West Regional Networks
From Seattle to San Francisco, Denver to Los Angeles, and even across the islands of Hawaii, Grinnellians are connected throughout the western United States. Whether in a major metro area or a smaller community, there’s likely a regional network nearby—or an opportunity to start one.
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 area, visit the Alumni Events Calendar.
Grinnell-on-the-Front Range
Includes: Southeastern Wyoming and the metro areas of Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver, and Colorado Springs, Colorado
Grinnellians in the area: 740 alumni plus 975 students, parents, and friends
Regional Coordinators: Jennifer Beinart ’06 and Jason Reynolds ’94
Connect: Grinnell-on-the-Front Range Facebook group | [denver] page on [plans]
Grinnell-in-Puget Sound
Includes: Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, and surrounding areas in northwestern Washington
Grinnellians in the area: 785 alumni plus 780 students, parents, and friends
Regional Coordinators: Stephen MacFarlane ’82 and Nancy Ying ’95
Connect: Grinnell-in-Puget Sound Facebook group | [seattle] page on [plans]
Grinnell-in-Portland
Includes: Greater Portland, Oregon
Grinnellians in the area: 585 alumni plus 615 students, parents, and friends
Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister
Grinnell-in-the-Bay Area
Includes: San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and surrounding metro areas
Grinnellians in the area: 1,260 alumni plus 1,270 students, parents, and friends
Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister
Grinnell-in-Los Angeles
Includes: Los Angeles, Pasadena, Malibu, Irvine, Orange County, and surrounding communities
Grinnellians in the area: 690 alumni plus 900 students, parents, and friends
Regional Coordinators: Ivy Chang ’01 and Aaron Mardis ’15
Connect: Grinnell-in-Los Angeles Facebook group | [losangeles] page on [plans]
Grinnell-in-Hawaii
Includes: All of Hawaii
Grinnellians in the area: 135 alumni plus 150 students, parents, and friends
Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister