Alumni Chapter Board

About the Alumni Chapter Board

The Robert H. Smith School of Business alumni chapter board (ACB) is an advisory board to the Office of Alumni Relations which advocates on behalf of Smith School alumni. ACB members are ambassadors who promote the school to the greater alumni community and carry out the board's mission and strategic plan.

The mission of the Alumni Chapter Board is to support the vision of the Smith School of Business by creating a vibrant alumni experience and fostering lifelong relationships between the school and the alumni community.

The Alumni Chapter Board will support the Smith School in achieving the following objectives:

Strengthen the Smith community through alumni events that are well attended, executed and provide alumni with lifelong learning opportunities.
Build a strong alumni bench to tap into for networking, speaking and volunteering experiences.
Leverage alumni relationships to help current students identify career paths and secure jobs.

Board Nominations and Requirements

Applications for the Alumni Chapter Board are now open through March 10, 2023. To nominate yourself or someone else please complete one of the following forms.

Summary of board expectations:

Complete a two-year term commitment beginning in June.
Attend the onboarding meeting to take place in the summer.
Actively participate in three, half-day board meetings per year. Note: local board members are expected to attend two meetings in-person (Fall and Spring). Out-of-town board members will participate remotely but will be asked to be on camera for better participation and community building.
Actively participate in one task force (on average, task forces meet monthly).
Attend or volunteer for at least one Smith Signature event per year (Signature events are Homecoming Tailgate, Smith Day, Women Inspire, and Smith Reunions). Remote board members can substitute this requirement with the leadership of a virtual event or by hosting a regional event in their respective locations.
Participate in at least two other Smith school activities throughout the year.
Stay current with board materials, minutes, surveys, etc.
Maintain an active, financial membership in the UMD Alumni Association.
Participate in Giving Day.
Champion and promote the Smith School.
Be a donor to the Smith School’s Annual Fund.

The Alumni Chapter Board strives to include Smith alumni representing different degrees, graduate years, business sectors, and geographic locations. The ideal nominee is actively engaged with the Smith School. The time requirements vary but include attending an onboarding meeting, three board meetings, additional Smith school events, and participating in at least one task force or committee. The term length is two years with the option to renew for another 1-2 year term based on standing and previous participation. To be considered for the board, nominees must be graduates of the Robert H. Smith School of Business and have a current membership with the University of Maryland Alumni Association.

The Alumni Chapter Board seeks nominees within and outside of the DMV area, but expects all board members to actively work together to build an engaged and collaborative community.

If you are a Smith undergraduate alumnus/a from the last ten years, please consider the Young Alumni Council. Nominations are open through January each year.

If you have questions about the Alumni Chapter Board, please contact us at smithalumni@umd.edu.

2022-23 Alumni Chapter Board Members

Chair

Jitin “Miki” Ahuja ’97, MBA/MS ’02
Founder
SpaceJet Media, LLC
“UMD was the right place at the right time for me, and now it’s my opportunity to give to the ecosystem that played an integral role in my development, maturation and success.”

Vice-Chair

Denise Sughrue, MBA ’94
Strategic Advisor, Toffler Associates
Owner, Sughrue Consulting
“The Smith School changes lives. I am honored to serve to support its students and alumni!”

Members

Afzal Bari ’02
President, Membership
National Journal
“Smith ACB has been a valuable experience to foster continued excellence at Smith.”

Kevin Beran ’10
Senior Program Manager, Experiential Learning
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
“I am honored to serve on the Smith Alumni Chapter Board and will be forever grateful to Smith; not only for the amazing education I received and the integral role it played in my professional career but also for the lifelong friends I made there, including the girlfriend who went on to become my wife and loving mother of a future Terp class of 2042!”

Adam Bixler, EMBA ’20
Global Head, 3rd Party Risk
BlueVoyant
“I’m excited to support the Alumni Chapter Board & the Smith community!”

