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 Sturmfels ’87
President
Chaska, Minnesota
heidi.sturmfels@valpo.edu
Jonathan Cisneros ’16
Incoming President
Fishers, Indiana
jonathan.cisneros@valpo.edu
Danielle “Dani” Carter '06 Iddins ‘08 MALS
Past President
Indianapolis, Indiana
danielle.iddins@valpo.edu
Barbara Ruhe ’70, ’76 J.D.
Secretary
Wethersfield, Connecticut
barbara.ruhe@valpo.edu
Samuel Mihalich ’20
Treasurer
Phoenix
samuel.mihalich@valpo.edu
Rachel Evans ’11
Guild Liaison
Davenport, Iowa
rachel.evans@valpo.edu
Jack Colwell ’25
VUCAN Liaison
Chillicothe, Illinois
jack.colwell@valpo.edu
Directors
Kimberly Dana ’91
Nashville, Tennessee
kimberly.dana@valpo.edu
Maiah Deogracias '24 Decatur
Carmel, Indiana
maiah.deogracias@valpo.edu
Dawn Duncan ’89
Lynn, Massachusetts
dawn.duncan@valpo.edu
Glenn Gilmore ’81
Waco, Texas
glenn.gilmore@valpo.edu
Jennifer Kvasnicka '18 Petitte '19 MHA
Valparaiso, Indiana
jennifer.petitte@valpo.edu
Adrienne Rodriguez-Aranda ’02
Alexandria, Virginia
adrienne.rodriguezaranda@valpo.edu
Student Members
Mason Tulacz '26, Computer Science
Karson Hollander '26, Chemistry
Students, Faculty, and Staff
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