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alumni council
The purpose of the Alumni Council is to promote engagement opportunities for a global network of former students through purposeful, equitable, mutually beneficial programs that foster lifelong relationships with each other and to the school. The Alumni Council, situated under the purview of the Office of Advancement, serves as a vehicle by which alumni are able to systematically and formally engage with the school and community in ways that are meaningful to them.
Any individual who has been a member of a regular-session class (“Class”) at Buckingham Browne & Nichols for at least one year is considered a graduate once that Class has matriculated and, therefore, eligible to join the Alumni Council.
If you have any questions, contact Brianna Smith ‘10, Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, at bsmith@bbns.org
The BB&N Alumni of Color Network is a space to find community, re-engage with peers, teachers and the broader BB&N community, to lend your voice about experiences at BB&N and beyond, help strategize and support the implementation of anti-racist/anti-oppression and restorative justice work at BB&N. We would love to have you be a part of the work. If you are interested, please fill out the form below or contact Milyna Phillips ’99 or alumniofcolornetwork@bbn-aoc.org.
Alumni Council Chair Boston
Ariane Schwartz graduated from BB&N in 2001 as a lifer and was very active in instrumental music programs and was an editor of The Vanguard. Ariane joined the Alumni Council in 2018 and is the current Chair. She joined the AC to reconnect with the BB&N community after having spent several years living away from the Boston area and was previously Co-Lead of the Alumni Awards Committee. As Chair, she is also on the Board of Trustees. Ariane lives in Boston, MA. When she is not working her day job or mingling at a BB&N event, you will find her traveling or researching the latest restaurants and food trends.
Alumni Council Vice Chair, Boston
Jonathan Shapira graduated BB&N in1998 as a lifer. Jonathan was passionate about History, Government, and Economics at BB&N, and he was captain of the Boys Tennis team. Jonathan originally joined the Alumni Council in 2008 and joined the Executive Committee in 2021. As Chair-Elect, Jonathan supports the work of Ariane and the Executive Committee, and he will serve as Chair starting in 2025. Jonathan lives in Boston’s South End with his wife Christina, daughter Elle, and his dog Georgie, and he is the Chief Legal Officer and Head of People at a cybersecurity startup.
Secretary & Volunteer Engagement, Governance & Stewardship Committee Lead, Boston
Alix Wozniak graduated BB&N in 2010 as a lifer, minus one semester in high school when she attended the Mountain School. Alix joined the Alumni Council in 2021 and serves as the Secretary and Co-Lead of the Volunteer Engagement, Governance & Stewardship (VEGS) Committee. She joined the AC to reconnect with the BB&N community, engage with alumni from across different generations, and support the national network of inspirational and exceptional alumni. She also serves as the Young Alumni Board of Trustee member. Alix lives in Weston, MA with her husband Nick (‘08), daughter Aurora, and two labrador retrievers. When she is not working her day job or mingling at a BB&N event, you will find her cooking in the kitchen or hanging outside in the yard or garden.
Volunteer Engagement, Governance & Stewardship Committee Lead, Boston
Talia Mercado graduated BB&N in 2011 and joined the Alumni Council in 2022 and serves as the Co-Lead of the Volunteer Engagement, Governance & Stewardship (VEGS) Committee. She joined the AC to reconnect with the BB&N community and support the Alumni Office’s efforts to develop a robust and engaged alumni force. Talia was born and raised in Cambridge, MA where she resides still today. She is a Senior Associate Consultant for an education management organization. When she is not working her day job or mingling at a BB&N event, you will find her traveling or spending time with friends and family.
Alumni Awards Committee Co-Lead, Boston
Kathrene Tiffany Bell graduated BB&N in 1999 and joining the alumni council in 2018 and serves as the Distinguished Alumni Awards Committee Co-Lead and lives in Boston.
Alumni Awards Committee Co-Lead, Brooklyn, NY
Brendan Mernin graduated BB&N in 1983 and joined the Alumni Council in 2019 and serves as the Co-Lead of the Distinguished Alumni Awards Committee. Brendan volunteers for the Alumni Council because he is grateful for all BB&N did for him and wants to give back. The AC is building deeper connections between the school and our alumni, and that’s very rewarding. He has seen so many BB&N grads re-connect with the school and feel great about re-establishing ties with an institution that has grown so much over the decades. He lives in Union City, NJ (NYC) and remarried in April of 2024, and seven BB&N graduates came to Brooklyn to celebrate!
Student Support & Mentorship Co-Lead, New York
Meredith Coburn graduated from BB&N in 2003. She was a member of the varsity crew and ice hockey teams, and Bivouac senior guide. She has had the pleasure of rowing in the BB&N Women’s Alumni 8+ Boat at the Head of the Charles, and currently serves as a Co-Leader of the Student Support & Mentorship Committee. She joined the Alumni Council in 2019 to reconnect with the BB&N community, including current students and alumni, give back, and get more involved in the school activities and broader initiatives. Professionally, Meredith serves as a Partner at global executive search and assessment firm, Russell Reynolds Associates, and is a senior member of the Financial Services team and Global Head of the Investment Management Practice. When she is not working or engaged with BB&N, Meredith is active with her children, a growing golfer, and avid traveler.
Student Support & Mentorship Co-Lead, Boston
Pitch Competition Task Force, Boston
Che Edouard graduated from BB&N with the class of 2010. He played Varsity soccer for three years and won 2 ISL championships. He joined the Alumni of Color Network in 2020 and the Alumni Council in 2021. Che launched the Pitch Competition in 2021 to foster engagement in the BB&N alumni community focused on entrepreneurship. At his day job, he is a Data Engineer for Liberty Mutual Investments. Outside of his job, you can find Che traveling, snowboarding, or watching soccer and Formula 1.
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