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Alumni Affinity Groups

Stern Alumni Affinity Groups are committed to connecting alumni with one another, students, and the School through events, programs, and philanthropy.

Join an Affinity Group

Affinity groups connect NYU Stern alumni with shared interests and careers at events throughout the year. To join an affinity group, log in via Stern Network and select the "Alumni Groups" tab. 

Black and Latino Alumni Group

Brings together alumni with a broad range of perspectives. The group hosts various events throughout the year including the signature Spring Soiree.

Handshake and laughter at an event

Alumni Committee Leaders: Jennifer Meacham (MBA '15) and Devon McLeod (BS '17)
Staff Contact: Ava Danville


Entertainment, Media, & Technology Alumni Group

Facilitates connections among Stern alumni and students in the EMT space and hosts the EMT Summit, an annual conference that gives Stern alumni and professionals the chance to learn from and connect with industry experts.

Susan Jurevics at the EMT Summit 2019

Alumni Committee Leader: Tibby Iz (MBA '17)
Staff Contact: Erin Malone


Food & Wine Alumni Group

Connects Stern alumni through diverse culinary gatherings, including Taste of Stern, annual market-style event where Stern alumni businesses share tastings of their sweet and savory treats.

Alumni owned companies distribute food and wine at the annual Taste of Stern event

Alumni Committee Leader: Liz Beller Staryak (MBA '14) and Oleg Kurbatskiy (MBA '10)
Staff Contact: Sarah Beth Watson

LGBTQ+ Alumni Group

Creates opportunities to engage on topics of diversity with fellow Stern alumni and hosts the student-alumni reception in partnership with Outclass at the annual ROMBA Conference, which brings together lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) graduate business school students.

Alumni gather at an Outclass rooftop soiree

Alumni Committee Leader: Luzerne McAllister II (MBA '14)
Staff Contact: Ava Danville

Military Veterans Alumni Group

Connects current and prospective students and alumni in the military veterans community at Stern to facilitate professional and personal growth, and hosts events including an annual Alumni-Student Veterans Networking Reception.

Military veterans alumnus addresses the room

Alumni Committee Leader: Michael Taylor (MBA '14)
Staff Contact: Laura Stern

Stern 10 Alumni Group

Stern 10 is the alumni group dedicated to serving all Stern alumni in their first decade out of school. Join exclusive networking events, the annual Stern 10 Holiday Party, and thought leadership talks throughout the year.

Alumni council members on the recent grad committee

Alumni Committee Leader: Natasha Lim (BS '19)
Staff Contact: Marissa Chen


Stern Women in Business Alumnae Group

Building off the Stern mission to promote the global economic value of all genders, the SWIB alumnae group sustains and advances a strong, active network of Stern women. Annual events include the Stern Women in Business Conference, hosted in partnership with the SWIB student club each spring.

Councilmembers mingling

Alumni Committee Leaders: Cathy Choi (MBA '96) and Ruchi Fruitwala (MBA '19)
Staff Contact: Ava Danville

Front of KMC with NYU Flags

Join Stern Network

Stern Network offers an easy way to connect 

Alumni can connect with each other and provide career insights for students through Stern Network, an online networking and mentorship platform.

Ava Danville, Director, Alumni Diversity & Inclusion

Ava Danville

Marissa Chen, Senior Associate Director, Alumni Relations

Marissa Chen

Laura Stern, Senior Associate Director, Alumni Relations

Laura Stern

Sarah Beth Watson, Assistant Director, Alumni Relations

Sarah Beth Watson