Alumni Chapters

Greetings Eagles of Cape Coral!

The FGCU Cape Coral chapter aims to build a stronger post-graduate experience, helping you connect with fellow Eagles and providing you with resources for networking and professional development. If you have ideas for future events, exciting news you'd like to share with the chapter, please feel free to reach out! 

Annie Banion '17
Cape Coral Chapter Vice President

For more information about the FGCU Cape Coral Eagles Chapter, email Annie.

If you are interested in becoming the Cape Coral Chapter Leader, email alumnirelations@fgcu.edu

Greetings Eagles,

I would like to extend South Florida's Warmest Welcome to all Alumni who reside in Sunny South Florida! The Fort-Lauderdale Eagles Chapter is here to serve as a resource for you. Our goal is to provide you the space to explore professional development opportunities, and engage at social gatherings with your fellow Alumni. Together we can create life-long memories beyond the classroom, and that's the FGCU effect! I welcome the opportunity to speak to you about details for upcoming events and hearing your suggestions, as I look forward to interacting with you soon! 

Chelsea Mills '19
Fort Lauderdale Chapter President

For more information about the FGCU Fort Lauderdale Eagles Chapter, email Chelsea.

Welcome, City of Palms Eagles!

The FGCU Fort Myers Eagles chapter exists to be a resource for all FGCU graduates as we strive to build a strong alumni community in the area. Join us at our ongoing social and networking events, as well as opportunities for community involvement. WINGS UP!

Emily Beltran '20
Fort Myers Chapter President

Sorena Vargas '20
Fort Myers Chapter Vice President

Sara Trinci '21
Fort Myers Chapter Secretary

Breanna O'Shea '20
Fort Myers Chapter Treasurer

Kiersten Heilbron '21
Fort Myers Social Media Chair 
 

For more information about the FGCU Fort Myers Eagles Chapter, email Emily Beltran.

The FGCU Ganesville Eagles Chapteris a great way for all local FGCU alumni, family and friends to stay connected and benefit from professional networking, social, and service opportunities right here in our own community.  Join us in promoting FGCU in Gainesville by following our Chapter page on Facebook for updates on events throughout the year.  Wings up!

Bryan Coronel '17
Gainesville Chapter President 

For more information about the FGCU Gainesville Eagles Chapter, email Bryan Coronel. 

The FGCU Jacksonville Eagles Chapter is a great way for all local FGCU alumni, family and friends to stay connected and benefit from professional networking, social, and service opportunities right here in our own community.  Join us in promoting FGCU in Jacksonville by following our Chapter page on Facebook for updates on events throughout the year.  Wings up!
Jennifer Joyce '12  '15
Jacksonville Chapter President

Stefen Wynn '09
Jacksonville Chapter Vice President 

Brierra Mack '18
Jacksonville Chapter Secretary 

Ron Angerer '09
Jacksonville Chapter Treasurer
 
For more information about the FGCU Jacksonville Eagles, email Jennifer.

Greetings Eagles of Naples!

The purpose of the FGCU Naples Eagle Chapter is to help establish a presence in the local area as well as be a resource for current and future alumni of FGCU. We aim to exemplify our “Once an Eagle, always an Eagle,” FGCU spirit by creating a network of professionals, having constant social and networking events, and opportunities for community involvement.

McKenzie Van-Essen Morris '14
Naples Chapter Co-President 

Jenny Parrish '19
Naples Chapter Co-President

Rachel Faramo '05
Naples Chapter Vice President 

Alexa Nargi '17
Naples Chapter Secretary

Natalie Finazzo '19
Naples Chapter Treasurer 

For more information about the FGCU Naples Eagles Chapter, email McKenzie and Jenny.

The FGCU Orlando Eagles Chapteris a great way for all local FGCU alumni, family and friends to stay connected and benefit from professional networking, social, and service opportunities right here in our own community.  Join us in promoting FGCU in Orlando by following our Chapter page on Facebook for updates on events throughout the year.  Wings up!

Cait Schall '16
Orlando Chapter President 

Jenna Gillan '17
Orlando Chapter Vice President 

Marygrace Slebodnik '17
Orlando Chapter Secretary

Sara Miller '14
Orlando Chapter Treasurer 

For more information abuout the Orlando Chapter email Cait.

Welcome Eagles!

The FGCU Sarasota Eagles Chapter is a great way for all local FGCU alumni, family and friends to stay connected and benefit from professional networking, social, and service opportunities right here in our own community.  Join us in promoting FGCU in Sarasota by following our Chapter page on Facebook for updates on events throughout the year.  Wings up!

Jim Dailey '12
Sarasota Chapter Co-President

Danielle Visone '14 '16
Sarasota Chapter Co-President

For more information about upcoming events, email Jim and Danielle.

If you are interested in becoming a chapter leader, email alumnirelations@fgcu.edu. 

The FGCU Tampa Eagles Chapter is a great way for all local FGCU alumni, family and friends to stay connected and benefit from professional networking, social, and service opportunities right here in our own community.  Join us in promoting FGCU in Tampa by following our Chapter page on Facebook for updates on events throughout the year.  Wings up!

