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Regional Alumni Ambassador

The mission of York College of Pennsylvania's Regional Alumni Ambassador Program is to connect alumni geographically through educational, professional and social events, and initiatives that enrich their lives through mentoring and connections. Regional Alumni Ambassadors (RAA) will collaborate with the Office of Alumni Relations and the York College Fund to increase engagement among YCP alumni and students in key regional areas. 

Current regional networks:

  • Susquehanna Valley
  • Towson/Baltimore
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Philadelphia/Delaware Valley
  • New York City
Regional Alumni Ambassadors

Ambassador Information

  • Goals

    Goals

    • To improve engagement and communication between regionally located alumni and the College
    • To build and strengthen the network and leadership skills of each individual alumnus/a
    • To increase the visibility of York College, especially the Office of Alumni Relations and the York College Fund, in key areas or regions
    • To develop mentoring relationships between alumni and current students in order to foster growth and increase the value of a York College degree
  • Responsibilities

    Duties, Responsibilities, and Opportunities

    Student Outreach

    • Participate in the Spartan Pen Pal project
    • Network with prospective students in the region
    • Serve as a mentor to the Student Alumni Council (SAC) and other current York College students 

    Regional Events

    • Host site visits during the #SpartaNation tour
    • Attend/organize regional programs such as networking receptions, happy hours, and Dinner with Spartans
    • Assist in hosting a regional program on the annual YCP Day of Giving to support the York College Fund
    • Attend a yearly regional impact meeting
    • Participate in regional community service projects

    Philanthropy

    • Make an annual gift
    • Speak at events on behalf of the York College Fund
    • Educate peers about the York College Fund
    • Serve as a YCP Day of Giving Social Media Ambassador

    Communication

  • Benefits

    Benefits

    • Early registration for key alumni events such as SpartaFest, Annual Alumni Golf Outing, Annual Alumni Easter Egg Hunt, SpartaNation, etc.
    • Exclusive York College alumni giveaways
    • Receive the Regional Alumni Newsletter
    • Enhancement of personal and professional network
Contact Us
Alumni Relations
Kristen Gurreri, Senior Director, College Development
Grantley Hall
Phone: 717.815.3273
kgurreri@ycp.edu

Michelle Shellenberger '89, Director, Alumni Relations
Grantley Hall, Room 122
717.815.1501
mshellen@ycp.edu

Office email: alumni@ycp.edu

Christina Herman, Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
Grantley Hall, Room 118
717.815.2051
cherman6@ycp.edu
Office email: alumni@ycp.edu

Andrea Jackson, Assistant Director, Development Events
Grantley Hall, Room 117
717.815.6642
ajacks28@ycp.edu
Office email: alumni@ycp.edu

Semester Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Summer Hours (May-August)
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.