Committees

PAA committees work throughout the year to build support for important programs and initiatives that improve the School of Engineering experience for both alumni and current students. All alumni members are encouraged to provide feedback and support for the ad-hoc committees. Please send an e-mail to [email protected] to get involved.

(standing)

This committee makes recommendations to the International Board of Directors for honoring alumni members who merit special recognition. Learn more about Alumni Awards.

Members:

Frank Namad '68, Chair
Gerry Dawes '84 '89
Philip Furgang, Esq. '60 '65
Charles Hinkaty '70 '72
Richard Thorsen, Ph.D. '63 '67

(standing)

The Bylaws Committee is charged with reviewing and/or recommending changes as required to the bylaws of the Polytechnic Alumni Association and any of its sections/chapters.

Members:

Nikolai Wolfe '09, Chair 
Johnny Lai '85
Konstantinos (Gus) Maimis ’84
Neil Weiser '73

(ad-hoc)

This committee is charged with working closely with Polytechnic's Office of Development & Alumni Relations to support and enhance fundraising efforts for the School of Engineering, with a focus on unrestricted gifts from alumni to the Polytechnic Fund and Promise Scholarship Fund.

Members:

Ravi S. Bhatia ’85 ’01, Co-chair
Don Trotta ’88 , Co-chair
Schillivia Baptiste ’03 ’09
Mohammed Ghouri ’99
Robert V. Jones ’87

(ad-hoc)

The aim of the Engagement Committee is to keep all School of Engineering alumni informed about the exciting initiatives happening at their alma mater and to involve them in meaningful and gratifying ways.

Members:

Azzurra Pedrotti ’16, Co-chair 
Frank Robertazzi ’80, Co-chair 
Gozde Ustuner, Ph.D. '14

(standing)

This standing committee of the PAA oversees the nomination and election process for the PAA. Members work collectively to nominate individuals as officers or directors in the PAA and coordinate the presentation of the election slate on the PAA web page in early spring. Elections are held in June.

Members:

Anthony Concolino '82, Chair 
John Catuogno '91 
Reema Albahri '10 
Gloria Duque '20
Sederick Dawkins '17