Young Alumni Advisory Council

This dynamic group of young professionals helps the College of Business and Economics advance its mission by providing their perspectives and insight as well as encouraging all alumni to get involved and engaged with their college. 

Meet the Council

The Young Alumni Advisory Council is made up of alumni who have graduated from the college within the past 10 years. 

Merrik Kressley

Merrik Kressley ’17 - Council Chair

Digital Marketing Strategist

Accella
Utsav Chitalia

Utsav Chitalia '23

Institutional Relationship Management Associate

T. Rowe Price
Casey Crawford

Casey Crawford '20

Relationship Manager

Greenspring Advisors
Martin Eader

Martin Eader '25

Junior Analyst, Portfolio Analytics and Reporting

StepStone Group
Paul Ficarro

Paul Ficarro '23

Research & Sales Analyst

Singer | Damareck Real Estate
Samantha Jonjo

Samantha Jonjo '17

Corporate Associate

Venable LLP
Gedion Haddis

Gedion Haddis '17

Investor

Camber Creek
Austin King

Austin King, '21

Registered Wealth Management Client Associate

The Pearce Group, Merrill Lynch
Victoria Dorzey

Victoria Rosenthal '21

Senior Audit Associate

Frazier & Deeter
Eric Stout

Eric Stout '20, '21

Accounting & Finance Lead

Grander Capital Partners, LLC
Cailie Zeidler

Cailie Zeidler

Media Coordinator

Media Works

Join us!

The council is seeking alumni of the past 8 years who are passionate about TU, CBE and want to support the college with their brainpower and advocacy. 

Access the YAAC Application Form to review member roles, goals and expectations and apply to join the council.