Young Alumni Board
The Butler University Young Alumni Board is a dynamic group of recent graduates living and working in Central Indiana dedicated to strengthening current students’ university experience while fostering lifelong connections among alumni. Volunteers serve three-year terms, meeting regularly on campus to plan inclusive and engaging events that support Butler’s growing Bulldog family.
To effectively connect with and serve both existing students and graduates, the board is structured with three dedicated task forces focused on:
- Alumni Engagement: Building and nurturing relationships among graduates.
- Fundraising: Supporting Butler’s mission through financial contributions.
- Student Connections: Bridging the gap between current students and alumni.
Board member commitments include attending in-person quarterly meetings, actively engaging in one of the task forces outlined above, and continuously supporting university activities and initiatives.
To learn more about the Young Alumni Board and related opportunities, please contact Carly Gundaker and follow the Butler Alumni Association’s social media channels.
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Young Alumni Board Membership
Education:
Butler University, Lacy School of Business + LAS – Majors in Finance and Spanish
Profession:
Valeo Financial Advisors – Financial Advisor & Advisor Development Coordinator
Current Civic Activities:
- Sorority’s Alumni advisor from 2021-2023
Personal Interests:
- Hiking
- Reading (currently reading ACATOR series)
- Listening to true-crime docuseries
- Attending concerts (2024 included Bad Bunny, Niall Horan, Hozier, Noah Kahan, Imagine Dragons, Glass Animals, Pitbull / T-Pain, Gilberto Santa Rosa, and Chayanne)
- Visiting breweries and/or coffee shops
- Traveling
Favorite Butler Memory:
I would say studying broad in Spain, but that was multiple memories lumped into one experience. If I had to pick a specific memory, it would be attending black light bingo (I did this every year). The energy in the room was high as each student anticipated getting a bingo. It was a great way to meet new people and/or spend quality time with your friends playing a competitive game (trust me, the students would get rowdy). I ended up winning a backpack and yoga mat throughout the 4 years I played. I would highly suggest all of the SGA events as they are free for students to attend and are fun!
Education:
Butler University, B.S. Biochemistry
Profession:
Medical Student at Indiana University School of Medicine
Current Civic Activities:
- Butler Young Alumni Board
- IUSM Outreach Clinic Patient Navigator
Personal Interests:
- Working out and staying active
- Following sports, especially our Indianapolis teams
- Spending time with family and friends
- Teaching CPR Classes
- Finding the best ice cream anywhere I go!
Favorite Butler Memory:
There are so many great memories to choose from, but one that stands out is when we beat Xavier our senior year and rushed the court. The energy in Hinkle was electric, and the celebrations afterward made it a night I’ll never forget. Beating Xavier never gets old!
Education:
Butler University, COE secondary English Ed. With ESL license
Profession:
ESL Teacher MSD Wayne Township
Current Civic Activities:
- IUYA board Member
- Giant Dreams Scholarship Selection Committee
- Social Justice Mentor for the COE
Personal Interests:
- Learning about the diverse cultures in my classroom
- Kayaking
- Reading
- Going to concerts
- Attempting new recipes
- Spending time with my adorable nephew
Favorite Butler Memory:
My favorite memory is grabbing lunch at the COE with my friends and laying out by the trees. It was nice that South Campus was further away because it is just so peaceful and beautiful.
Education:
Butler University, Lacy School of Business, Economics
Profession:
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch
Current Civic Activities:
- Volunteering at:
- Habitat for Humanity
- Gleaners Food Bank
- Indianapolis Museum of Art
Personal Interests:
- Cleveland Sports
- Stock Market
- Music
- Golf
Favorite Butler Memory:
My favorite Butler memory was going to Columbus during my senior year for my fraternity’s formal. It was awesome to be around so many of my Butler friends for a weekend in a new city.
Education:
Butler University, Lacy School of Business, Marketing, Bachelor’s Degree
Profession:
Financial Documentation Specialist, Roche Diagnostics
Personal Interests:
- Spending time with family & friends
- New obsession with golf
- Photography
Favorite Butler Memory:
My favorite Butler memory is meeting some of my very best friends through my sorority and making invaluable connections through the Lacy School of Business.
