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Institute of Technology Alumni Society committees

ITAS board members and advisors serve on one of the following committees:

Executive Committee

President: Ken Floren
Objectives: Provide direction and oversight.
Members: Chris Post, Rich Newell, Jim Pichler
Committee Vice Presidents: See below

Alumni Engagement Committee

Vice President: Raja Suresh
Objectives: Promote public lectures, support UMAA grassroots legislative network, develop programs for recent graduates, partner with IT departments on alumni-related activities.
Members: Dan Dahlberg (faculty representative), Cassian Lee, Greg Twaites

Communications Committee

Vice President: Jim Pichler
Objectives: Coordinate the communication of activities and volunteer opportunities to the ITAS constituency.
Member: Jerry Sosinske

Industry Engagement Committee

Vice President: Chris Post
Objectives: Plan and promote the Science & Technology Banquet, build corporate relations.
Members: Pat McGuire, Dawn Spanhake, Eric Wilkowske
Advisors: Jim Clausen, Richard Hedger, Dan McDonald, Dick Westerlund

K-12 Outreach Committee

Vice President: Jerry Sosinske
Objectives: Promote and support programs that engage K-12 students in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Members: Jennifer Chu, Don Craighead, Karin Goff, Steve Savitt
Advisors: Rick Heinecke, Katherine Cramer

Regional Committee

Vice President: Katie Black
Objectives: Coordinate regional activities and events with the Dean's office, and act as a conduit for sharing information throughout the country on specific ITAS activities.
Advisors: Grant Erickson, Joe Quitter

Student Enrichment Committee

Vice President: Dan Conley
Objectives: Coordinate and execute mentor program, collaborate with existing programs for student development.
Members: Adrienne Kelsey, Ellen Sorenson, Aditya Srinath
Student representatives: Michele Peterson, David Holt
Advisors: Darren Kaltved (Ex-officio), Susan Kubitschek