VIP2024 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
JUNE 7-8
VIP 2024 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
JUNE 7-8

Conference committee co-chairs

Dion Chay portrait in suit and tie

“The VIP Leadership Conference is a must-attend event for any University of Rochester volunteer. The knowledge shared and connections made will make you feel empowered as you continue to support the University community.”
– DION CHAY ’98S (MBA)

Celia Konowe sitting on sun dial in middle of quad in front of rush rhees

“As a recent graduate and former Student Alumni Ambassador, this conference is an important opportunity to not only further my capacity to give back to the Rochester community, but it’s also a vital chance to meet and celebrate all of our volunteers and the incredible work they do on campus, virtually, and around the world.”
–CELIA KONOWE ’21, ’22 (T5)

LISA NORWOOD ’86, ’95W (MS), P’13, P’20

“I attend the VIP Leadership Conference to reconnect to the University and receive updates on new and emerging programs. It’s also a great chance to interact with other volunteer leaders who are as passionate, if not more so, about Rochester as I am.”
–LISA NORWOOD ’86, ’95W (MS), P’13, P’20

Jason Smith portrait in plaid shirt with blue blazer

“The VIP Leadership Conference is a wonderful way to connect as one community of volunteers from across all schools and units at the University of Rochester. Spending time together, along with the amazing University faculty, staff, and students, deepens my connection with the University and gives me additional information and skills to enhance my volunteer work, as well as enriches me professionally and socially.”
–JASON SMITH ’03, ’08W (MS)

Steering committee

Prince Abraham ’18
Erin Allen ’92
Sean Allen ’11S (MS)
Courtney Astemborski ’14, ’15 (MS)
Douglas Austin ’98, ’04S (MBA)
Diane Boni ’84
Nila Bragg ’88
Tanatchaya Chanphanitpornkit ’15E
Dion Chay ’98S (MBA)*
Sanul Corrielus ’98M (MD)
Nancy Dianis ’85N (MS)
Ananya Goyal ’20
Carl Grant ’90
Jamal Holtz ’20
Anika Simone Johnson ’18W (EdD)
Adam Konowe ’90, P’21
Celia Konowe ’21, ’22 (T5)*
Valeria Lopez Aldaco ’14
Barbara Macey ’81N, ’87N (MS)
Jonathan Meagher-Zayas ’13
Monique Mendes ’18M (MS), ’20M (PhD)
Tiffany Nicholas ’19
Lisa Norwood ’86, ’95W (MS), P’13, P’20*
Brad Orego ’10
Dick Rasmussen ’72, ’79W (MS), ’97W (EdD), P’01, P’02, P’09, P’12
Iveth Reynolds ’12S (MBA)
Raquel Ruiz ’99, ’20S (MBA)
Jason Sherron ’97, ’98S (MBA)
Jason Smith ’03, ’08W (MS)*
Tiffany Taylor ’91
Abigail Zabrodsky ’14, ’19S (MBA)
Antra Ziedens-Gilbank ’98

*Conference Committee Co-chair

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