Young Alumni Board
Vision
To develop and maintain the most dynamic and responsive young alumni organization in the country by establishing a shared sense of community among individuals whose ties to one another and to the Terry College of Business and the University of Georgia do not end with graduation.
Mission
Serve and support recent graduates of the Terry College of Business with programs and communications that are uniquely tailored to their needs and perspectives, and promote and support the College’s programs and activities to cultivate and encourage a continuing affiliation among recent graduates and the institution.
Terry’s Young Alumni Board is comprised of 60 graduates from across the country who are 35 years old or younger. Founded in 2007, the board is charged with outreach and engagement to Terry’s young alumni community. The board’s mission is to develop initiatives that link students to alumni, foster a culture of giving, and support the college’s goal of excellence in education.
Initiatives
As Terry College celebrates more than 100 years as a business school, the Second Century Club recognizes emerging philanthropists who earned their bachelor’s degree fewer than 12 years ago. These young alumni make a meaningful annual gift and are setting the standard for alumni of the next century.
TerryConnect is your online platform for expanding and sharing your Terry network through the convenience of LinkedIn. Engage with fellow alumni while offering students advice, connections and more to shape their student story.
Join the movement and help the Young Alumni Board in their Signature Project, 10 for Terry. By signing up for a $10 monthly recurring gift to the Terry Excellence Fund, you can give back and have a positive impact on the opportunities and education of Terry students. While it’s a small investment, you can make a significant impact!
Tailored for recent graduates, the summit provides a valuable opportunity to network, engage in insightful discussions, connect with fellow alumni, and discover exciting ways to stay involved with the Terry College.
Young Alumni Board Criteria
- Terry College graduate 35 years or younger or completed degree within the last 12 years
- Completed two years of post-graduate experience by the time of membership (July 1)
- Demonstrated passion for serving the Terry College
- Exhibits commitment to be an active board member and adds diversity of thought
- Current Terry College of Business donor
Nomination Process
Nominations open in September and close in March each year. All interested candidates should secure a sponsor that will nominate them for the Young Alumni Board. If you need assistance securing a sponsor please reach out to a nominating committee member listed below. Conversations will be had throughout the year in order to better get to know and be more intentional about spending time with each candidate. New board member decisions will be made by the end of May and all candidates will be notified. For more information about the Terry Young Alumni Board and the nomination process, please contact the current Nominating Chair, Sonika Lakhwani.
Nominating Committee
Board Member Requirement
- Attend two (2) board meetings per year (Fall in Athens and Spring in Atlanta)
- Actively serve on a standing committee of the Young Alumni Board (i.e. attend meetings, participate on conference calls, etc.)
- Attend at least one (1) additional Terry College sponsored event (i.e. Terry Third Thursday, Homecoming Tailgate, Professional Women’s Conference, Economic Outlook, Young Alumni Summit, Tailgate with Terry & Tony, etc.)
- Financial Commitments:
- Contribute a minimum gift of $500 annually (Second Century Club level) to the Terry College fund of your choice.
- Be a current and active donor in 10 for Terry, the Young Alumni Board’s Signature Project (minimum $120 annually to the Terry College Excellence Fund)
- Pay annual Board dues of $250
- Total minimum overall annual contribution: $870
Board Member Expectations
- Serve as an ambassador of Terry College initiatives and the Dean’s priorities within your company and throughout the community by:
- Advocating for the YAB by soliciting support for YAB sponsorships, Ten for Terry raffle items, Gala donations, etc.
- Engaging with the Terry College to champion YAB initiatives on all forms of social media and specifically, TerryConnect
- Connecting with your assigned Alumni Board mentor and your current Terry student mentee
- Actively engaging at Terry College and YAB hosted events
Members
BBA 2010
Johnson & Johnson
BBA 2015
Georgia Banking Company
BBA 2018
Colliers
BBA 2017
Fulcrum Equity Partners
BBA 2017
KPMG
BBA 2020
Seefried Properties
BBA 2019
JLL
BBA 2020
Canoe Intelligence
BBA 2013
The Journey with Blue
BBA 2019
JP Morgan
BBA 2020
Liberty Hall Capital Partners
BBA 2013
Aprio
BBA 2014
AIG
BBA 2016
Reagan Consulting
BBA 2022
Deloitte Consulting
BBA 2017
Stonecrop Capital
BBA 2019
Industry Real Estate Partners
BBA 2013
Selig Enterprises
BBA 2018
Smurfit WestRock
BBA 2021
Bank of America
BBA 2020
VIVA Finance
BBA 2015
DW1
BBA 2017
Capital Creek Partners
BBA 2019
Pamlico Capital
BBA 2012
OTR
BBA 2019
USI
BBA 2014
Rockefeller Capital
MBT 2022
American Heart Association
BBA 2021
Hearst Corporation
BBA 2019
Bell Textron
BBA 2020
The Coca-Cola Company
BBA 2015
Goldman Sachs
BBA 2017
Cortland
BBA 2015
The Players’ Lounge
BBA 2012, MAcc 2013
Rivian Automotive
BBA 2016
PwC
BBA 2014, MAcc 2014
KPMG
BBA 2017
Captain Experiences
BBA 2021
Google
BBA 2022
Google
BBA 2016
Deloitte
BBA 2020
Selene Finance
BBA 2016
Windermere Insurance Group
BBA 2014
Airtable
MBA 2022
Rooms To Go
MBA 2019
IBM
BBA 2015
Prologis
BBA 2018
UBS
BBA 2019
Lockheed Martin
BBA 2017
BBA 2019
TPG Angelo Gordon
BBA 2012
Baker Tilly
MBA 2020
Georgia Dept of Community Health
BBA 2018
Rockefeller Capital Management
BBA 2019
Deloitte
BBA 2017
PNC Financial Services
BBA 2017
Merrill Lynch
BBA 2016
Fourth Oak Ventures, Inc.
BBA 2020
Wellstar
BBA 2021
J Curve