YOUNG ALUMNI COUNCIL

Greetings Panther Family,

My name is Troy Crittendon. As the President of the Georgia State University Young Alumni Council (YAC) for the 2022–2023 programmatic year, I am thrilled that you decided to gain additional information about YAC.

We are a dynamic group of professionals under 40 seeking to illuminate the Georgia State young alumni experience. YAC is the bridge connecting recent graduates with the essence of Georgia State culture. Our council has seen hundreds of members. We have hosted hundreds of programs to deepen alumni affinity and develop the skills and attributes of thousands of alumni.

"The Georgia State alumni community should stick together and support those who have come before us and those who will come afterward. YAC intrinsically believes in this idea, and we look to bring the alumni community together one person at a time."

Five pillars define the focus of our organization

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Community service is integral to building a dynamic leader, and without it our communities suffer.

MENTORSHIP

Mentorship is the key to developing talent and leaders for the future.

NETWORKING

Networking assists our alumni community in making critical connections to bolster support and engagement with Georgia State.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional development is the key to ensuring that our membership and alumni community receive the essential tools they need to embody the Georgia State mission in their respective communities.

AMBASSADORSHIP

Ambassadorship is at the essence of what we do. We educate the public and the Georgia State family what it means to be a committed member of the alumni community.

The vision of this organization is to ensure that thousands of Georgia State alumni can envision deeper engagement with their alumni community and the university that they call home. To do this, we have helped hundreds of families enjoy their holiday season by providing clothing and toys. We have also educated thousands of alumni on matters including, but not limited to, wellness during moments of grief, obtaining a home in uncertain circumstances, and the process to transition into purpose smoothly and intentionally.

The Georgia State alumni community should stick together and support those who have come before us and those who will come afterward. YAC intrinsically believes in this idea, and we look to bring the alumni community together one person at a time.

Once again, I am thrilled that you decided to learn more about YAC, and our activities, as it serves as the first or continued step into your journey as an alum of Georgia State University. If you feel as though this organization connects with you, join us and change our community the only way we know how: the State Way!