The mission of the Office of Alumni Relations is to engage our global and vibrant alumni community in meaningful ways, enable authentic relationships, innovate to meet the needs of our community, and leverage Jesuit Values to care for the success and well-being of all members.
Georgetown McDonough Alumni Data Update
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There are plenty of ways to get involved with Georgetown McDonough, from providing career mentorship and advice to current students on Hoya Gateway, coming back to speak in our classrooms through the PILLARs program, volunteering with our student clubs, and more.
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business is supported, in part, by alumni and friends who generously share their time, talents, and resources on behalf of the school. Through gifts and bequests designated to the McDonough School of Business, these contributors can help fulfill our commitment to faculty excellence, innovative programming, and research. Philanthropic gifts support the university’s goals to make Georgetown University education accessible and affordable for outstanding students.
Get advice, coaching, and prep from the people who have been there. Alumni and current students connect with one another to have meaningful exchanges on the following.
Career Conversations: Take the hassle out of networking and talk directly to someone who’s been there and done that.
Resume Critiques: Have actual company and industry insiders critique your resume and/or cover letter.
Mock Interviews: Practice for your big interview with former company insiders who can tell you how to land the job.
Events: Check our Events tile under Resources to see what is up and coming at McDonough
The Business of Sustainability Initiative at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business recently hosted Sargon Daniel (B’04), founder of Nexus Renewable Power, for the inaugural…
Throughout her career, Sally Shi (MBA’96) has combined her knowledge of the financial sector, a passion for social responsibility, and a connection to her Georgetown values to make a difference in…
Georgetown McDonough students, alumni, and community members came together earlier this month to recognize the two decades of growth and innovation in the Undergraduate Program’s Operations and…
May 15, 2023
Georgetown McDonough Alumni Relations Team
Lauren Apicella
Director of Alumni Relations
As Director of Alumni Relations, Lauren Apicella oversees and manages alumni engagement, with programs like the PILLARs Program and signature events such as the Graduate Alumni Reunion Weekend and John Carroll Weekend. She works throughout Georgetown McDonough to improve communications and engagement with alumni, providing more opportunities for alumni to connect with faculty and students as well as network with fellow alumni. Prior to Georgetown, Lauren worked in nonprofit development and communications. She earned her B.A. from the College of William & Mary and her MBA from Georgetown McDonough.
As Alumni Relations Marketing Coordinator, Abby oversees our marketing and communications efforts with alumni including email, newsletters, social media, and digital content. She works to highlight and celebrate the Georgetown McDonough alumni and community. Prior to Georgetown McDonough, Abby worked in higher education and collegiate athletics in marketing and communications. She earned her B.A. from Concordia College at Moorhead and her M.P.S. from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.
As Associate Dean and Chief External Affairs Officer, Elie Farhat is responsible for connecting the school’s alumni, external, and corporate audiences. Before becoming Chief External Affairs, Elie was the Chief Admissions Officers for Graduate Programs at Georgetown McDonough, where he was responsible for all recruitment and admissions functions for the graduate programs. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Merrimack College and his Master’s in International Relations from the Fletcher School at Tufts University.