Mohamed Boraie, MBA/MFin ’17
Finance Manager
Boston Consulting Group

Nnenna Egwim ’02
Investment and Portfolio Manager, IT Budget and Acquisition Manager
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
“I plan to engage alumni who have not been engaged over the years. It is important to bring a global and diverse perspective while highlighting our pool of amazing talent. I hope to create value along the way through my creativity.”

Scott Goodwin, MBA ’21
Assistant Vice President
GFMA
“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the Smith community and help further support both the current students and alumni network.”

Chris Hang ’04
Operations Manager
L Squared Consulting, LLC
“Giving back to the Smith School allows everyone to benefit through networking/learning opportunities and also improvement in the school's reputation and brand.”

Terri Jarboe-Farri, MBA ’19
President & CEO
Buyer’s Title, Inc.
“I enjoy being a member of the Smith Alumni Board because it allows me to stay motivated and get others involved with the school that had such a huge impact on my life.”

Ray Joyce ’17
Vice President
Lead Edge Capital
“The Smith School was instrumental in my success and helped create the foundation upon which I’ve built a career - I’m thrilled to be in a position to give back to the community.”

Anu Kumar, MBA ’04
Senior Vice President
Bank of America
“Staying connected to an educational institute that shaped your career and having a voice and opportunity to shape its future, it’s very rewarding.”

John Lewington, MBA ’06
Head of Strategy, Business Development & Partner Sales, National Security
Adobe
“Robert H. Smith School of Business represents some of the best talent in the industry. In a world that is accelerating, giving back and creating a diverse and inclusive environment that empowers more individuals to achieve growth and success can come in many forms.”

Evette Lewis ’93
District Sales Coordinator
The MWE Partnership
“I've enjoyed meeting and working with the Smith Alumni Chapter Board's stakeholders to create activities and foster engagement that strengthens the Terrapin community.”

Kabir Mulchandani, EMBA ’21
Managing Director, Global Cybersecurity Managed Services
Synopsys
“As part of the Smith Alumni Chapter Board, I hope to make a positive impact on our community of alumni and students through collaboration, mentoring and engagement.”

Tucker Ophof, EMBA ’17
Director of Sales
OSG
“The Smith school gave me such much during my time as a staff member and student, that I want to give back to the student and alumni community.”

Patricia Potts ’90
Senior Director of Marketing
National Association of Home Builders
“It's important to give back. I'm excited to share my time and talents.”

Rahul Rajeev, MBA/MS ’20
Pathways Operations Manager
Amazon.com
“It’s my turn to give back to my Smith Family. Go Terps Forever!!!!”

Rahul Shah, MBA/MFin ’15
Regional Head - Americas
Sattva Consulting
“I’m excited to be a member of the ACB and actively contribute towards Smith School’s positive impact on society.”

Bill Sherman, MBA/MFin ’20
President
Pendulum Analytics, Inc.
“As a member of the Smith ACB, I am serving the Smith community in an impactful way and able to immediately witness the result of our service.”

Mike Stark ’87
Vice President, Property Management Sales
Carpet & Wood Floor Liquidators
“I want to help alumni stay engaged with the Smith School and UMD to create great experiences and lifelong relationships.”

Jonathan Thoupos ’05, MBA ’20
SVP of Strategic Projects
HealthPro-Heritage, LLC
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to give back to the Smith community that gave me so much by serving on the Smith Alumni Chapter Board.”

Matthew Wolkofsky ’92
Key Account Manager
Samsung
“I have represented the University at high school college fairs, sit on the Northern NJ alumni board and review scholarship applications for Maryland, and I want to continue to give back to the school that has given back so much to me via my professional and personal experiences.”

Wing Yeung, MBA ’19
Senior Program Manager
U.S. Department of Education
“I want to give back to the Smith community and bring positive impacts to the students and alumni.”

Toni Zhang ’15
Senior Marketing Manager
Amgen
“The Terp community is a network of outstanding people that I look forward to giving back to and learning from during my time on the Smith Alumni Chapter Board!”