Arkansas Alumni Association Announces 2016 Student Alumni Board Executive Team

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Student Alumni Board Executive Team

The Arkansas Alumni Association is pleased to announce the Student Alumni Board Executive Team for 2016. The Student Alumni Board serves as the Board of Directors for the Student Alumni Association.

The students have all held leadership positions on the board previously, and eight of the 12 are Arkansas residents. Seven of the SAB Executive Team members are in the Alumni Association's Scholarship Program, which distributes over $1 million to current students each year.

The Student Alumni Association is the student membership program established by the Arkansas Alumni Association. Created by students in 2003, it was designed to inspire loyalty, preserve University of Arkansas traditions and establish the bond between students and alumni.

Originally called R.E.A.L. Razorbacks, this organization grew out of the Student Alumni Board, established in 1996. The goal of the Student Alumni Association is to connect students and alumni, preserve the traditions of the University of Arkansas and educate students about the Association and University.

The Student Alumni Association is "The Student Chapter of the Arkansas Alumni Association." Over the last year, the chapter has grown to more than 3,000 members, making it the largest student organization on the University of Arkansas campus.

President – Blake Griffin
Blake is a junior from Mountain Home majoring in biology/pre-med. This past year he served as Director of Homecoming on SAB. He serves on campus as historian for Kappa Alpha Order and vice president of SOOIE.

Vice President for Administration – Nancy Smith
Nancy is a junior from Marianna majoring in advertising/public relations. This past year she served as director of alumni relations on the Student Alumni Board. She serves with Students Acquiring Knowledge through Enterprise (SAKE) and was recently elected president of the Gamma Nu chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma.

Vice President for Marketing and Outreach – Anna Kay Hilburn
Anna Kay is a junior from Kennett, Missouri, majoring in communication. This past year she served as assistant director for Homecoming: Spirit on the Student Alumni Board. She also serves on various positions within ASG and Chi Omega, and is an intern for the communications department of Razorback Athletics.

Vice President for Membership – Hannah Bell
Hannah is a junior from Mena majoring in criminal justice and sociology. This past year she served as director of member engagement on the Student Alumni Board. She also has served in the Associated Student Government, SOOIE, and various political campaigns and advocacy groups.

Vice President for Sponsorships – Brandon Downer
Brandon is a junior from Austin, Texas, majoring in supply chain management. This past year he served on the Student Alumni Board marketing team. Brandon also serves as the vice president for Beta Upsilon Chi and various positions within ASG.

Vice President for Programming – Ashlyn Smith
Ashlyn is a sophomore originally from Houston who now resides in Harrisburg, near Jonesboro. She is majoring in social work. This past year, she was the member engagement chair on the Student Alumni Board. She also serves on various positions with Zeta Tau Alpha and the Volunteer Action Center.

Co-Director of Member Recruitment – Erin Smith
Erin is a sophomore originally from Houston who now resides in Harrisburg, near Jonesboro. She is majoring in communications disorders. This past year, she was the member recruitment chair on the Student Alumni Board. She also serves on various positions within Zeta Tau Alpha and with the Volunteer Action Center. She is also an Alumni Scholar.

Co-Director of Member Recruitment – Regan Burgess
Regan is a sophomore from Tulsa, Oklahoma, majoring in biology/pre-med. This past year she served as Senior Experience chair on the Student Alumni BoardB. She is also an Honors College Ambassador and member of the Black Students Association.

Director of Homecoming – Sarah Covert
Sarah is a sophomore from Sheridan majoring in biochemistry/pre-pharmacy. This past year she was the assistant director of Homecoming: Logistics. She also is a member of the Arkansas Booster Club, Zeta Tau Alpha, and various honor societies on campus.

Director of Traditions – Madeline Wagnon
Madeline is a junior from Shreveport, Louisiana, majoring in communications disorders. This past year she served as the Senior Walk Dedication chair on the Student Alumni Board. She also serves as the vice president of the Booster Club and the scholarship chair for Chi Omega.

Director of Senior Experience – Natalie Counce
Natalie is a sophomore from Fayetteville majoring in business. This past year she served on the Student Alumni Board marketing team. She also is an ASG senator, philanthropy chair for Kappa Kappa Gamma, and national advocate and speaker for the Salvation Army.

Director of Alumni Relations – Madison Cole
Madison is a junior from Conway majoring in biochemistry/pre-med. This past year she served as the membership events chair on the Student Alumni Board. She has served in various leadership positions with Kappa Kappa Gamma and New Greek Council.