Elaine Marieb College of Nursing Alumni Board

UMass Nursing alumni making positive impacts.

Ready to make an impact?

Ready to make an impact on our students and College while collaborating and networking with fellow nursing alumni?

The UMass Amherst Elaine Marieb College of Nursing Alumni Board is led by dedicated board members who work to advance and support alumni, students, and the College. All alumni are welcome to join the board and attend virtual meetings. We meet six times a year, traditionally on the first Monday of every other month with the exception of Labor Day, from September - May.

Mission Statement: To foster a supportive, engaged alumni community that champions the mission of EMCON and contributes to its sustainable growth.

What can you expect when you join the alumni board?

  • A dedicated group of alumni spanning multiple decades and programs from the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing
  • Opportunities for student mentorship
  • Strategy updates and Q&A with Dean Allison Vorderstrasse
  • Interact with faculty and students at the college to get a personal view and perspective

Alumni Board Members 

  • Emily Amico:  BS/2000
  • Priscilla Amankwah:  BS/2020
  • Michael Bartolo:  BS/2019
  • Paula Boylan:  BS/2005
  • Jennifer Hotchkiss:  BS/2014
  • Kyle Kendall:  BS/2021
  • Janet Moore:  MS/1993, PhD/2009
  • Babatunde Olatinwo:  BS/2021
  • Marie Rohan:  MS/1974
  • Cheryl Sabola:  BS/1985
  • Heather Schmidt:  BS/2020
  • Christine Schrauf:  BS/1968, MS/1975
  • Dominique Scott:  BS/2023
  • Cheryl Smith:  BS/1994
  • Barbara Stanley:  MS/2000
  • Nancy Thompson:  BS/1973, MS/1991 - Interim Board Chair