Who Are We?

The Valparaiso University Alumni Association (VUAA) promotes and supports the University’s mission and keeps alumni forever connected to Valparaiso University and each other. Since 1934, the VUAA has served as the bridge between alumni and Valpo through a variety of programs and services, both on campus and across the country.

If you are an alumna or alumnus of Valparaiso University, welcome! All graduates or former students who have completed at least one semester at Valpo are automatically members, free of charge. Honorary membership is presented to anyone who receives an honorary degree from the University and to individuals selected by the VUAA board of directors.

In addition to selecting award recipients from the Association's nominees, the VUAA board welcomes first-year students to Valpo, helps host regional and social events for the Valpo community, celebrates graduation with seniors, and welcomes alumni back to campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend. To become more active in the VUAA, email the VUCAN team at alumni@valpo.edu or fill out our Alumni Involvement Form to learn about volunteer opportunities.

Executive Board of Directors

The VUAA Board of Directors meets in person twice a year and manages the programs, events, and activities of the association. The VUAA Board of Directors aims to maintain a balance in its membership that reflects the demographic and geographic characteristics of the entire alumni population.

VUAA board members serve three-year terms and represent various class years, geographic areas, and each of the colleges of the University. In recruiting new members to the board, a nominating committee seeks input from all alumni and actively recruits new members annually. If you are interested in a position on the board, or would like to recommend someone, please contact us at alumni@valpo.edu.

Heidi Brockmann

Heidi Brockmann Sturmfels ’87

President

Chaska, Minnesota
heidi.sturmfels@valpo.edu

Jonathan Cisneros

Jonathan Cisneros ’16

Incoming President

Fishers, Indiana
jonathan.cisneros@valpo.edu

Alumni-President-Assoc

Danielle “Dani” Carter '06 Iddins ‘08 MALS

Past President

Indianapolis, Indiana
danielle.iddins@valpo.edu

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Barbara Ruhe ’70, ’76 J.D.

Secretary

Wethersfield, Connecticut
barbara.ruhe@valpo.edu

Samuel_Mihalich

Samuel Mihalich ’20

Treasurer

Rachel Evans

Rachel Evans ’11

Guild Liaison

Davenport, Iowa
rachel.evans@valpo.edu

Jack Colwell ’25

Jack Colwell ’25

VUCAN Liaison

Chillicothe, Illinois
jack.colwell@valpo.edu

Directors

Kimberly Dana ’91

Kimberly Dana ’91

Nashville, Tennessee
kimberly.dana@valpo.edu

Maiah Deogracias '24 Decatur

Maiah Deogracias '24 Decatur

Carmel, Indiana
maiah.deogracias@valpo.edu

Dawn Ducan

Dawn Duncan ’89

Lynn, Massachusetts
dawn.duncan@valpo.edu

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Glenn Gilmore ’81

Jennifer Kvasnicka '18 Petitte '19 MHA

Jennifer Kvasnicka '18 Petitte '19 MHA

Valparaiso, Indiana
jennifer.petitte@valpo.edu

Adrienne Rodriguez-Aranda ’02

Adrienne Rodriguez-Aranda ’02

Alexandria, Virginia
adrienne.rodriguezaranda@valpo.edu

Student Members

Mason Tulacz '26, Computer Science
Karson Hollander '26, Chemistry

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