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

Southeast Regional Networks

From Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, Richmond to Raleigh, and even down to Naples and Memphis, Grinnellians are building community across the Southeast. Whether you’re in a bustling city or a quieter corner of the region, there’s a place for you to connect. 

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.

Explore events near you on the Alumni Events Calendar.

Grinnell-in-Washington, D.C.

Includes: Washington, D.C., parts of Maryland, and northern Virginia

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 1,340 alumni plus 1,440 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinators: Greg Gaines ’72 and Kartik Sheth ’93

ConnectGrinnell in DC Facebook group | [dc] page on [plans]

Grinnell-in-Richmond

Includes: Greater Richmond, Virginia area

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 115 alumni plus 115 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinators: Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister

Grinnell-in-the-Triangle

Includes: Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 275 alumni plus 325 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinators: Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister

Grinnell-in-Western North Carolina

Includes: Most of western NC, plus parts of Georgia and South Carolina

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 175 alumni plus 125 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinators: Alison Hayes ’87.

Grinnell-in-Atlanta

Includes: Greater Atlanta metro area

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 220 alumni plus 260 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinators: Aaron Wright ’02 and Abby Wright ’04.

Grinnell-in-Naples

Includes: Southern section of Florida up through the Tampa area

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 270 alumni plus 270 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinators: Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister

Grinnell-in-Memphis

Includes: Greater Memphis area

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 35 alumni plus 40 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinators: Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister