The Alumni Board serves as the outreach and engagement arm of Reed’s community.
About the Alumni Board
Board members help strengthen connections among alumni, students, families, and the college by supporting programs, inviting participation, identifying future volunteers, and bringing alumni perspectives into Reed’s broader engagement work.
What the Alumni Board Does
The Board works in partnership with Alumni Relations & Parent Engagement to:
- Strengthen relationships among alumni, students, families, and the college
- Increase participation in events, programs, and volunteer opportunities
- Support pathways from student engagement to alumni leadership
- Help identify and welcome future volunteers
- Encourage a culture of philanthropy and shared responsibility
- Bring alumni perspectives into Reed’s engagement strategy
The board’s work is grounded in Reed’s engagement framework: building relationships, increasing participation, supporting volunteer leadership, and creating long-term connections to the college.
Alumni Board Committees
Much of the board’s work happens through committees and working groups. Each board member serves on one of the committees, but membership is also open to all alumni. Interested in joining one of the committees? Email alumni@reed.edu for more information.
Griffins of the Last Decade Committee
Supports students and recent graduates as they move into alumni life and build lasting connections to Reed.
Diversity & inclusion committee
Supports a more welcoming, representative, and connected alumni community.
Reed career alliance
Connects alumni and students through mentoring, career exploration, and professional support in partnership with CLBR.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee helps shape the future of the Alumni Board by identifying and recommending alumni for board leadership.
The committee includes the immediate past president of the Alumni Board, the current president, and three alumni who are not current board members.
Board Meetings
The Alumni Board meets four times each year:
- Three virtual meetings
- One in-person meeting during Reunions
The Executive Committee meets monthly.
2025-2026 Alumni Board Meetings
- Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET
- Sunday, January 4, 2026 | 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET
- Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | In person during Reunions
Read recent Alumni Board meeting minutes →
Current Alumni Board Members
Learn more about the alumni currently serving on the board.
Constitution and Bylaws
The Alumni Board is governed by the Constitution and Bylaws of the Reed College Alumni Association.
Alumni Board Constitution and Bylaws →