The Butler University Alumni Association (BUAA) recently welcomed seven new members to its Board of Directors. The new members began a four-year term in June and will attend their first quarterly BUAA Board meeting this week. The BUAA in partnership with the Office of Butler Community Engagement serves as a champion of alumni engagement by inspiring alumni and friends to share their time, talent, and treasure to advance Butler’s Mission and Vision.
“We are delighted to welcome our seven new members to the Butler University Alumni Association Board of Directors. Each of these individuals brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication that will undoubtedly enrich our community. We look forward to the meaningful contributions they will make over the next four years, supporting Butler University’s mission and enhancing our alumni network,” says Delia Askew-Harris, BUAA President.
In alphabetical order, the new Board members are:
- Kate Kennedy ’04 JCA, Cincinnati, OH
Chief Operating Officer, Arts Wave - Theo Leverenz ’74 LAS, Georgetown, KY
Consultant, Organizational Development and Planning, E.P.P.A. Consulting - David Martin ’13 COPHS, Chicago, IL
Senior Medical Science Liaison, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine - Michele McConnell ’93 JCA, Newark, NJ
Broadway Singer & Actress - Joseph Owen ’08 COPHS, Chicago, IL
Executive Director, Specialty Operations at Coram CVS Specialty-CVS Health - Irem Rashidfarokhi ’05 LSB, Fishers, IN
Chief Executive Officer, DIMA Investments - Leslie Siems ’00 COPHS, Greenwood, IN
US Field Medical Director, Hematology MSL Strategy and Training, Bristol Myers Squibb
Nominations for board membership are accepted throughout the year. Self-nominations are encouraged. New members begin their four-year terms at the beginning of the academic calendar following the election. To nominate a graduate for the Alumni Association Board of Directors, please submit a nomination online. The deadline for nominations is October 31 for terms beginning the following June. For more information or to request a printed nomination form, contact the Office of Butler Community Engagement.