The Alumni Association is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, whose mission is to support, perpetuate, and enhance Lawrence by providing opportunities for alumni to maintain connections and serve as stewards of the university.
The vision of the LUAA Board of Directors is a Lawrence community with a lifetime commitment to the university, the liberal arts, and service to others.
Lawrence University Alumni Association
The LUAA Board of Directors is a group of alumni elected to serve one four-year term as a result of their high-level of volunteer leadership on Lawrence’s behalf. The board meets twice a year on campus to plan and review programs that involve alumni in support of the university.
Board members are the leadership body of the Lawrence University Alumni Association—they represent the alumni constituency and work with the Lawrence faculty and administration to advance the mission and purposes of the university.
Anthony Arrington ’96
Awards Committee
Anthony lives in the Fox Cities area. He is an ICIAN Technical Training Consultant at Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI). He majored in English at Lawrence University.
“I’m an active alum because Lawrence taught me to connect disciplines, people, and ideas. That foundation still shapes how I lead, learn, teach, and create. Serving on the LUAA Board lets me give back, strengthen alumni connections, and help future Lawrentians see what’s possible.”
Gabriel Baker ’20
Connecting to Campus Committee
Gabriel lives in the Seattle area. He is a Finance Manager at Amazon.com. He majored in Economics at Lawrence University.
“I appreciate Lawrence’s ability to meet students’ needs in a changing vocational landscape. I stay active as an alum out of conviction to give back to the university that shaped me personally and professionally. Among many, Professor Gerard was a faithful advisor and intentional educator, while Professor Galambos held me to a high standard.”
Brian Bartel ’97
Connecting to Alumni Committee
Brian lives in the Fox Cities area. He is a Technology Integration Specialist at Appleton Area School District. He majored in Biology at Lawrence University.
“My favorite faculty member is Stewart Purkey (Education). While Stewart was instrumental in becoming the educator I am today, he is still a teacher for me through Lawrence’s Mielke Institute for Liberal Arts – a weeklong class for educators at Björklunden. Stewart also brings many Lawrence faculty through the institute who are new to me.”
Justin Berkowitz ’10
Connecting to Alumni Committee
Justin lives in the Chicago Central area. He is a Director of Individual Giving at Music Institute of Chicago. He double majored in English and Music Performance (Voice) at Lawrence University.
“Lawrence has become my family in so many ways! I’m still very close with professors, seeing them when in Chicago and on the road, and my best friends from my time at Lawrence are still close personal and professional confidants and advisors – something I cherish more as the years go on.”
Rick Chandler ’74 P’21
Awards Committee, Co-Chair
Rick lives in the Madison area. He is retired but was a Secretary -Department of Revenue at the State of Wisconsin. He majored in Government at Lawrence University.
“I appreciate the lessons and skills I learned at Lawrence: Value of being interested in a range of topics (in career and personal life). Importance of personal relationships and discussions. Critical thinking and communications skills.”
Lori Cromwell-Charron ’00
Awards Committee
Lori is a Manager, Music Licensing at EA Electronic Arts. She majored in Music at Lawrence University.
“I appreciate how Lawrence cultivates a lifelong learning mindset. As technology changes the way we approach business and everyday life, this mindset is the foundation for staying resilient.”
Deborah Cullinan ’89
Awards Committee
Deborah lives in the San Francisco area. She is a VP for the Arts at Stanford University. She majored in History at Lawrence University.
“I love that Lawrence is an intimate place that centers the Liberal Arts and the Conservatory of Music. In a time of rapidly advancing technology, these things – human connection and humanist thinking – are ever more important.”
Hugh Dellios ’83
Connecting Alumni Committee, Co-Chair
Hugh lives in the Chicago West area. He is retired but was the Director of the Journalism Program at The Joyce Foundation. He majored in History at Lawrence University.
“I am an active alum because we need more smart young people getting the type of education I got at Lawrence so they can help solve problems and make the world a healthier, better place.”
Chuck Erickson ’02
Connecting to Campus Committee
Chuck lives in the Fox Cities area. He is a Independent Educational Consultant at College Connectors. He majored in Music Education (Choral/General) and Spanish at Lawrence University.
“What I’ve come to appreciate is the continuity of Lawrence’s community. People I met as a first-year student nearly 30 years ago still remember me, and meeting a Lawrentian from a totally different era instantly sparks a real connection. It’s proof you’re truly Forever a Lawrentian.”
