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Young Alumni Council

Our mission

The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics’ Young Alumni Council will strengthen the integration of its alumni and employers with students and faculty.

By fostering strong relationships and facilitating meaningful connections, the council provides strategic guidance for the benefit of the department’s stakeholders to thrive and succeed in their academic and professional endeavors.

Meet our members
Anna Kate
Co-chair: Anna Kate Bills, Systems Management, Co-owner and Controller

>> Read Anna Kate's bio

Alpha Diallo
Co-chair: Alpha Diallo, Technical Program Manager, Strategy, and Insights at Meta

>> Read Alpha's bio

Meredith Adams
Meredith Adams, Bayer Crop Science

>> Read Meredith's bio

Zach Jacobs
Zach Jacobs, Deputy Secretary of Education for Virginia

>> Read Zach's bio

Annah Latane
Annah Latane, Syngenta

>> Read Annah's bio

Emily Mertes
Emily Mertes, Marketing specialist with AgWorld

>> Read Emily's bio

Brett Smith
Brett Smith, Whitley’s Peanut Factory

>> Read Brett's bio

Vania Pick Suen
Vania Pick Suen, Farm Credit Administration

>> Read Vania's bio

Upcoming Meeting

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
1:30 PM

University Club at Virginia Tech, 4th Floor, South Outdoor Club

Contacts

George Davis
Interim Department Head and Professor

Melissa Vidmar


Marketing, Communications, and Partnerships Manager