Young Alumni Board
The Young Alumni Board provides opportunities for recent graduates living and working in Central Indiana to connect with fellow alumni, network for career opportunities, and serve both the community and Butler University. The Board consists of at least 24 members who work together to advocate for a stronger University and collegiate experience for students. Members volunteer to serve three-year terms, meet four times a year as a group, and plan activities for Butler’s largest concentration of young alumni.
Within the Board, there are four task forces that help communicate with and plan programming for recent graduates:
- Alumni Engagement
- Fundraising
- Communications
- Student Connections
In addition to Board meetings, members are asked to participate on one of the task forces listed above and to complete a series of action items outlined in the action plan for each year of his/her term. Applications for the 2024-2025 Young Alumni Board are now closed. Applications for the 2025-2026 year will re-open next Spring.
Please email us for more information, and follow the official Butler Alumni Association social media accounts. Be sure to update your information to receive the Butler Newsflash, along with announcements about special events and programs for young alumni.
Young Alumni Board Membership
Education:
Butler University, B.S. Finance
Profession:
Venture Capital
Current Civic Activities:
- Volunteer Tutor (Tutoring Chicago)
- Volunteer Mentor (BRAVEN)
- Techstars Lead Operations Associate
- Member (Trader’s Point Christian Church)
Personal Interests:
- Event planning
- Building travel itineraries
- Reading
- Bible study
- Exercising
- Hanging around the Rathskeller!
- Trying new Mexican restaurants and coffee shops
- Live music
- Watching binge worthy documentary series
Favorite Butler Memory:
Being the first Butler team to win the CFA Midwest Regional Research Challenge in 2017!
Profession:Associate Director, Global Marketing at Eli Lilly and Company
Current civic activities:
- IndyHub – IndyVolved Committee Member
- IndyHub – Meet Indy Ambassador
- American Pharmacists Association – New Practitioner mentor
- Butler University Dance Marathon – Alumni Board
Personal interests:
- Traveling
- Spending time with family and friends
- Cheering on Butler Basketball
- Exploring restaurants and coffeeshops in Indy
Favorite Butler memory:Leading student leaders to fight for the kids during my time as co-president of the Butler University Dance Marathon.
Education:
Butler University, B.S. Marketing
Profession:
Senior Project Manager, Ashfield Event Experiences
Personal Interests:
I spend my free time entertaining my two kiddos and trying out new Indy bars and restaurants with my husband. I also run a small business on Etsy, I love to bake, and I indulge in bad reality TV as often as possible (sorry).
Favorite Butler Memory:
My favorite memory is traveling through Latin America in 2010 with the GALA study abroad program. I learned so many new things about the world and about myself, and I made some wonderful friends
Profession:Senior Business Assurance and Advisory Specialist, NextGear Capital
Current civic activities:
- Stay Positive
- Kappa Kappa Gamma Finance Advisor
- Institute of Internal Auditors
Personal interests:
- Spending time with my husband, Eric; son, Owen; and dog, Pozzy.
- Going to Butler Basketball games
- Biking on the Monon
- Going to farmer’s markets
Favorite Butler memory:Cheering on the Dawgs in back-to-back National Championship games.
Profession:Family medicine physician
Current civic activities:
- Indiana Osteopathic Association Legislative Committee, Resident Member
- Butler Mentorship Program
Personal interests:
- Anything outdoors
- Playing with my adorable corgi named Barry Allen
- Cooking
- Traveling
- Board games
- Video games
Favorite Butler memory:My favorite Butler memory has got to be watching the NCAA final four and championship games in Houston, TX in the student section. Though the outcome was not what we would have wanted, the experience was once-in-a-lifetime and so many close friendships came of that trip.
Education:
Butler University, B.S. Marketing, Minor in Healthcare Management
Profession:
Senior Marketing Association, Eli Lilly & Company
Current Civic Activities:
- Girls on the Run Coach
- Healthcare Businesswoman Association (HBA) Member
- Wheeler Mission Volunteer
Personal Interests:
- Running, walking, hiking in new cities
- Outdoor music
- Reading a good book
- Trying Indy breakfast sandwiches
Favorite Butler Memory:
Cheering on my big brother and the Butler Men’s Soccer team in the Bowl!
Profession:Account Executive, The Basement – An Integrated Agency
Current civic activities:
- Indiana Sports Corp Volunteer
- Butler University College of Communication Mentorship Program
Personal interests:
- Playing tennis (or pickleball!)
- Traveling
- Cheering on Butler Basketball
- Live music
- Exploring new restaurants in Downtown Indy
Favorite Butler memory:Playing in the BIG EAST Conference Tournament at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, and senior-year Homecoming!