Benjamin Glover ’08
Development Committee, Co-Chair
Ben lives in the Houston area. He is a Owner and Executive Director at STEM Detective, LLC. He majored in NSI (Biology-Chemistry) at Lawrence University.
“Small classes and the chance to be involved in so much taught me I could pivot when life demanded it, and that confidence is why I could build my own business. My research at Lawrence still shapes my work today, helping teachers and districts see what students need at every level to succeed in college.”
Jody Hahnke ’04 P ’28
Connecting to Campus Committee
Jody lives in the Fox Cities area. She is a Nursing Instructor at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. She majored in Art History at Lawrence University.
“As a nurse and nurse educator, I know caring for people requires more than clinical knowledge. My liberal arts education at LU fostered curiosity, adaptability, and a deeper understanding of the human experience, helping me communicate effectively, think critically, and connect with people from diverse backgrounds, including patients and students.”
Travis Lamensky ’10
Development Committee, Co-Chair
Travis lives in the Milwaukee area. He is a Director of Individual and Legacy Giving at PBS Wisconsin. He majored in Government at Lawrence University.
“Constitutional law was the hardest class I took at Lawrence. Steven Wulf ran it Socratically, so there was nowhere to hide, and he was strict about word limits, so every word had to be deliberate. My early drafts came back heavily marked. He taught me to present an argument and defend it, and I use that lesson routinely.”
Ginger Bevis Littleton ’73
Development Committee
Ginger lives in the Greater Denver area. She is a retired Elementary Music Teacher/Choir Director. She majored in Music Education (General) at Lawrence University.
“My favorite faculty member was Ms. Irwin, my freshman music theory teacher. She was experimenting with the curriculum with our class and it worked! She also kept tabs on me in subsequent years. She put a sticky note on the border senior year that just said ‘Come see me. I have an idea for your future.’ That’s a teacher who cares!”
Gayatri Malhotra ’14
Awards Committee
Gayatri Malhotra ’14 majored in Biology (Pre-Medicine) at Lawrence.
“Over time, I’ve come to appreciate how deeply Lawrence fostered a sense of community and belonging. It taught me the value of being seen, supported, and encouraged to grow into my authentic self. That sense of care continues to shape how I build relationships and community today.”
Lara McLellan ’99
Connecting to Campus Committee
Lara lives in the Twin Cities area. She is a Senior Director at Psychotherapy.net, a division of KnowFully Learning Group. She majored in French at Lawrence University.
“I want today’s students to have access to opportunities I had during my years at Lawrence, and staying involved as an alum is one way to do that. Giving back through service, gifts, and sharing my story is my way to honor and say thank you to an institution that gave me so much. I hope my small contributions will encourage others to do the same.”
Virginia Merrifield ’80
Development Committee
Ginny lives in the San Francisco area. She is an AVP, Marketing Execution at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. She majored in Spanish at Lawrence University.
“I am an active alum because participation is important for the health and success of the University. Active participation, both financial as well as personal, ensures standards are maintained and the University remains relevant.”
Madhura Samarth Nathwani ’95
Connecting Alumni Committee
Madhura lives in the Mumbai area. She is a Founder at Ripple Animation. She majored in Economics at Lawrence University.
“Professor Azzi was my favourite because he made Economics fun, had a great sense of humour and was kind as well as helpful.”
Casey Peterson ’96
Connecting to Campus Committee, Co-Chair
Casey lives in the Fargo, North Dakota area. He is a Program Development Manager at Northern Corps Institute.
“I’ve become a more active alum because of a desire to use my experience to give back. Selfishly, my interactions with Lawrence students and staff are rejuvenating! I love being connected again to the Lawrence community.”
Amina Pollard ’95
Awards Committee
Amina lives in the Greater DC area. She is an Ecologist at Office of Water, US Environmental Protection Agency. She majored in Biology at Lawrence University.
Kathryn Reinardy ’05
Connecting Alumni Committee
Kat lives in the Milwaukee area. She is a Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. She majored in History and a minor in Art History.
“My appreciation for Lawrence’s emphasis on critical thinking, curiosity, and life-long learning has continued to deepen. While I recognized the value of this as a student, the educational foundation Lawrence provided has become progressively valuable in navigating our increasingly fragmented media, social, political, and technological landscapes.”