Andres Velosa '19
Tampa Chapter President

Laura Knight '16
Tampa Chapter Vice President

Laura Moch '18
Tampa Chapter Secretary

Alex Bethune '15
Tampa Chapter Treasurer  
 

For more information about upcoming events, email Andres.  

The FGCU West Palm Beach Eagles is a great way for all local FGCU alumni, family and friends to stay connected and benefit from professional networking, social, and service opportunities right here in our own community.  Join us in promoting FGCU in West Palm Beach by following our Chapter page on Facebook for updates on events throughout the year.  Wings up!
Carlos Ospina '18
West Palm Beach Chapter President

Karli Van Keuren '16
West Palm Beach Chapter Vice President

Jessica Held '18
West Palm Beach Chapter Secretary

For more information about upcoming events, email Carlos and Karli. 

The FGCU North Carolina Eagles is a great way for all local FGCU alumni, family and friends to stay connected and benefit from professional networking, social, and service opportunities right here in our own community.  Join us in promoting FGCU in North Carolina by following our Chapter page on Facebook for updates on events throughout the year.  Wings up!

Skye Gonzalez '16
North Carolina Chapter President 

Marissa Maravilla '17
North Carolina Chapter Vice President

Jackie Llorca '15
North Carolina Chapter Secretary

Wes Saunders '18
North Carolina Chapter Treasurer 

For more information about the North Carolina Chapter, email Skye.

As the president of the FGCU New York City Eagles, I extend my warm greetings. The purpose of the FGCU New York City Chapter is to continue the FGCU experience for alumni and to build a sense of community by providing social and professional activities in an inclusive environment, to provide support to current students and recent graduates moving to the area, and to promote Florida Gulf Coast University. We encourage you to reach out to us if you’re interested in learning more or to provide ideas. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

Joseph Marro '11
New York City Chapter President

For more information about the NYC Chapter, email Joseph.

Greetings FGCU alumni and friends! Whether you graduated 10 years ago or just this past year, there are numerous ways for you to stay connected with FGCU and one another right here in our own community. The FGCU D.C. Eagles Chapter, is actively planning events that range in interest from networking and professional development to service and social gatherings. We encourage you to get involved and expand your alumni network. I look forward to seeing you at upcoming events!

Pero Jolevski '07
Washington, D.C. Chapter President

For more information about the Washington D.C. Chapter, email Pero.

 The FGCU Chicago Eagles Chapter is a great way for all local FGCU alumni, family and friends to stay connected and benefit from professional networking, social, and service opportunities right here in our own community.  Join us in promoting FGCU in Chicago by following our Chapter page on Facebook for updates on events throughout the year.  Wings up!

Jordan Davis '19
Chicago Chapter President

For more information about the FGCU Chicago Eagles Chapter, email Jordan.

The FGCU Nashville Eagles Chapter is a great way for all local FGCU alumni, family and friends to stay connected and benefit from professional networking, social, and service opportunities right here in our own community.  Join us in promoting FGCU in Nashville by following our Chapter page on Facebook for updates on events throughout the year.  Wings up!
Jason Finan '18
Nashville Chapter Co-President

Chauntel K. Brown '13 '19
Nashville Chapter Co-President

Brooke Levy '18
Nashville Chapter Vice President

Jacob Horwitz '19
Nashville Chapter Treasurer 

For more information about the Nashville Chapter, email Jason and Chauntel.
To contact the Vice President, email Brooke Levy.
To contact the Treasurer, email Jacob Horwitz.

 Welcome, Rocky Mountain Eagles! 

My name is Jaime Tirado. I’m an FGCU graduate two times over with a BA in political science and an MA in Public Administration. I current live in Denver, CO where I also work for the City and County of Denver. I dedicate my professional hours to data visualization and management. I’m elated to be a leader for the Rocky Mountain chapter and look forward to welcoming more eagles out west!

Make sure to check out the FGCU Rocky Mountain Eagles Chapter for any announcements or upcoming events! If you have ideas for future events, exciting news you'd like to share, or would like to find ways to get involved and stay connected with the chapter, feel free to reach out, I'm happy to be a resource for you!

We'll see you soon!
Jaime Tirado'18
Rocky Mountain Chapter President

For more information about the Rocky Mountain Chapter, email Jaime.

If you are interested in becoming a chapter leader, email alumnirelations@fgcu.edu. 

Bay Area Alumni try to meet a few times a year. Since we represent Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Emeryville, and Marin, we try to keep them casual and accessible, mostly to network, discuss start-up horror stories, and to watch the latest FGCU athletes compete. Isaac Roman '12

San Francisco Chapter President 

For more information about the San Francisco Eagles Chapter, email Isaac.

• Chapter Manual
• Reimbursement Procedures

Planning chapter events can be challenging for both new and seasoned volunteers. We're here to help! Alumni chapter volunteers and Alumni Association staff have compiled these downloadable handouts on Chapter Best Practices. Each version contains information on Alumni Association initiatives, helpful tips for planning events and chapter marketing, as well as outside-the-box ideas to make each event your own.  

Please contact your chapter liaison for more information. 

• Event Planning 101
• Social Media 101
• Planning Speaker Events
• Professional Networking Nights
• Update Contact Information Sheet
• Attendance Sheet

• Event Proposal Form
• Email Request Form
• Event Summary Form

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