Leading With Purpose

Our Executive Board and Committee Members are the heart of the SAS & AAA Alumni Association. These dedicated alumni leaders bring their passion, experience, and commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for connection, mentorship, leadership development, and scholar success across all campuses.

Executive Board members serve two-year terms, with elections held every other spring, or as vacancies arise, creating ongoing opportunities for alumni to step into leadership roles, contribute fresh ideas, and help shape the future of our community.

Our committees, however, are always seeking new voices and welcome alumni to get involved at any time!

Get Involved Today
Get involved through committee service, volunteer opportunities, or by running for an Executive Board position during our biannual spring elections—and bring your perspective, expertise, and passion to our alumni community!

Executive board

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    Michelle Lopez

    President

    AAA, Class of 2018

    Bio
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    Kyle Forges

    Vice-President

    SAS Wolfson, Class of 2016

    Bio

  • Ben Whittaker

    Treasurer

    SAS Wolfson, Class of 2018

    Bio
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    Shaheer Kazmi

    Secretary

    SAS Kendall, Class of 2019

    Bio
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    Jeniffer Maldonado

    Chair, Advisement & Assistance Committee

    SAS Homestead, Class of 2020

    Bio
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    Andrea Somarriba

    Chair, Reward & Recognition Committee

    SAS Kendall, Class of 2024

    Bio
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    Sofia Arango

    Chair, Operations & Outreach

    SAS West, Class of 2025

    Bio
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    Angie Urrutia

    Executive Director

    AAA, Class of 2011

    Bio
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    Lourdes Orta

    Founding Director

    Bio

Committee Members

Advisement & Assistance Committee

Starla Santana

Samantha Salvi Cruz

Esmil Canet

Outreach & Operations Committee

Accepting new members!

Resource & Resume Committee

Accepting new members!

Reward & Recognition Committee

Accepting new members!