A map with the Northeast states highlighted. On the map locations of the Grinnell regional networks. Dots and labels for: Northern New England, Boston, South New England, New York, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh.

Northeast Regional Networks

From Boston to New York City, Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, and many communities in between, Grinnellians across the Northeast stay connected and engaged. Whether attending a local gathering or helping to organize one, there are many ways to be part of the Grinnell community in this region. 

Want to get involved? If you’re interested in volunteering and helping plan events, or don’t see a network near you, please contact Monique Armbrister, associate director of alumni and donor relations, at 641-269-4417 or armbristerm@grinnell.edu.

For upcoming events in your region, visit the Alumni Events Calendar.

Grinnell-in-Northern New England

Includes: Vermont, New Hampshire, and parts of northeastern New York

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 215 alumni plus 145 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister.

Grinnell-in-Boston

Includes: Eastern Massachusetts

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 690 alumni plus 760 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister.

Connect: Grinnell in Boston Facebook group | [boston] page on [plans] 

Grinnell-in-Southern New England

Includes: Western Massachusetts, southeastern New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 360 alumni plus 220 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinators: Jake Joseph ’11 and Anna Halpin-Healy ’13

ConnectGrinnell-in-Southern New England Facebook group

Grinnell-in-New York

Includes: Greater New York City (including parts of New Jersey)

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 1,500 alumni plus 1,700 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister.

Connect: Grinnell in NY Facebook group | [nyc] page on [plans]

Grinnell-in-Philadelphia

Includes: Eastern Pennsylvania, parts of New Jersey, and Delaware

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 370 alumni plus 390 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister.

Grinnell-in-Pittsburgh

Includes: Western Pennsylvania and parts of eastern Ohio

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 120 alumni plus 150 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister.

Connect: Grinnell College Alumni in Pittsburgh Facebook group