Profession:Finance and Operations Associate, Woven
Current civic activities:
- Butler University Young Alumni Board
- Traders Point Christian Church, member
- St. Vincent Food Pantry, volunteer
Personal interests:
- Running
- Traveling to new countries
- Vacationing in Siesta Key, FL
- Enjoying life at the lake
- Spending time with family and friends
- Trying new Mexican restaurants
- Going to summer concerts
- Butler Basketball
Favorite Butler memory:There are too many Butler memories to count, but some of my favorites were decorating the lawn for Homecoming until 2:00 AM, midnight IHOP runs with friends, and Butler once again beating Villanova with a buzzer-beater shot!
Education:
Butler University, B.S. Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Profession:
Nanny & Butler University Innovation Lab Fellow
Current Civic Activities:
Parishioner at St. Simon Catholic Church
Personal Interests:
- Baking
- Flowers
- Escape Rooms
- Country Music and Taylor Swift
- Game nights with friends and family
- Cheering on the Colts, Cubs, and Dawgs of course!
Favorite Butler Memory:
My favorite Butler memory is all of the late night game nights and chats with close friends at our dorm’s front desk when I was an RA- really spending any time with friends on/off campus. You can’t beat making memories with friends that will last a lifetime.
Profession:Senior Analyst – Corporate Audit Services, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Current civic activities:Hancock County Food Pantry Volunteer
Professional organization memberships:Institute of Internal Auditors
Personal interests:
- Sports (especially Butler Basketball)
- Long walks on the Monon Trail
- Exploring new restaurants and breweries
- US History
Favorite Butler memory:As a freshman, storming the court when Butler beat Villanova!
Profession:Clinical Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellow at IU School of Medicine Department of Neurology
Current civic activities:
- Traders Point Christian Church, serve on Guest Experiences Team
- Greater Greenwood Community Band
Professional organization memberships:American Psychological Association
Personal interests:
- Exploring Indianapolis
- Reading
- Cooking and trying new recipes
Favorite Butler memory:Being a recruitment counselor and helping young women find their homes in a sorority!
Profession:Sales Training Coordinator, Roche Diagnostics
Current civic activities:Roche Young Professionals Mentor Network
Professional organization memberships:Orr Fellowship
Personal interests:
- Traveling with friends & family
- Reading a good book
- Baking desserts & bread
- Playing lacrosse
- Visiting farmer’s markets
Favorite Butler memory:Learning about servant leadership and volunteering with Indianapolis non-profits through the Ambassadors of Change as a first year, and then leading a group of ambassadors as a team builder. It was an incredible opportunity to discover the city through the lens of service and to build community with like-minded students.
Profession:Resident Physician, Emergency Medicine
Current civic activities:Butler Pre-Medicine Mentorship Program
Professional organization memberships:
- American College of Emergency Physicians
- Indiana State Medical Association
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
Personal interests:
- International Travel
- Running/walking on Monon
- Exploring local restaurants
Favorite Butler memory:The Butler Basketball Team going to NCAA Tournament all 4 years. Another favorite memory is traveling to Belize for spring break as part of my Tropical Field Biology class to explore and take underwater exam!
Profession:Audit Senior Manager, Crowe LLP
Current civic activities:
- Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, parishioner
- Indiana Sports Corp Volunteer
Professional organization memberships:Indiana Subcontractors Association (ISA) Education Committee member
Personal interests:I spend my free time with my BUtiful wife, Lauren, and my three children: Jack, 5, Beau, 3, and Cameron, 1. We enjoy college football, entertaining friends and family, and boating on Morse Reservoir in Noblesville.
Favorite Butler memory:I have several favorite memories! Winning back-to-back conference championships as a member of the football team, cheering on the Dawgs in the National Championship in back-to-back years, studying abroad for an entire semester in Australia, and taking our wedding photos on Butler’s campus are just a few of my favorite memories.
Profession:Engagement Manager at Walker Information
Current civic activities:Walker GIVES
Personal interests:
- Reading
- Traveling
- Attending downtown Indy events
- Trying new restaurants
Favorite Butler memory:Butler beating Xavier in basketball my sophomore year, best game at Hinkle I’ve attended.
Education:
B.S. Political Science (Butler), Juris Doctor (Notre Dame Law School)
Profession:
Litigation Associate Attorney at Ice Miller LLP
Current Civic Activities:
Volunteer at Indiana Youth Group
Personal Interests:
- Trying Moscow Mules at every local spot
- Hot yoga
- Bird watching with my cat, Leslie
Favorite Butler Memory:
My favorite Butler memory was traveling to Selma, Alabama with my political science class for the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday march for voting rights. We heard President Obama speak, stood next to Representative John Lewis, and met some really wonderful people.