Education:
Butler University, Liberal Arts and Sciences: BA Political Science and Psychology
Profession:
Eli Lilly and Company; Market Access Associate
Personal Interests:
- Reading
- Baking
- Drinking coffee
- Traveling
Favorite Butler Memory:
One of my favorite Butler memories was traveling abroad to the UK and surrounding countries between my sophomore and junior years. It was so much fun exploring new countries alongside all of my closest friends at Butler!
Education:
Butler University, Lacy School of Business B.S Accounting and Finance
Profession:
Elanco (Senior financial analyst)
Current Civic Activities:
- Volunteer at Hancock County Food Pantry
- Phi Delta Theta Indiana Gamma Chapter Advisory Board Member
Personal Interests:
- Butler Men’s Basketball
- Traveling
- Long walks on the Monon Trail
- History
Favorite Butler Memory:
My first year when I stormed the court at Hinkle Fieldhouse after the Butler men’s basketball team defeated undefeated Villanova!
Education:
Butler University, B.S. Marketing
Profession:
Sr. Coordinator, Service Delivery & Talent at Onebridge
Current Civic Activities:
- Onebridge Giving Board Member
Personal Interests:
- Photography (film & digital)
- Dogs
- Thrifting
- Crafting
- Floral Arrangements
- Event Planning
Favorite Butler Memory:
Going early to basketball games to make sure we got the best spot in the Dawg Pound. Any Xavier or Villanova games were always my favorite, especially if we could storm the court!
Education:
B.A Psychology – Butler University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences); PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) – University of Indianapolis
Profession:
Clinical Neuropsychologist (IU Health Physicians/IU School of Medicine)
Current civic activities:
- Board member for the Greater Greenwood Community Band
- Guest experience coach for Trader’s Point Christian Church Downtown
Personal interests:
- Reading
- Walking my dog
- Knitting
- Exploring downtown Indy
Favorite Butler memory:
My fondest memories of Butler are all the time I spent with friends in Greek Life and clubs on campus. It was a great way to be involved in different things while simultaneously making lifelong friendships
Education:
Butler University, Lacy School of Business, B.S. Marketing
Profession:
Sales Training Coordinator, Roche Diagnostics
Current Civic Activities:
- Talent Development Committee Co-Lead for Roche Young Professionals
Personal Interests:
- Spending time with family and friends
- Traveling to new places
- Reading a good book
- Practicing yoga
- Shooting film photography
Education:
Butler University, B.S. Biology and Biochemistry; Indiana University School of Medicine, M.D.
Profession:
Emergency Medicine physician; IU School of Medicine
Current Civic Activities:
- IU Emergency Medicine; Chief Resident
- Butler University Young Alumni Board
Personal Interests:
- Exploring Indy’s food & drink scene
- Run/walk the Monon
- International Travel – 2 more continents to go!
Favorite Butler Memory:
Traveling to NYC for the Big East tournaments and seeing Trip (Blue III) vomit on the Madison Square Garden basketball court
Education:
Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: DMS, MPAS, BSHS
Profession:
Physician Assistant at IU Health
Current Civic Activities:
- Butler University Young Alumni Board
Personal Interests:
- Traveling
- Trying new restaurants and coffee shops
- Cheering on Butler, University of Hawaii, and Vanderbilt athletics
Favorite Butler Memory:
My favorite Butler University memory is planning the first Senior Week after COVID. Elizabeth Jira and I had an absolute blast planning events including bringing back the infamous wine tasting event. We were so honored to bring back a celebratory week celebrating the senior class.
Education:
Butler University, Lacy School of Business- Marketing and International Business
Profession:
Market Access Strategy and Analytics, Eli Lilly and Company
Current Civic Activities:
- Marion County Court Appointed Special Advocate
- Butler University Young Alumni Board
Personal Interests:
- Traveling and going on any adventure around the world!
- Spending time with friends and family!
- Reading!
- Cooking and baking
- Exploring fun coffee shops
Favorite Butler Memory:
While it was really hard to pick just one, my favorite memory was Monday nights during senior year when my best friends and I would go to Chatham tap and just hang out and be together!
Education:
Butler University, College of Education- Elementary & Special Education (2017). M.S. Ed. EPPSP- Educational Administration
Profession:
Carmel Clay Schools- Special Education Teacher
Current Civic Activities:
- Cheerleading Coach at Clay Middle School
- Best Buddies of Indiana
Personal Interests:
- Working out at Burn Boot Camp- Fishers
- Spending time with my husband, daughter and our beagle, Mia
- Creating new products for my Etsy shop
- Watching Butler basketball- go dawgs!
