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Young Alumni Council

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.

Anna Kate
Co-chair: Anna Kate Bills, Systems Management, Co-owner and Controller
Alpha Diallo
Co-chair: Technical Program Manager, Strategy, and Insights at Meta
Meredith Adams
Meredith Adams, Bayer Crop Science
Zach Jacobs
Zach Jacobs, Assistant Secretary of Education for Virginia
Annah Latane
Annah Latane, Syngenta
Emily Mertes
Emily Mertes, Stirling Ranges Beef
Brett Smith
Brett Smith, Whitley’s Peanut Factory
Vania Pick Suen
Vania Pick Suen, Farm Credit Administration

Upcoming Meeting

  • TBD

Agendas

Contacts

George Davis
Interim Department Head and Professor

Melissa Vidmar

Communications, Marketing, and Partnerships Manager