’Youville a philanthropic priority through an annual gift (100% participation)
  • Support alumni and university events when possible

Connect

  • Help build meaningful connections between alumni and students
  • Promote D’Youville within your personal and professional networks

Lead

  • Share your expertise, ideas, and perspective
  • Help identify opportunities for partnerships, engagement, and growth

 

For any questions, please call Reneé A. Orr, director of alumni and community engagement, at 716-829-7805.