Multicultural Alumni Action Group
The Multicultural Alumni Action Group (MAAG) exists to ensure Haverford is an inclusive community where all Haverfordians can thrive–from prospective students to seasoned alums.
Through outreach, institutional partnerships, mentoring, data collection and fundraising, MAAG aims to directly support and impact the quality of multicultural experiences on a campus that will become more diverse in the coming decades. By forging a critical partnership with the College, MAAG will be an integral resource in Haverford’s ability to model what it means to be a proactive, high-achieving, and thriving multicultural community.
hc.maa.group [at] gmail.com (E-mail co-chairs Sabea Evans '18 and Maurice Rippel '19) with any questions about MAAG, its volunteers, and committees.
Volunteers
Co-Chairs
- Sabea Evans '18, Co-Chair
- Maurice Rippel '19, Co-Chair
Leadership Members
- Peter Anderson '92
- Rashidah Andrews '02, Ex-officio
- Samantha Beers '84
- Iris Colon '06
- Aris Dutka '04
- Lamel Jackson '04, Ex-officio
- Woden Kusner '07
- Lilly Lavner '07, Ex-officio
- Shashi Neerukonda '08
- Jim Pabarue '72, Ex-officio
- Petra Riviere '96
- Theresa Tensuan '89
- Jun Yung '08
Advisory Board Members
- Brian Bejile '04
- Jacqueline Brady '89
- Julie Min Chayet '91
- Marla Dominguez '14
- Ann Figueredo '84
- Vernon Francis '81
- Thien Le '05
- Evan LeFlore '06
- Ted Love '81
- Doug Mason '81
- Carlos Rodriguez-Vidal '79
- Brandon West '07
- Sarah Willie-LeBreton '86
MAAG Committees
Outreach & Communications
- Solidify member recruitment and engagement strategy
- Expand development of website and social media presence
- Coordinate events and opportunities for building alumni connections
- Host MAAG event during Alumni Weekend
Institutional Partnerships
- Collaborate with Customs, Tri-Co, AMA, ISSO and Horizons to engage with students as early and as often as possible
- Meet with President Wendy Raymond to discuss MAAG’s role in the broader HC Diversity & Inclusion strategy
Mentorship Initiatives
- Host annual MAAG Mentorship Initiative (MMI) events
- Coordinate efforts with the College's Center for Career and Professional Advising (CCPA)
- Host monthly meetings related to personal and professional development
- Use virtual spaces such as HaverfordConnect to promote engaging mentoring relationships
- Plan regional networking events
Measures & Accountability
Work with the College to continually assess policies, practices, and new initiatives to improve diversity and inclusion in five focal areas:
- Students (prospective, current, alumni)
- Faculty
- College staff & leadership
- Board of Managers & Corporation
- Philanthropy
Fundraising
- Collect current giving data
- Create multiple opportunities to build dynamic relationships with alumni of color
- Co-coordinate recognition of 50th Anniversary of José Padin Scholarship
- Set possible targets for long-term giving
If you have additional questions or would like to join this MAAG subcommittee, please contact Director of Major Gifts George Telford.