Alums Leading the Way

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Alums Leading the Way

Alums Leading the Way

��Ƶalums have been opening doors, breaking barriers and launching into the world as leaders since the founding of the College. Our graduates are leading the way — in the boardroom and in the classroom, in the lab and in public service, in the field and on the runway. Every day alums are lifting up others, calling out injustices and advocating for change.

Our alum network, by the numbers

Best alum network

In the 2023 “Best 388 Colleges,” the Princeton Review ranked ��ƵCollege #9 among private colleges for “Best Alumni Networks.”

39,000+

Global alum network

Our network of alums around the world share their time, insight and connections — these of course being code words for power. Alums of women’s colleges arguably constitute the most influential professional-women’s networks on the globe.

2000

Keeping Mount Holyoke’s global community vibrant and engaged is dependent on the efforts of thousands of alums, parents and friends of the College who volunteer their time, talent, and resources.

Launching Leadership

In celebration of the achievements of our alums and to highlight the many ways ��Ƶprepares its graduates to lead in the world, Interim President Beverly Daniel Tatum held a series of conversations with a diverse group of graduates. These alums exemplify an intellectually adventurous ��Ƶeducation in action.

Caitlin Lambert ’09

��Ƶalum Caitlin Lambert ’09 is working to free children from prison while also advocating for juvenile justice reform in Somaliland.

Monica Landry ’90 and Farah Khan ’98

Two ��Ƶalums and members of its Board of Trustees met with Interim President Beverly Daniel Tatum to discuss finance careers, changing plans and leaps of faith at the latest Launching Leadership conversation on April 11.

Tahmima Anam ’97

At a Launching Leadership event on Mount Holyoke’s campus, alum and award-winning author Tahmima Anam ’97 discussed anthropology, intense connections and the perils of writing satire.

Charisse Pickron ’08 and Kira Banks ’00

��Ƶalums Kira Banks ’00 and Charisse Pickron ’08 are researching race’s and racism’s impact on young children. During a recent visit to campus, they spoke about transformational faculty, stepping into who you are and being true to yourself.

Launching Leadership, Fall 2022 Semester

Addison Beaux ’99

The final Launching Leadership conversation for 2022 was with Addison Beaux ’99, the founder and CEO of Beaux & Arrow. The wide-ranging conversation touched on student activism, gender affirmations and self-love.

Suzan-Lori Parks ’85 and Debra Martin Chase ’77

Love, work and the importance of connection were the overarching themes of a Launching Leadership discussion with ��Ƶalums Suzan-Lori Parks ’85 and Debra Martin Chase ’77 after an electrifying performance of Parks’ play “Topdog/Underdog.”

Aimée Eubanks Davis (right) and Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum (left)

Aimée Eubanks Davis ’95

Aimée Eubanks Davis ’95 discussed following her passion, being authentically bold and finding your own superpower.

Mona Sutphen ’89 and Natasha Mohanty ’03

Mona Sutphen ’89 and Natasha Mohanty ’03 discussed the importance of embracing a nonlinear path to success, why leadership can be lonely and the importance of a support system.

Tara Roberts ’91

Tara Roberts ’91 is the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year and the inaugural Launching Leadership interviewee at ��ƵCollege.

Lessons in leadership

��Ƶalums are leading in varied and nuanced ways and using their spheres of influence for good — through professional achievements, volunteer experiences, advocacy work, special passions/projects, and more. We want our community to hear these important stories.

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Alums in the News

Demonstrating leadership

Melissa Steward, a ��Ƶalum takes part in getting drag ban legislation overturned in Tennessee.

How will you make your mark?

��Ƶalums have always blazed trails and challenged the status quo. Scientists. CEOs. Politicians. Entrepreneurs. Pulitzer-Prize winners. Oscar winners. And everything in between.