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Alumni

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.

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Alumni Career Resources

Discover an array of career resources tailored for McDonough Alumni. Access coaching, sample career documents, lifelong advising, networking opportunities, and engaging ways to stay connected, all crafted to elevate your professional journey beyond graduation.

Alumni Career Resources

Volunteer Your Expertise

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.

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Alumni Social Media

Join Georgetown McDonough Alumni across various social platforms. Follow the Office of Alumni Relations on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and more to stay engaged, network, and access exclusive updates and insights from the McDonough School of Business community.

Alumni Networking

Discover our diverse alumni networking groups and alliances. Engage, connect, and expand your professional horizon with our dynamic community across industries and locations.

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McDonough Welcomes Over 200 Alumni Back to the Hilltop

Events and Lifelong Learning

Explore our exciting reunion events and more. Dive into a world of alumni gatherings, reunions, and exclusive events connecting Hoyas across the globe.

Alumni Events and Lifelong Learning

McDonough Alumni by the Numbers

15,900Undergraduate Alumni

9,700MBA Alumni

3,700Graduate and Executive Degree Alumni

Alumni Facts and Figures

Alumni News

Alumni News Archive

Alumni

Catherine Connelly (B’11) on the Importance of Making Mistakes, Trusting Your Instincts, and Designing an Environment for Success

Before stepping foot on the Hilltop, Catherine Connelly (B’11) was an entrepreneur. Over the course of her career, she has helped scale some of the top social apps in the world, in addition to becoming a best-selling author and speaker.

March 28, 2025

In the News

2024 Most Disruptive MBA Startups: Shanda, Georgetown University (McDonough)

Shanda, founded by Dumi Mabhena (MBA’24) and Paul Kassar (MBA’23), is an all-in-one web platform that streamlines podcast production for independent creators.

March 4, 2025

Alumni, Business and Global Affairs

McDonough Alumnus Among Dozens of Hoyas Selected for Fulbright Program

As a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant, Maximilian Goetz (SFS’24, B’24) teaches some 400 middle school students across two schools in southern Taiwan.

February 25, 2025

Georgetown McDonough Alumni Relations Team

Sara Martinez

Director of Alumni Relations & Corporate Partnerships

As Director of Alumni Relations, Sara Martinez oversees and manages alumni engagement, providing opportunities for alumni to connect with faculty and students, as well as each other. In addition to attending signature events such as the Graduate Alumni Reunion Weekend and John Carroll Weekend, alumni are encouraged to reach out and learn how they can help to shape future events. Prior to Georgetown, Sara worked in consulting and marketing strategy roles at PwC, American Express, and other organizations. She earned her B.A. from Dartmouth College and her MBA from Columbia University.

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Elie Farhat

Associate Dean, Chief External Affairs, Alumni Relations, Corporate Engagement, and Custom Executive Education Officer

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.

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