Network
Find your place in the Drake alumni network. Browse regional and affinity communities to stay connected with fellow Bulldogs nationwide.
Alumni Communities
Regional Communities
You may have left Des Moines, but you can still get together with your fellow Bulldogs! Find a Regional Alumni Community near you below.
The Central Iowa Drake Alumni Community is a group of local alumni dedicated to engaging together in Des Moines, Iowa.
Central Iowa Region - Facebook Group
Contacts
Interested in hosting an event or connecting with alumni near you? Contact the Regional Alumni Board member below to get started.
Tom Florian, BN’14, GR’16
Regional Alumni Board Member
thomasjflorian@gmail.com
The Chicago Drake Alumni Community is a group of local alumni dedicated to engaging together in Chicago, Illinois.
Chicago Region - Facebook Group
Contacts
Interested in hosting an event or connecting with alumni near you? Contact one of the Regional Alumni Board members below to get started.
Olive Wassen, AS’18, JO’18
Regional Alumni Board Member Co-Chair
o.wassen@gmail.com
Brooklyn Contreras, BN’16
Regional Alumni Board Member Co-Chair
brooklyn.contreras@hotmail.com
The Dallas Fort-Worth Drake Alumni Community is a group of local alumni dedicated to engaging together in the Dallas Ft. Worth Metropolitan area in Texas.
Dallas Fort-Worth Region - Facebook Group
Contacts
Interested in hosting an event or connecting with alumni near you? Contact the Regional Alumni Board member below to get started.
Adam Graves, JO’16, GR’19
Regional Alumni Board Member
agraves2012@gmail.com
The Denver Drake Alumni Community is a group of local alumni dedicated to engaging together in Denver, Colorado.
Denver Region - Facebook Group
Contacts
Interested in hosting an event or connecting with alumni near you? Contact the Regional Alumni Board member below to get started.
Mark Fetterhoff, JO’05
Regional Alumni Board Member
mfetterhoff@gmail.com
The Houston Drake Alumni Community is a group of local alumni dedicated to engaging together in Houston, Texas.
Houston Region - Facebook Group
Contacts
Interested in hosting an event or connecting with alumni near you? Contact the Regional Alumni Board member below to get started.
Lynn Durning Place, JO’74
Regional Alumni Board Member
512-922-8776
theplace@sbcglobal.net
The Kansas City Drake Alumni Community is a group of local alumni dedicated to engaging together in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Region - Facebook Group
Contacts
Interested in hosting an event or connecting with alumni near you? Contact the Regional Alumni Board member below to get started.
Daniel Alford, JO’09
Regional Alumni Board Member Chair
jamesdanielalford@gmail.com
The Phoenix Drake Alumni Community is a group of local alumni dedicated to engaging together in Phoenix, Arizona.
Phoenix Region - Facebook Group
Contacts
Interested in hosting an event or connecting with alumni near you? Contact one of the Regional Alumni Board members below to get started.
Anna Elbert, JO’07
Regional Alumni Board Member Co-Chair
phoenixdrakealumni@gmail.com
J.D. Fox, JO’05
Regional Alumni Board Member Co-Chair
jdfox05@gmail.com
The Southern California Drake Alumni Community is a group of local alumni dedicated to engaging together in Southern California.
Southern California Region - Facebook Group
Contacts
Interested in hosting an event or connecting with alumni near you? Contact one of the Regional Alumni Board members below to get started.
Lauren Hong, AS’07
Regional & National Alumni Board Member
lauren@outandaboutcomm.com
Lizzy Stuart, AS’16
Regional Alumni Board Member
The St. Louis Drake Alumni Community is a group of local alumni dedicated to engaging together in St. Louis, Missouri.
St. Louis Region - Facebook Group
Contacts
Interested in hosting an event or connecting with alumni near you? Contact the Regional Alumni Board member below to get started.
Jill Farmer, JO’91
Regional Alumni Board Member
jillfarmer87@gmail.com
The Twin Cities Drake Alumni Community is a group of local alumni dedicated to engaging together in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area.
Contacts
Interested in hosting an event or connecting with alumni near you? Contact the Regional Alumni Board member below to get started.
Jennifer Hidding, BN’93
Regional Alumni Board Chair
jhidding@mchsi.com
The Washington D.C. Drake Alumni Community is a group of local alumni dedicated to engaging together in Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. Region - Facebook Group
Contacts
Interested in hosting an event or connecting with alumni near you? Contact the Regional Alumni Board member below to get started.
Skylar Borchardt, AS’17
Regional Alumni Board Member
borchardt.skylar@gmail.com
Affinity Groups
The Black Alumni Drake Community is dedicated to creating opportunities that strengthen alumni and student connections–ranging from activities such as social events to volunteering in the community. Our goal is to continue building a welcoming and supportive Drake community by establishing programming that will connect and engage alumni and students who identify as Black, African, African American, or multi-racial.
Black Alumni Association - Facebook Page
Contacts
Want to make sure you’re receiving communication about the Black Alumni Association or just have questions?
Greg Lin
Assistant Director, Volunteer Engagement
515-271-1947
gregory.lin@drake.edu
See more about who is on our advisory council here.
The mission of the Latinx Alumni Association is to preserve the legacy of Latinx alumni at Drake University by building a community centered on authentic connections & engagement. Membership is open to all Drake University alumni, including non-degreed alumni.
Contacts
The Latinx Alumni Association is looking for alumni members to join its Board. To apply please click here.
Greg Lin
Assistant Director, Volunteer Engagement
515-271-1947
gregory.lin@drake.edu
LGBTQ+ Alums and Allies is a Drake University community of graduates who identify as LGBTQ+ or allies. In addition to staying connected to one another, we're here to support current and prospective students, faculty, and administrators at Drake by advocating for and practicing inclusivity and empowerment.
LGBTQ+ Community - Facebook Group
Contacts
Want to make sure you’re receiving communication about the LGBTQ+ Alumni Association or just have questions?
Greg Lin
Assistant Director, Volunteer Engagement
515-271-1947
gregory.lin@drake.edu
See more about who is on our advisory council here.