Columbia Alumni Association and Network





You are Columbia. We are Columbia. Let us work together.


We are a creative powerhouse—a wildly diverse collective of the world's leading artists and communicators—who all share a passion for creative work and enterprise that reflect, support, and most importantly, shape the culture of our times. The Columbia Alumni Association & Network's (CAAN) goal is to increase our active engagement with our alumni. We are seeking your support and participation in doing so.
 
As Columbia College Chicago continues to illustrate leadership and recognition in arts and media education and professional, real-world practice, we must continue to share the successes and support of our alumni.

Your story is our story. Let us share that story. Welcome back!

CAAN National Board
Officers
President   Joan Hammel (BA ’86)  
Vice President   Marty Kane (BA '06))  
Treasurer   Pat Blum (BA ’84)  
Secretary  Marie Chaiart (BA ’06)  

Regional Representatives
Northwest   Howard Shapiro (BA ’53)  
Southwest   Pat Blum (BA ’84)  
Midwest   Joan Hammel (BA ’86)  
Great South   Matt Staed (BA ’06)  
Northeast   James “Woody” Woodward (MA ’03)  
Southeast   Jodi Hardee (MA '04)  

Members-at-Large
Kristie Borgmann (BA ’04)  
Don Fox (BA ’85)  
Marty Kane (BA ’06)  
Angela LaRocca (BA ’08)  
Michael Moscato (BA ’94) 
Marie Chaiart (BA ’06)

Chapters
Northwest: Portland, OR
Southwest: Denver, CO; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CAPhoenix, AZ; San Francisco Bay Area
Midwest: Chicago, IL
Great South: St. Louis, MO
Northeast: New York City; Pittsburgh, PA
Southeast: Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN
Get Involved
The goals of each chapter reflects the interests and desires of the individuals who become involved, working to support scholarships, providing mentorship, welcoming young alumni, organizing networking events, and more. If there is not a chapter in your region and you are interested in starting one, contact Sarah Schroeder.