Folks:

I'd like to join the Daily Collegian's Alumni Interest Group Board. To place my name on the ballot, I must gather 20 signatures from Collegian alumni to support my nomination.

I respectfully request you to support my addition to the slate. Here's why:

I'd like to join the AIG Board because I want be a part of the effort to ensure the Collegian's future for many generations of students at Penn State. The Collegian and its people have had the single most profound effect on shaping me, both professionally and personally. I think that's probably a feeling many Collegian alumni hold -- and it's a legacy that should continue. The AIG Board's fundraising efforts in the past couple of years have been tremendous, and I'd like to lend my experience and support to help continue this important campaign. I helped coordinate the Washington, D.C., happy hour earlier this year, and I attended the 125 anniversary celebration in State College in 2012. More activities like these that bolster engagement and connection among alumni are so important -- and I'd love to be a part of directly helping these efforts.

What's more, I had the keen privilege of serving as the interim news adviser for the first half of my year as EIC. Working as a teacher and mentor is a humbling experience, but it's something I enjoy immensely. The AIG's mentorship program is a great asset, and it has great potential to be even better. I'd absolutely be interested in assisting with the coordination of the program.

All told, I believe I'd be an asset to the Board and a faithful steward of the Collegian and the students who make it a vibrant institution.

Thank you all! If you have questions, email me at eam5115@gmail.com.