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Alumni Board
The Avila University Alumni Board fosters a lifelong community that celebrates the values of Avila by connecting our alumni, faculty, students, staff and friends through networking, events, community philanthropy, career engagement and more. Avila University Alumni Board members continuously serve as ambassadors for Avila by spreading the mission and values of our founders to the greater alumni community.
If you would like more information on the board please contact Megan Baker, Director of Alumni Relations at 816.501.2430, megan.baker@avila.edu or connect with one our board members listed below.
Areas of Focus:
- Athletic Events: Focuses on the planning and implementation of alumni athletic events in coordination with the Athletics Department, Alumni Relations, and current athletic teams.
- Affinity focus area connects non-traditional alumni through events and activities.
- Events & Activities focuses on creating engagement opportunities for alumni both on and off campus, including Homecoming, Corks N Kegs, networking Happy Hours, Annual Steer Dinner, and other University events.
- Awards and Recognition for Outstanding Alumni focuses on the selection of annual awards given to exemplary alumni. Reviews requests and nominations for the alumni awards and identifies additional ways to recognize alumni accomplishments. Email alumni@avila.edu for information on making a Outstanding Alumni Award nomination.
- Class Captain focuses on location an individual from each class year that can serve as a singular point of contact for events and updates. Are you interested in being a class captain for your year? Contact alumni@avila.edu today!
Current Board Members
Hannah Masters ‘20
President
International Business
- Master of Business Administration
- Executive Director of Financial Aid and Student Accounts, Cottey College
Brandon R. Allen, MD’05
Pre-Med/Biology
- Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine
Donelle Cannafax ’10
Business Administration
- Strategic Change Management Consultant
- Founder M Powered Strategies
- Senior Business Analyst, Louis Dreyfus Company
Maria Davies ‘00
Nursing
- Progeny Health
Sarah McKee ’02
BA, History
- UMKC Course Coordinator
Heather Parrish ’14
Nursing
- Dental Hygienist
Aaron Rogers ’19
Psychology
- Personal Banker
Ruth Seiler Korecki ’75
Nursing
- Retired Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer Spiess ‘92
BA in Natural Sciences
- Moberly Area Community College-Biology professor
- Mary Kay Cosmetics
Lucas “Coach” Wiester ’04
History
- Assistant Director of Academic Support Bryan College of Health
Brie Campbell ’18
secretary
Management
- Coordinator of College and Alumni Relations for The University of Alabama, College of Communication & Information Sciences
Mrs. Erin Caswell ’11
Education
- Vice President of Operations, The Lewer Companies
Robbie Davies ‘99 ’07
Marketing and General Management
- Retirement Consultant
- Business Process Analyst for Empower Retirement
Jody Mitchell ’25
Management
- Chief Organizational Officer Avila University
Mary Von Bohland Rau ’99
B.S., Pre-Medicine
- Ft Osage School Dist., Physical Therapist
Devin Senerius ’21
Education
- Outside Sales Representative UniFirst
Beth VanDyke ’16
Vice President
Education
- Director of Admissions and Marketing Rockhurst High School
Emily Woods ’22
Nursing
- Intensive Care Unity Nurse St. Joseph Medical Center