Alumni

Local Chapters

The Southwestern University Alumni Association welcomes you to explore events and activities in your area!

About Local Chapters

Local chapters offer alumni a wide variety of opportunities to continue the Southwestern Experience. Rekindle old friendships, make new acquaintances, continue lifelong learning, enjoy special events, and explore professional opportunities, all the while helping to enhance Southwestern’s reputation in your community.

The Local Chapters and Connection Groups Chair on the Alumni Council is Dorothy G. Caldwell ’92.

Creating a Chapter

If you’re interested in creating a local chapter (or other alumni gathering) in your area, let us know. We’re always looking for ways to gather Southwestern alumni together. 

Local Chapters

San Francisco Skyline

Bay Area Chapter

Alumni Officer Board

  • Michael Nguyen ’03, interim president
  • Michael Hansen ’93

Size: 136 alumni (as of July 1, 2022)
Official Facebook Group 
Local Chapter Contact: Serena Bettis

New York City  

Big Apple Chapter

Alumni Officer Board

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Size: 230 alumni (as of July 1, 2022)
Includes New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
Official Facebook Group
Local Chapter Contact: Serena Bettis

  Chicago Skyline

Chicago Chapter

Alumni Officer Board

  • Gavin Morgan ’91, Alumni Assembly Delegate

Size: 118 alumni (as of July 1, 2022)
Official Facebook Group
Local Chapter Contact: Serena Bettis

  Denver Skyline

Colorado Chapter

Alumni Officer Board

  • Gabriella Hunt ’16, President
  • Mary Medley ’74
  • Patrick Blanchard

    Size: 
    249 alumni (as of July 1, 2022)
    Includes Colorado and Wyoming
    Official Facebook Group
    Local Chapter Contact: Serena Bettis
  Dallas Skyine

Dallas Chapter

Alumni Officer Board

  • George Cruz ’95, President
  • Craig McKinney ’91
  • Lauren Glass ’12
  • Luis Fernando Reyes ’10
  • Paul Santa Cruz ’06
  • Allison Schmitt ’16

Size: 1,882 alumni (as of July 1, 2022)
 Official Facebook Group 
Local Chapter Contact: Serena Bettis 

  Fort Worth Skyline

Fort Worth Area Chapter

Alumni Officer Board

  • Stephen Montes ’13, President and Alumni Assembly Delegate

Size: 675 alumni (as of July 1, 2022)
Official Facebook Group 
Local Chapter Contact: Serena Bettis

  Austin, Texas Skyline

Greater Austin Chapter

Alumni Officer Board

  • Ben Woods ’06, President and Alumni Assembly Delegate
  • Andrew Dornan
  • Amy Nyland

Size: 2,236 alumni (as of July 1, 2022)
Official Facebook Group 
Local Chapter Contact: Serena Bettis

  Georgetown

Greater Georgetown Chapter

Alumni Officer Board

  • Austin Painchaud ’13
  • Michelle Belt Baran ’03
  • Jon Porter ’93
  • Forrest Stanley-Stevens ’15
  • Greg Willis ’80
  • Lynn Sells Willis ’82
  • Jim Wilson ’69

Size: 1,674 alumni (as of July 1, 2022)
Official Facebook Group 
Local Chapter Contact: Serena Bettis

  Houston Skyline

Houston Chapter

Alumni Officer Board

  • Shelley Smithson Eichenlaub ’00, President and Alumni Assembly Delegate
  • Katie Campbell ’13
  • Mandie Craft Eichenlaub ’01
  • Robert Lee ’82
  • Hannah Steen ’16

Size: 2,473 alumni (as of July 1, 2022)
Official Facebook Group 
Local Chapter Contact: Serena Bettis

  Los Angeles Skyline

Los Angeles Chapter 

inactive this term

Alumni Officer Board

Size: 198 alumni (as of July 1, 2022)
Official Facebook Group
Local Chapter Contact: Serena Bettis

  Charlotte Skyline

North Carolina Chapter

Alumni Officer Board

  • Claire Robinette Cooney ’07, President and Alumni Assembly Delegate
  • Jason Byrd ’97
  • Catherine Lopez Ballowe ’94

Size: 120 alumni (as of July 1, 2022)
Official Facebook Group
Local Chapter Contact: Serena Bettis

  Seattle Skyline

Pacific Northwest Chapter

Alumni Officer Board

  • Jeanne Clifford Weiss ’83, President and Alumni Assembly Delegate
  • Lauren Jensen ’13

Size:  199 alumni (as of July 1, 2022)
Includes Washington and Oregon
Official Facebook Group 
Local Chapter Contact: Serena Bettis

  San Antonio Skyline

San Antonio Area Chapter

Alumni Officer Board

  • Elizabeth Knox ’08, President
  • Natalie DeCesare ’19
  • Karen Roe ’82, Alumni Assembly Delegate

Size: 1,127 alumni (as of July 1, 2022)
Official Facebook Group
Local Chapter Contact: Serena Bettis

Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.  

Washington, D.C. Chapter

Alumni Officer Board

  • Julie Otto ’94, President and Alumni Assembly Delegate
  • Anne Fenley ’13
  • Eleanor O’Neil ’14

Size: 178 alumni (as of July 1, 2022)
Official Facebook Group 
Local Chapter Contact: Serena Bettis

Resources for Local Chapter Officers

Materials to assist you with your Local Chapter planning.