MCAD Alumni Association Board of Directors

Representing the diversity and scope of MCAD alumni, the alumni association board of directors is an active and committed group of volunteers who work to support and develop programs that benefit alumni and the college. For more information and to learn about other volunteer opportunities, please contact the alumni relations office at 612.874.3787 or alumni@mcad.edu.

  • Janet Groenert ’79, President

    "I joined the MCAD Alumni Board because of conversations I had with my employees, current and former students at MCAD. Students need to practice skills and abilities beyond the studio and connect with their field before they graduate. Meeting other alum, the MCAD staff and faculty, planning the Next Now Career event and hearing plans for the future of MCAD reinforce the strength of this educational community I am proud to be a part of."

  • Emily Taylor ’00, Vice President

    "I joined the board because I wanted to re-connect with MCAD and give back, and build an even stronger connection between alums and students and MCAD faculty. I really believe that MCAD alums are a stellar group of creatives, and as a community can and should be closely connected."

  • Mike Keefe ’86, President Emeritus

    "I joined the Alumni Association to give back to the MCAD community - the students, the alumni and the College itself. I also joined to reconnect with the creative community and have found that the energy, perspective and people to be truly enlightening."

  • Abigail Allan ’08
  • Keith Braafladt ’86
  • Joe Cecere ’92
  • Jan Elftmann ’84
  • Kerri Jamison ’02
  • Gary Springer ’63
  • Hilary Bullock ’89

    "I joined the Alumni Board for two very simple reasons: a desire to give back to MCAD in a meaningful way, and my need to reconnect with the creative community on a regular basis. Walking in to the main building a few times each month alone has inspired me on many levels, and encourages the development and integration of creative practice and discipline in my daily life."

  • Justin Clifton ’00
  • Boriana Mintcheva-Strzok ’08

    "I joined the Alumni Board to participate, engage and support MCAD in ways that ensure a positive, more complete and beneficial MCAD experience for all current and future students. I firmly believe that with the support of strong alumni community our school can grow, face the economic challenges of our times, and continue to be a leading art and design school in the 21st century."

  • Deb Beck ’07
  • Julie Sirek ’10
  • Jake Szymanski ’10

    "I joined the board because I felt strongly about helping to push the school into the future as a place that can continue to inspire new students in the way it inspired me. I think it's really important to always be thinking far into the future to be on the cutting edge for today. Anticipation is key."