Alumni Chapters

Wherever life takes you, we're there

The Alumni Association helps you build a relationship with the university that will last a lifetime, providing a bridge between the college experience and the professional world through activities and experiences that remind students why FGCU is so special.

Chapters and SWFL Networks

Volunteer-led alumni groups connect graduates with Eagles within communities throughout the United States or with whom you shared a common interest with while at FGCU.

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Find a chapter near you

Eastern U.S. Chapters

Atlanta, GA
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Welcome Eagles! We are excited to be one of the FGCU alumni chapters located across the country. We provide opportunities for you to reconnect with friends, meet fellow alumni in the area, and attend social and educational programs throughout the year that keep you connected to FGCU. With more than 1,200 alumni living in the Fort Lauderdale area, getting involved and attending events are great ways to build your personal and professional networks. Feel free to contact us with any ideas you might have as we continue to strengthen our local alumni community. We look forward to meeting you at future events and bringing a little bit of FGCU to the Fort Lauderdale area.

Lauren Filippi '14

Fort Lauderdale Chapter President

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New York, NY
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As the president of the FGCU chapter of New York City, 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

FGCU New York City Chapter President

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Sarasota, FL
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The Sarasota Chapter offers an array of intellectual, social, and volunteer programs on- and off-campus to encourage alumni to remain engaged with the FGCU community. My goal as president is to keep all FGCU traditions alive, create ways to connect alumni with each other and the community and continue to strengthen the lifelong relationship our alumni have with the university.

Don’t hesitate to reach out should you have any interest in learning more about the chapter, if you have any ideas for programs or events, or if you would like to get involved in chapter leadership.

Go Eagles!

Jordan Barham '12

Sarasota Chapter President

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Tallahassee, FL
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Greetings FGCU Alumni and Friends! As president of the Tallahassee Chapter, I would like to welcome everyone to the newest FGCU alumni chapter. This year, we will be organizing some great events to provide increased opportunities for social and professional contacts among our alumni in the area. I encourage you to get involved and help us show our FGCU pride. I look forward to meeting you at future events and would love to hear from anyone with comments or suggestions

Toma Sokolikj ,10

Tallahassee Chapter President

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Tampa, FL
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Greetings FGCU Alumni and Friends! As president of the Tampa Chapter, I would like to welcome everyone in the area. This year, we will be organizing some great events to provide increased opportunities for social and professional contacts among our alumni in the Tampa area. I encourage you to get involved and help us show our FGCU pride. I look forward to meeting you at future events and would love to hear from anyone with comments or suggestions

Jessica Scanlon ‘16
Tampa Chapter President

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Washington, D.C.
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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 Chapter of Washington, D.C., 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 Jevolski '07
Washington, D.C. Chapter President

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Central U.S. Chapters

If you are interested in becoming a chapter leader, email Austin Byrd at abyrd@fgcu.edu or FGCUDenver@gmail.com

Western U.S. Chapters

Find your network

Student Government

Creating a lifelong network to connect former members of the FGCU Student Government.

Contact: Jalisa White

Faculty & Staff

You always talked the Eagle talk, but now you walk the walk as an official member of the team that makes FGCU tick. Meet other alumni employees who make FGCU a part of daily life.

Contact: Ysatiz Pinero

Resort & Hospitality

Whether you're in the spa, resort, restaurant or club, it's no doubt you know how to have a good time.

Contact: Dale Moeller or McKenzie Van Essen-Morris

Resident Advisors

Were you the “adult” among the kids at our residential halls back in the day? Swap stories and catch up with others who served as on campus housing resident assistants.

Contact: Elizabeth Butterbaugh

Greek Life

The bonds made as members of fraternities and sororities might fade a bit over time — if you let them. We want to help make sure that doesn’t happen.

Contact: Payton Mitchell or Lisa Ray

College of Education

Eagle teachers are spreading The FGCU Effect. Inspiring those who inspire others to the next generation of Southwest Florida students.

Contact: Robin Osborne

Chapter and Network Leader Resources

The information provided through the links below is intended to help guide chapter and network leadership as you grow and maintain your area's annual chapter activities.

Management Toolkit
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- Chapter Manual
- Reimbursement Procedures
Best Practices
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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.
- Planning Speaker Events
- Professional Networking Nights
- Update Contact Information Sheet
- Attendance Sheet
Forms and Templates
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Annual Giving
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Interested in starting a chapter or network? Contact Austin Byrd at abyrd@fgcu.edu.