Duwaine Robinson ’03
Connecting Alumni Committee
Duwaine lives in the Fox Cities area. He is a Project Director, Theory of Constraints Implementor at Goldratt Consulting North America. He majored in Mathematics and minored in Computer Science.
“Over time, I have come to more deeply appreciate the diverse group of friends that I am still very closely connected to decades later, who continue to be a meaningful part of my life.”
Keith Rose ’01 P’20
Connecting Alumni Committee
Keith lives in the Twin Cities area. He is a Contract Specialist at Department of the Interior Acquisition Team. He majored in Music Performance (Trombone) at Lawrence University.
“I have come to appreciate the community that I am a part of at Lawrence. After having the multiple viewpoints as a student, an alumnus, and as a parent of a Lawrencian, I have a greater connection to the Lawrence Community than I’ve ever had before. The majority of my lifelong friends and connections originated at Lawrence, and continues to grow.”
Luna Rudd ’11
Connecting Alumni Committee, Co-Chair
Luna is a Marketing Manager at Engberg Anderson Architects. She majored in Theatre Arts and a minor in Gender Studies.
“I had a great relationship with a lot of my professors, but I have to say that Tim Troy and Helen Boyd Kramer kept me afloat during some difficult times and went from being mentors to friends. Tim was my advisor for my major, and Helen became synonymous with my minor and helping me through being a young LGBT+ student getting started in the world.”
Maggie Schmidt ’12
President
Maggie lives in the Greater DC area. She is an Attorney at U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. She majored in Government and minored in History.
Kelly Senecal ’95
Development Committee
Kelly lives in the Madison area. He is Co-Founder and Owner of Convergent Science, Inc. He majored in Physics at Lawrence University.
“My favorite faculty member was Professor David Cook of the Physics Department. During a summer research program, he first introduced me to the concept of computational fluid dynamics. That experience ultimately set the direction for my graduate studies and, in many ways, my entire career.”
Stacy Shelly ’00
Awards Committee
Stacy lives in the Rockford, IL area. She is a Partner at Langhenry, Gillen, Lundquist & Johnson, LLC. She majored in History at Lawrence University.
“My advisor, History professor Mike Hittle, whose approach to history never ignored the real world consequences. I still use daily what he taught me about scholarship and good writing. And he gave a nervous kid a lot of good advice about how to be a professional, and provided a great example for what a mentor should be.”
Kin Silva ’18
Development Committee
Kin lives in the Kalamazoo/Grand Rapids area. She is a Regional Director of Development, Central State at University of Michigan. She majored in Economics and Music Performance (Voice) at Lawrence University.
“Dale Duesing was my favorite faculty member! I loved taking French Mélodies with him. He was so passionate about sharing French music and culture with his students – even bringing cuisine as part of the learning experience. He was also incredibly encouraging and supportive!”
Allison Walter Volkman ’97
Connecting to Campus Committee
Allison lives in the Madison area. She is an Executive Director at Scrubs Addressing the Firearm Epidemic (SAFE). She majored in English at Lawrence University.
John Wiesman ’83
Development Committee
John lives in the North Carolina area. He is a Professor of the Practice at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He majored in Biology at Lawrence University.
“I am excited to see that Lawrence is now actively supporting the full range of pre-health professional students, including public health. A liberal arts education is an excellent choice for these professions. Lawrence has its eyes focused not only on your current learning but your future beyond Lawrence. As an alum, I support that!”
Robin Sampson Wong ’02
Connecting Alumni Committee, Co-Chair
Robin lives in the San Francisco area. She is an Industry Partnerships Lead at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She majored in Physics at Lawrence University.
“My time at Lawrence helped me build a strong foundation, both personally and professionally. That foundation has served me well throughout my career, helping me to adapt to changes in the nature and stability of work and able to bring value to the organizations I serve. I choose to stay engaged to help young Lawrentians to see that value.”
Janice Pfaller Woodward ’75
Connecting Alumni Committee, Co-Chair
Janice lives in the Greater Denver area. She is a retired teacher. She majored in German at Lawrence University.
“When I walked onto campus, I didn’t realize the truth of the saying ‘once a Lawrentian, always a Lawrentian’. The challenges and encouragement from professors taught me to be confident in thinking, writing and communication–skills I used in building a successful career in education and the non-profit world. I also treasure lifelong friendships!”
Office of Alumni and Community Engagement
Campus Location
1025 E. South River Street, Appleton, WI 54911
Hours
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mailing Address
711 East Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911
