Young Alumni Council

Mission statement: To build the nation's largest network of engaged young alumni



The Iowa State University Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Council, made up of graduates of the past 10 years, was founded in 2007. The first-ever meetings of the Council were held on Sept. 7-8, 2007 and have since been held twice a year.    

Over the past several years, the Iowa State University Alumni Association (ISUAA) has placed an increased emphasis on creating and sustaining meaningful connections with Iowa State’s “young alumni” (graduates of the past 10 years). Targeted event planning, financial and human resources, membership drives, marketing campaigns, and various communications are being directed toward this growing demographic. 

Today, young alumni make up 22.9 percent of the overall alumni body (49,393 of 215,235 living, addressable graduates) and 6.5 percent of our current membership (3,484 of 53,097). The importance of accepting, encouraging, and developing the talents and resources of this young alumni demographic will be key to continued success in promoting Iowa State University and connecting Iowa State alumni with one another.  

• The Young Alumni Council consists of 13 young alumni, two current students, and a liaison to the ISUAA Board of Directors
• Council Directors have been chosen from a variety of ages and graduation years within our demographic, and we continue to seek as much diversity as possible
• The Council Directors should be available to meet in Ames two times per year
• Each Council Director will be responsible for costs associated with travel back to Ames, as well as any lodging costs 
• The Young Alumni Council has been responsible for the development of multiple young alumni events, the creation of a young alumni newsletter, the evaluation of young alumni membership benefits, and much more.