Northeast Regional Networks
There are numerous active regional networks in the northeastern part of the United States. If you would like to volunteer for your local regional network planning committee or if you don’t see a network in the northeast close to you, please contact Ashley Renstrom-Schaefer, associate director of alumni and donor relations, at 641-269-9317 or schaefer@grinnell.edu.
For more information about upcoming events in your area, please visit the Alumni Events Calendar page.
Grinnell-in-Northern New England
The Grinnell-in-Northern New England Regional Network encompasses all of Vermont, New Hampshire, and parts of northeastern New York. About 215 alumni live in this regional network with network and an additional 145 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the college live in the area.
The Grinnell-in-Northern New England Regional Coordinators are: Toben Galvin ’95 and Phil Sletten ’11.
Grinnell-in-Boston
The Grinnell-in-Boston Regional Network extends through eastern Massachusetts. Around 690 alumni live in this regional network network and an additional 760 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.
The Grinnell-in-Boston Regional Coordinator is: Mackenzie Shanahan ’14.
Connect with your local Grinnell community through the [boston] page on [plans] and the Grinnell in Boston Facebook group.
Grinnell-in-Southern New England
The Grinnell-in-Southern New England Regional Network encompasses western Massachusetts, portions of southeast New York, all of Connecticut, and all of Rhode Island. Around 360 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 220 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.
The Grinnell-in-Southern New England Regional Coordinators are: Jake Joseph ’11 and Anna Halpin-Healy ’13.
Connect with your local Grinnell community through the Grinnell-in-Southern New England Facebook group.
Grinnell-in-New York
The Grinnell-in-New York Regional Network encompasses all of greater New York City, which includes a small portion of New Jersey. Around 1500 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 1700 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.
The Grinnell-in-New York Regional Network does not currently have any regional coordinators. If you are interested in serving in this role, please contact Ashley Renstrom-Schaefer, associate director of alumni and donor relations, at 641-269-9317 or schaefer@grinnell.edu.
Connect with your local Grinnell community through the Grinnell in NY Facebook group, the [nyc] page on [plans], or by emailing alumni@grinnell.edu to be added to the [nygrin] alumni listserv.
Grinnell-in-Philadelphia
The Grinnell-in-Philadelphia Regional Network encompasses all of eastern Pennsylvania, part of New Jersey, and Delaware. Around 370 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 390 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.
The Grinnell-in-Philadelphia Regional Coordinator is: Erin Owen ’94.
Grinnell-in-Pittsburgh
The Grinnell-in-Pittsburgh Regional Network encompasses eastern Pennsylvania and a nearby portion of Ohio. Around 120 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 150 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.
The Grinnell-in-Pittsburgh Regional Coordinators are: Garth Jones ’88 and Tara Meyer ’86.
Connect with your local Grinnell community through the Grinnell College Alumni in Pittsburgh Facebook group.