Favorite Butler Memory:
Watching Butler beat Xavier while on the sidelines of Hinkle as a member of the Butler Dance team!
Education:
Butler University, CCOM – Strategic Communications
Profession:
Engagement Manager – Walker Information
Current Civic Activities:
- Butler University Young Alumni Board
- Walker Volunterring Committee
- LINC (United Way)
Personal Interests:
- Reading
- Traveling
- Trying new Indy restaurants
Favorite Butler Memory:
Homecoming sophomore year!
Education:
Butler University, Lacy School of Business, BS in Marketing. College of Education, minor in Education
Profession:
Program Administrator at STARTedUP Foundation
Current Civic Activities:
- Butler University Young Alumni Board
- Butler University Mentorship Program
- Non Profit Consulting through Orr Fellowship
Personal Interests:
- Spending time with loved ones
- Practicing Pilates and yoga
- Reading a good book
- Trying new recipes in the kitchen
Favorite Butler Memory:
Spring semester of senior year was my favorite Butler memory! I took time to soak up all of the bittersweet ‘lasts’ with my friends – our last walk around campus, last time in Dawg Pound, last meal in the sorority house, and last college lecture.
Education:
Butler University, Lacy School of Business, B.S. Economics; Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D.
Profession:
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Current Civic Activities:
- Butler University Young Alumni Board
- Broad Ripple Village Association
Personal Interests:
- Exploring Indy parks with my wife and Boston Terrier pup
- Reading nonfiction
- Cheering on Indiana sports teams
- Occasionally attempting hot yoga (with mixed results)
Favorite Butler Memory:
Winning the Big East tournament as a member of the Butler Men’s Soccer team!
Education:
Butler University, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, minors in Spanish & Diverse Learners
Profession:
Currently an IPS 1st Grade Teacher at Center for Inquiry 84, looking for a new opportunity after this summer.
Current Civic Activities:
- Mentoring students in IPS
- Inviting Local Leaders to speak to students
- Organizing student-led projects
- Volunteering for local events
Personal Interests:
- Love doing jigsaw puzzles
- Watching the Chicago Cubs
- Skiing with my family every year
- Watching new netflix shows
- Playing pickleball
- Going on walks
Favorite Butler Memory:
Visiting Homecoming with my Butler friends every year!
Education:
Butler University, Bachelors of Science in Statistics and Actuarial Science
Profession:
Tech Analyst at Eli Lilly
Current Civic Activities:
- Girls Who Code
- LINC (United Way)
Personal Interests:
- Pickleball
- Sports Analytics
- STEM volunteering
Favorite Butler Memory:
All of the basketball games in the student section!
Education:
Butler University, BA in Psychology
Profession:
Public Information Officer – Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Current Civic Activities:
- Civic Air Patrol
Personal Interests:
- Aviation
- Basketball
- Reading
- Baking
Favorite Butler Memory:
My favorite Butler memory was all of the late nights with my friends in the Student Government Office. So many exams were studied for, arguments settled, strategies dreamt up, and above all else, friendships made to last a lifetime laid their foundation in that office. One of my favorite memories was participating in Spring Sports with members of the organization!
Education:
Butler University, Strategic Communication (CCOM), Spanish (LAS), International Business Minor (LSB)
Profession:
Assistant Director of Special Events and Donor Stewardship at Wabash College
Current Civic Activities:
- Butler Young Alumni Board
- IndyHub 1828 Project
- Traders Point CARE Community
Personal Interests:
- Frequenting Indy Coffee Shops
- Working Out
- Reading
Favorite Butler Memory:
Being in the pit for The Chainsmokers concert for my sorority’s sisterhood retreat!
Education:
Butler University, B.S. Finance
Profession:
Acquisitions Associate at CREA, LLC
Current Civic Activities:
- Young Leaders Board Member at Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana
- Kids Ministry Volunteer at Traders Point Christian Church
Personal Interests:
- Spending quality time with family and close friends
- Obsessing over our puppy, Berkley (who may or may not be named after The Knoll)
- Exercising and exploring all things wellness
Favorite Butler Memory:
Spring of Senior year was truly so special – savoring the very last bits of college with the best friends anyone could ask for. Our nights rotated between heated cornhole games on The Knoll, dinner at the Chatham patio, and walks through campus. Did someone say take me back?