Six Ford School alumni have been selected to serve on the Alumni Board by their peers. These alumni have diverse backgrounds working in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors in finance, labor, technology, transportation, housing, and other policy areas. Elected members include:
- Sam Conchuratt (MPP ‘21)
- Eliza Erickson (MPP ‘10)
- Jasmine Kaltenbach (BA ‘21)
- Tara Lanigan (MPA ‘21)
- Laurel Ruza (BA ‘15)
- Pablo Velázquez (MPP ‘14)
The newly elected members began their term on January 1, 2026, and will conclude on December 31, 2028. The first meeting with the new board will take place on April 10, 2026.
Two student representatives elected by their peers, Megan Connors (MPP ‘26) and Joshua Crook (BA ‘26), will serve one-year terms from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
Five Ford School alumni have concluded their time on the board. For the past three years, these outgoing members brought passion and expertise to advance the Ford School's mission. They shared their professional networks with students, raised funds for student support, and created meaningful engagement opportunities for alumni. We thank the following alumni for their service:
- Alli Berry (BA ‘19)
- Brenda Duverce (MPP ‘16)
- Grace Evans Pedanou (MPP ‘16)
- David Tannenbaum (BA ‘15)
- Janani Ramachandran Yates (MPP ‘13)
Learn more about the Ford School alumni board and read member biographies.
About the Ford School Alumni Board
Founded in 1990, the Ford School Alumni Board offers peer-elected alumni a first-hand understanding of the school's goals, programs, and key issues—and enables members to share their wisdom and experiences in an advisory capacity that supports the programs and activities of the school.
Alumni Board members work to increase the Ford School's visibility; strengthen the school's alumni network; and assist the school with student recruitment, career services, and alumni relations activities. Recent Alumni Board initiatives supporting the activities of the Ford School include engagement with prospective students, the annual Worldwide Ford School Spirit Day, fundraising efforts for student support, and student professional development opportunities such as office hours and mock interviews.
Alumni Board members serve three-year terms and six seats open for election each year to encourage broad alumni involvement and representation.