The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Alumni Board & Board Members

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 Association 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 month with the exception of Labor Day, from September - November, and March-May.

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
  • Genevieve Conlin:  BS/1993
  • Sarah Fiske:  BS/2015, MS/2018, PhD/2023
  • Jennifer Hotchkiss:  BS/2014
  • Jocelyn Johnson:  MS/1993
  • Kyle Kendall:  BS/2021
  • Linda Koh:  PhD/2022
  • 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
  • Janet Secatore:  BS/1969, Chair
  • Cheryl Smith:  BS/1994
  • Barbara Stanley:  MS/2000
  • Nancy Thompson:  BS/1973, MS/2009
  • Rachel Tierney:  BS/1962, MS/1974G, PhD/1990