Office of Alumni Relations

Damaris is an alumna of Northeastern Illinois University, earning a degree in Speech and Performing Arts in 2001. She has more than ten years experience as an alumni relations professional serving both private and public universities in Chicago. As a proud alumna, her goal is to help foster a strong relationship and connection to Northeastern, offer valuable alumni resources that provide personal and professional development and facilitate alumni/student mentoring relationships.

Emily joined the NEIUAA team in 2019. She most recently served as associate director of alumni relations and parent engagement at Penn State Abington, Penn State University’s most diverse campus, located in Philadelphia. From 2016-2018, Emily managed regional alumni chapters and affinity groups at Temple University. Previously, she held various roles in alumni relations and development at Penn State, University Park.

Ashley is a proud NEIU alumna and has been actively involved with student organizations on campus including Alpha Psi Lambda National Fraternity, Inc, United Greek Council, Latinas in Power, and SGA . She has worked with many internal partners from students to faculty and with alumni during her time at Northeastern and will continue to do so in her work.

Ashley has taken on the coordination of upcoming events including Salute to Graduates and Academic Honors Ceremony. She is thrilled to be working on the campus that played such a vital part of her college life and is looking forward to planning incredible events for current students and recent alumni.