The 葫芦影业 Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Alumni Association (UHEASAA) announced new leadership and committee members, each of whom will serve two-year terms.
鈥淚 am very proud to be announcing new leadership changes for the UHEASAA. The committee has selected a dedicated group of members to serve on the board for the term 2020-2022 beginning August 8, 2020. These individuals have solid experience with non-profit organizations and in the Houston geoscience community. But, I am most excited by each member鈥檚 commitment to serve the UH EAS Alumni,鈥 said Bill Beck (鈥95, M.S.鈥99), Director of Legacy and founding member.
鈥淓nhancing diversity on our board will bring fresh ideas to the organization and increase participation from the alums wherever they may be,鈥 said Bryan Ott (Ph.D. 鈥15), Past-President.
Azie Aziz, (Ph.D. 鈥16) will serve as the new UHEASAA President, replacing Bryan Ott, who concluded his two-year term in August.
鈥淚'd like to thank the outgoing leaders for all of their hard work establishing the foundation of our alumni organization and wish our new leaders success with their exciting responsibilities. I am very excited to lead this distinguished group of EAS alumni with an ambitious vision to enhance the UH EAS brand and communicate values that the organization can provide to the students and alums. It鈥檚 an honor to serve as president of the UHEASAA. We鈥檙e ready to serve the students and the alums,鈥 said Azie Aziz.
The new UHEASAA Board includes (photos and bios):
- Azie Aziz (Ph.D. 鈥16), President
- Bryan Ott (Ph.D. 鈥15), Past-President
- Steven Wright (鈥04, M.S. 鈥09), Treasurer
- Dianna Phu (鈥00), Director of Communications
- Courtney Anzalone (鈥12), Director of Events
- Judy Schulenberg (鈥80), Director of Alumni/Student Development
- Bill Beck (鈥95, M.S. 鈥99), Director of UH EAS Legacy
Each Director will be assisted by:
- Sharon Cornelius (Ph.D. 鈥17), Sheriff Lecture and Research Day Alumni Chair and Development Committee Member
- Anna Krylova (Ph.D. 鈥17), Dobrin Lecture Alumni Chair
- Samer Baral (M.S. 鈥17), EAS Alumni Social Events Chair
- Shawn Wright (鈥09, M.S. 鈥11, Ph.D. 鈥15), New Events and Technology Chair
- Christi Gell (M.S. 鈥99), Communications Committee Member
- Yanet Cuddus (鈥12, M.S. 鈥15), Communications and Development Committees Member
- Carolina Mejia (M.S. 鈥15), Communications and Development Committees Member
- Duane Pierce (M.S. 鈥90), Legacy Committee Member
All members assumed their roles effective August 8, 2020.