Maintaining the Cumberlands connection with young alumni.

The GOLD program is a group of graduates of the last decade (2014-2024) who have a shared passion and purpose. The goal of GOLD is to connect and engage alumni with Cumberlands and with each other through fun events and service opportunities.

Students celebrate in the campus center

Learn more about the GOLD program and what you can do to get involved.

Our mission is to connect, engage, and support the university and undergraduate alumni from the last ten years. 

Our vision is to strengthen the bond between the university and alumni to promote lifelong relationships. 

  • The Events Committee will be responsible for planning one to two yearly events to engage with young alumni.
  • The Fundraising Committee will be responsible for fostering ongoing relationships with young alums who are donors and helping plan a unique strategy to engage with young alums on Give Day, the university's annual fundraiser.
  • The Recruitment Committee will seek out and encourage talented alums for GOLD Program Leadership Committee roles.
  • The Community Service Committee will be responsible for planning one to two yearly philanthropic events/service projects to engage with young alumni.
  • The Social Media Committee will brainstorm ideas for marketing strategies and assist with promotional materials for events, service opportunities, and gatherings.
  • Co-Chairs: Amanda Gault '23 and Linda Chen '23
  • Community Service Lead: Alex Miller '23
  • Event Lead: Caitlyn Howell '19
  • Fundraising Lead: Abigail Sharp '24
  • Recruitment Leads: Robbie Garvin '20 and Ricardo Matos '23
  • Social Media Lead: Connor McJunkin '17
  • Anne Ngarhasta '24
  • Brad Paynter '17
  • Cailee Owens '21
  • Eddie Ceausu '22
  • Jonathan Hutson '19
  • Josh Hash '22
  • Kait Ceausu '22
  • Kayla Garvin '20
  • Keano Roberts '24
  • Lauryn Purda '24
  • McKenzie Hines '18
  • Sarah Shelley '17
  • Tristan Hash '22

GOLD Events

The best part of our Cumberlands memories is each other. Let's revisit those great times and create new memories.

There are no events at this time, please check back soon.

Join Us!

Let us know you want to join other young alumni on the GOLD committee. Reach out and connect with us!

Connect with us!

Reach out to any of our GOLD leadership committee members and let them know you'd like to become more involved. 

Lilli Vance.

Lilli Vance

Young Alumni & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Development
Alumni

Lilli Vance

Contact Information

lilli.vance [at] ucumberlands.edu
Development Office
Linda Chen

Linda Chen '23

Committee Co-Chair
Alumni

Linda Chen '23

Contact Information

gold [at] ucumberlands.edu
Robbie Garvin

Robbie Garvin '20

Recruitment Lead
Alumni

Robbie Garvin '20

Contact Information

gold [at] ucumberlands.edu