Map of the Southeastern US with dots at the locations of the Grinnell College regional networks.

Southeast Regional Networks

There are numerous active regional networks in the southeastern 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 area 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-Washington, D.C.

The Grinnell-in-Washington, D.C. Regional Network encompasses the District of Columbia, portions of Virginia, and nearby parts of Maryland. Around 1,340 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 1,440 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.

The Grinnell-in-Washington, D.C. 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 alumni community through the Grinnell in DC Facebook group, the [dc] page on [plans], or by emailing alumni@grinnell.edu to be added to the [dcgrin] alumni listserv.

Grinnell-in-Richmond

The Grinnell-in Richmond Regional Network encompasses the greater Richmond-area. Around 115 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 115 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.

The Grinnell-in-Richmond 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.  

Grinnell-in-the-Triangle

The Grinnell-in-the-Triangle Regional Network extends through the Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh areas of North Carolina. Around 275 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 325 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.

The Grinnell-in-the-Triangle 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.  

Grinnell-in-Western North Carolina

The Grinnell-in-Western North Carolina Regional Network encompasses most of western North Carolina, stretching slightly into Georgia and South Carolina. Around 175 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 125 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.

The Grinnell-in-Western North Carolina Regional Coordinator is: Alison Hayes ’87.

Grinnell-in-Atlanta

The Grinnell-in-Atlanta Regional Network encompasses the greater Atlanta-area. Around 220 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 260 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.

The Grinnell-in-Atlanta Regional Coordinators are: Aaron Wright ’02 and Abby Wright ’04.

Grinnell-in-Naples

The Grinnell-in Naples Regional Network encompasses the southern section of Florida, extending north until the Tampa-area. Around 270 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 270 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.

The Grinnell-in-Naples 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.  

Grinnell-in-Memphis

The Grinnell-in-Memphis Regional Network encompasses the greater Memphis-area. Around 35 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 40 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area. Although small, this regional network still gets together!

The Grinnell-in-Memphis Regional Network Coordinator is: Mari Guttman ’09.