Education:
Butler University, B.S. Health Sciences
Profession:
Market Access Strategy & Analytics, Eli Lilly & Company
Current Civic Activities:
Butler University Young Alumni Board Member
Personal Interests:
- Staying active
- Cooking new recipes
- Baking a weekly sweet treat
- Reading
- Attending concerts
- Solving the New York Times Daily Crosswords
Favorite Butler Memory:
My favorite Butler memory is really a combination of many experiences thanks to all of the organizations I was involved in and wonderful people I met!
Profession:Market Access Strategy & Analytics, Eli Lilly and Company
Current civic activities:
- Boy Scouts of America, Lilly Business Post Advisor
- Indiana Sports Corp, volunteer
- UPWARD Basketball, volunteer referee
- New Palestine United Methodist Church, member
Personal interests:
- Sports (especially Butler Basketball, Golf, and Baseball)
- Running
- Purdue Athletics
- Board games
- Ice cream
- All things Indy
Favorite Butler memory:Storming the court in Hinkle after beating #1 Villanova (twice!)!
Education:
Butler University, Bachelors of Science in Finance & Marketing
Profession:
Eli Lilly & Company, Finance
Current civic activities:
- Butler University Young Alumni Board of Directors
- Second Helpings, Volunteer
- Traders Point Christian Church, Member
- Eagles Way Homeowners Association, Executive Officer
Personal interests:
- Butler Men’s Basketball
- Traveling
- Running/Biking/Walking
- Boating
- Exploring Indy and New Restaurants
Favorite Butler memory:
Participating in a variety of organizations and having the opportunity to meet many fellow Bulldogs!
Profession:Community Marketing Manager at Forty5 Presents
Current civic activities:
- Fun On Weekdays – Indy GroupMe Founder
- IndyChamber’s Life In Indy Indyfluencer
- Foster and Adoption Ministry Care Community Member
Professional organization memberships: American Marketing Association – Indianapolis VP of Hospitality; Butler Young Alumni Board Member; Young Professionals of Central Indiana Member; Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Member
Personal interests:Frequenting coffee shops, trying new restaurants, going to concerts, and writing.
Favorite Butler memory:Being in the pit for the Chainsmokers with all of my sorority sisters for our Sisterhood Retreat!
Profession:Physician’s Assistant at Ascension Medical Group ENT
Current Civic Activities:
- Trader’s Point Christian Church – Kids Ministry volunteer and small group member
- Indiana Sports Corp – volunteer
- 500 Festival – volunteer
Personal Interests:
- Teaching weekly at Cyclebar
- Attending country concerts at Ruoff Music Center
- Trying new and local restaurants with friends and family
- Cheering on Butler basketball
- Traveling to new places and reading new books
- Taking walks with my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Wellington
Favorite Butler Memory:Watching Roosevelt Jones hit his game-winning floater vs. Gonzaga live at Hinkle Fieldhouse in 2013
Profession:Senior Marketplace Manager at UKG
Current Civic Activities:
- Butler University Young Alumni Board
- Currently in the process of becoming a CASA!
Personal Interests:
- Finding the best margarita in Indy!
- Reading
- Cheering on the Dawgs!
Favorite Butler Memory:Too Many!! Cheering on and storming the court after defeating Villanova or welcoming the class of 2024 during Orientation fall of 2020.
Profession:Acquisitions Associate at CREA, LLC
Current Civic Activities:
- Board Member, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana Young Leaders Board
- Nonprofit Consultant & Content Coordinator, Orr Fellowship
- Volunteer, A Kid Again
- EDGE Mentoring
Personal Interests:
- Spending time with friends and family
- Staying active – huge Orangetheory Fitness gal!
- Exploring Indy and hitting all my favorite spots
- Traveling to Michigan, Florida, and Colorado
- Cooking & Reading
Favorite Butler Memory:Far too many to count! A few include cheering on the Butler basketball team, living in the Theta house, Senior year Homecoming & Family Weekend, Mondays at Chatham, and the many pedal bars…forever thankful for all opportunities and best friends that Butler University has given me!
Education:
Butler University, B.A. Spanish (2017) and Masters of Business Administration (2021)
Profession:
Member Services Director, West Indy Racquet Club
Personal Interests:
- Travel!
- Coach high school tennis
- Check out new places around Indy
Favorite Butler Memory:
Studying abroad in Spain.