MAAC Updates and Important Dates
Important Dates
Fall Meeting: October 3, 2025
Founding Members
Jacki Abbey (MBA ‘97)
Shubber Ali (MBA ‘94)
William Black (MBA ‘08)
Rob Burger (EMBA ‘03)
Alison Davis (MBA ‘00)
David Fogel (MBA’ 97)
David Folsom (MBA ‘01)
Dig Gallagher (MBA ‘00)
Sandra Hanna (MBA ‘00)
Jenny Heflin (B ‘03, MBA ‘10)
Christine Kuppens (MBA ‘91)
Marc Marlin (MBA ‘04)
Ray Peloso (MBA ‘92)
Mark Peyreau (MBA’ 84)
Elizabeth Pollock (MBA ‘10)
Tara Quilty (MBA ‘97)
Brian Quintenz (MBA ‘09)
Al Ribeiro (MBA ‘07)
Elizabeth Ross-Ronchi (MBA ‘99)
Devin Thomas (MBA ‘09)
MAAC in Miami Update
The MAAC held its spring meeting in Miami January/February 2025 as part of its 10-year anniversary celebration, bringing together 32 MAAC members for this milestone event.
During the working session, members engaged in a strategic brainstorming discussion to shape MAAC’s focus and priorities for the next decade.
A special thank you to the planning team for their leadership and dedication in making this event a success: Jacki Abbey (Chair), Elizabeth Ross-Ronchi, Bob Fragola, AJ Brancaccio, Al Ribeiro, and Silvia Veitia Smith.
MAAC Sub-committees
Alumni Engagement Sub-committee
The MAAC Alumni Engagement Committee works to improve MBA alumni engagement by creating exciting and interesting opportunities for the McDonough School of Business community. The committee, with the help of the school’s Alumni Relations team, identifies alumni engagement tactics to increase attendance at signature alumni events and improve engagement across different activities and volunteer opportunities provided by the school. Members brainstorm and advise on potential campaigns that would motivate alumni to engage with Georgetown McDonough.
Alumni Curriculum Subcommittee
The Alumni Curriculum Subcommittee has a vital role in shaping the academic experience of current students by providing valuable insights, feedback, and recommendations on curriculum development, course offerings, and program enhancements.
MAAC Interns
Angelina Salazar is a first-year MBA student at Georgetown University, a proud Costa Rican born in Michigan. Before her MBA, she worked as a senior podcast producer and investigative reporter, covering stories ranging from U.S. Presidential elections to global business trends. Post-MBA, she plans to pursue a global career at the intersection of business and foreign service, with a focus on sustainability and international development. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, connecting with people through meaningful conversations, and exploring new cultures.
2024 MAAC Fellows
Jay Hawkins
Valena Doe
Victoria Bravo Ortiz
2025 MAAC Fellows
Jaren Kirkland
Nikita Arora
Past Events
