Alumni Board of Directors
The Iona University Alumni Association's Board of Directors is dedicated to fostering a strong connection between the University and its graduates. Composed of volunteer ambassadors, the Board strives to engage, connect, leverage, and benefit the Iona community.
Goals
By supporting the University through their time, treasure, and talent, Board Members play a vital role in enhancing the alumni experience and advancing Iona’s mission by:
- Strengthening the alumni network and enhancing community engagement.
- Providing ongoing support for the University through financial contributions and volunteer efforts.
- Facilitating professional and personal development opportunities for alumni.
- Promoting the University’s core values and mission.
- Coordinating initiatives that benefit alumni and the University community, including idea generation and program assessment.
- Increase alumni participation to 15% & achieve Annual Fund Targets.
- Promote and grow the Gaels Go Further Mentoring Program.
- Re-focus alumni engagement through affinities & early interventions.
Board Members 2025-2026
Officers
President
James Oates '95
Vice President
Vincent Parise '00
Secretary
Claire Mungiguerra '75, '78MBA
Treasurer
Robert DeLuccia '67, '79MBA
Alumni Representative to the Board of Trustees
Vincent Parise '00
Directors
Robert Bird '98
Neal Boornazian '91
Linda Bruno '76, '79MSEd
Kevin Callahan '84
Anthony Capentieri '06, '07MBA
Chris Connolly '91
Robert DeLuccia '67, '79MBA
Brigid Hanley Donnelly '00
Amy Emmerich '97
Guy Falotico '91
Grace Ferri '09
William Giles '73
Theresa Gottlieb, Esq., '78
Felita Granby '92
Robert Hayes '11
Malik Henry '19
Timothy Horohoe '91
Anita Iaco '85
Joseph Kelly '85
Natale Kennedy '92, '98MS
Joseph Kolinsky '92
Kayla Kosack-Haughton, JD, '17
Andrea LoCascio '94
Scott Mangino '08
Darcy McCabe '94
Thaysha Menardy '05
James Miller '05MBA
Board Initiatives
- Golden Gaels
- Maroon & GOLD
- Affinity
- Branding & Benefits
- Recognition
- Gaels Go Further
- Committee on the Board