Young Alumni Advisory Council

Providing key insight on engagement and fundraising.

In 2019, the LSU Alumni Association announced the first ever Young Alumni Advisory Council. The association established this council to improve engagement with this unique group and to help guide future initiatives as a result of its strategic plan.

The council seeks to best represent the LSU young alumni population, therefore members represent cities both in Louisiana and across the United States as well as a wide range of industries. Members meet monthly, via conference call and one time in-person for the annual meeting. The council serves as a streamlined focus group to provide key insight and feedback on engagement, development, and fundraising. Members have the opportunity to connect back with their alma mater and network with fellow alumni, while also working to better support young and future alumni to build increased and enhanced connections to each other and to the University. 

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Back Row (L to R): Kyle Stanley, Christian Cervantes, Connor Comeaux, Bowen McCulloch (Council Chair), Stephen Hetro
 
Front Row (L to R): Derecka Alexander, Jada Alexis, Dat Hoang, Joseph Nittolo, Andrew Hall 
 
Not Pictured: Ayana Brown, Danielle Ford, Monique Harris, Arenn Martin (Council Chair-Elect), Justin Martin, Jessica Mosley, Alexandro Shelton 

Meet the 2024-2025 Council

American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow | USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Derecka Alexander

Washington, D.C.

Transaction Manager | Fannie Mae Multifamily

Jada Alexis

Atlanta, Georgia

Associate | McGuireWoods LLP

Ayana Brown

Washington, D.C.

Policy Advisor to the Tennessee Secretary of State

Christian Cervantes

Nashville, Tennessee

Stock Surveillance Analytical Researcher | Innisfree M&A

Connor Comeaux

Richmond, Virginia

Campus Recruiter | Third Bridge

Danielle Ford

Dallas, Texas

Sr. UX Writer | PowerSchool

Andrew Hall

New Orleans, Louisiana

Senior Talent Partner | Lyra Health

Monique Harris

Chicago, Illinois

Manager of Partnership Services | LSU Sports Properties

Stephen Hetro

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Sr. Engineer | Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC

Dat Hoang

Atlanta, Georgia

Management Consultant | Optum

Arenn Martin

Los Angeles, California

Law Student

Justin Martin

Washington, D.C.

Managing Consultant, Banking, Insurance & Capital Markets at Guidehouse

Bowen McCulloch

Austin, Texas

Vice President, Community ManagerJPMorgan Chase & Co.

Jessica Mosley

Memphis, Tennessee

General Manager | Crestline Hotels & Resorts - The Westin Washington National Harbor

Joseph Nittolo

Washington, D.C.

Public Relations Consultant | Axel Media Group & Assistant Professor |University of Nevada

Kyle Stanley

South Lake Tahoe, CA