Duquesne University serves God by serving students. The Duquesne University Alumni Board of Governors affirms the mission of Duquesne by helping alumni maintain positive relationships with their alma mater, supporting the overall goals of the University, and building relationships between current students and alumni. Members of the Alumni Board serve as ambassadors, promote the University mission and participate in outreach and development initiatives.

Standing Committees of the Board include:

  • Governance and Engagement
  • Communications and Marketing
  • Scholarship and Awards
  • Programming and Events
  • Volunteer Engagement

Nominations for New Members

The Alumni Board of Governors seeks enthusiastic alumni with a commitment to serve as volunteers for 2-year terms starting in June of each year. Nominees should have demonstrated past or current involvement with the University and a commitment to the mission of Duquesne.

Board members meet 3 times a year on campus or virtually and also meet with their committees as needed.

ABOG Nominations closed on March 15, 2024. The board meets in May to vote on new members and all candidates will be contacted before June 1 with the results of their candidacy.

Chuck Peterson

Chuck Peterson, B'06, GB'08

President

Alex Brennsteiner

Alex Brennsteiner, HS’12

Vice President
Health Sciences Liaison

Jim Anderson

Jim Anderson M’73

Liaison, Mary Pappert School of Music

Bill Bell

Bill Bell, P'92

At-Large Member

Eileen Crossey

Eileen Crossey, N'72,GE'93

Nursing Liaison

Debbie Cunningham

Debbie Cunningham, A'81

At-Large Member

John DeJames

John DeJames, P'88

Pharmacy Liaison

Carmen DiGiacamo

Carmen DiGiacomo, B'64,GE'75

Emeritus

Joseph Domagala

Joseph Domagala, B'01, GB'03

At-Large Member

Dorian Evans

Dorian Evans, B'16

Young Alumni Network

James Fitzpatrick

James Fitzpatrick, A’74, GE’77

At-Large Member

Dan Hagerty

Dan Hagerty, S'91, GS'96

Business Liaison

Lisa Harris

Lisa Harris, E '89

Emeritus

Ryan Herbinko

Ryan Herbinko, A'07, B'07, L'11

At-Large Member
Co-Chair, Governance and Engagement Committee

Joyce Howard

Joyce Howard, B‘95, L’05

At-Large Member

Jane Joseph

Jane Joseph, A'12

At-Large Member

Rita Joyce

Rita (Ferko) Joyce, A'71, L'75, GA'95

Liberal Arts Liaison
Co-Chair, Governance and Engagement Committee

Geoffrey Kasse

Geoffrey Kasse, B'98

Athletics Liaison

Venetia Khouri

Venetia Khouri E'23

Liaison, Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion

Monica Lamar

Monica Lamar GE'09

Liaison, School of Education

Taylor Mele

Taylor Mele B’15

At-Large Member

Jonathan Ogurchak

Jonathan Ogurchak, GP'09

Immediate Past President
At-Large Member

Jess Peretin

Jessica Peretin S’92

Liaison, Greek Life

Joseph Polk

Joseph M. Polk, BSBA '93

At-Large Member

Tynishia Powell

Tynishia Powell, L'16

Law Liaison

Kim Reilly

Kim Reilly A'91

At-Large Member
Co-Chair; Scholarship and Awards Committee

Claudio Simione

Claudio Simione

Student Government President

Ron Surmacz

Ron Surmacz, GB'86

Emeritus

Travis Weaver

Travis Weaver GP’14

Liaison, Veterans Affairs

Yankoski

Linda Yankoski GE'03

At-Large Member

Tara Zurcher

Tara Zurcher, B'12, GB'14

Business Liaison