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NMH Alumni Association
Join forces with fellow alumni and friends and become a Northfield Mount Hermon volunteer!
Your energy, ideas, and participation are always welcome at NMH, and there are many volunteer opportunities. You may wish to get involved with the Alumni Council, build excitement for your reunion, or connect with alumni in your area. If you would like more information about volunteer activities, contact the Advancement Office at 413-498-3600 or alumni@nmhschool.org.
About the Alumni Association
A message from NMH Alumni Association president and NMH trustee Molly Goggins Talbot ’93, P’21:
Welcome to the Northfield Mount Hermon Alumni Association web page!
The NMH Alumni Association represents the collective alumni of Northfield Mount Hermon, nearly 30,000 people — including graduates and former students — with a range of backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives. As alumni, we are all beneficiaries of the school's ideals, the stewards of its legacy, and a testament to the value of education for the head, heart, and hand.
With more than 80 dedicated volunteers in eight committees, the NMH Alumni Council oversees the Alumni Association. The council's mission is to nurture a lifelong exchange between the school and its alumni and to help channel the efforts and views of all NMH alumni back into the school.
Please spend some time viewing these alumni association pages to learn more about alumni activities and what the association does for NMH. We welcome your participation and input.
2021-2022 Alumni Council Executive Committee
The Alumni Council Executive Committee currently includes the Alumni Association president, executive vice president, vice president, and a secretary, as well as the chairs of each alumni council committee.
- Molly Goggins Talbot '93, P'21, President
- Andrew Ness '04, Executive Vice President
- Wendy Alderman Cohen '67, Vice President
- Mary-Jane Atwater '66, P'96, Secretary
- Brendan Mysliwiec '04, Advancement Committee chair
- Thomas Baxter '59, Awards Committee chair
- Rebecca Perkins Fishbein '96 and Jared Gourrier '06, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee co-chairs
- Bill Rowe '83, Nominating Committee chair
- Christina DeFranceaux '87, Reunion Advisory Committee chair
- Sara Wilson '02, Strategic Advisory Committee chair
- Andrew Taylor '09, Young Alumni Committee chair
NMH Alumni Association Goals
- Identify partnership opportunities with NMH Advancement and support school initiatives throughout the year;
- Hold the association’s annual meeting at Alumni Convocation during NMH Reunion weekend;
- Work with reunion classes to maximize attendance and improve the reunion experience;
- Award citations during reunion to a group of dedicated and talented alumni for their work on behalf of the school and their communities;
- Increase the participation of alumni on Facebook and other social media channels;
- Partner with NMH Advancement on special events at reunion;
- Engage with NMH's current student body, particularly the senior class, via events and programs that introduce them to the invaluable NMH network;
- Re-introduce NMH alumni to each other via grassroots events and networking opportunities.
Learn more about the NMH Alumni Council and the NMH Alumni Association by contacting any member of the Executive Committee, or the NMH Advancement Office at (413) 498-3600 or alumni@nmhschool.org. We welcome your participation and encourage you to get involved!
NMH Alumni Association Documents
Alumni Council Committees
- Officers
- Advancement Committee
- Awards Committee
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
- Nominating Committee
- Reunion Advisory Committee
- Strategic Advisory Committee
- Young Alumni Committee
Officers
The Alumni Council Officers, along with the chairs of each committee, comprise the Alumni Council Executive Committee.
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Molly (Goggins) Talbot '93, P'21 |
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Andrew Ness '04
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Wendy (Alderman) Cohen '67
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Mary-Jane Atwater '66, P'96 |
Advancement Committee
The NMH Advancement Committee’s goal is to engage alumni in giving by increasing knowledge of the school's financial needs and philanthropic opportunities. The committee participates in local chapter events, on- and off-campus events, and online activities. Committee members also assist class officers by advising them on how best to connect and communicate with their classmates.
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Brendan Mysliwiec '04 (Chair) |
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Charles Bennett ’61 |
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Julia Cohen ’97 |
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Sarah Dunton '04 |
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Donna Eaton Mahoney '67 |
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William Hawley '58 |
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Ellen McCurtain '85 |
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Hanna Reeves '10 |
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Zachary Rogers '06 |
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Anne Shepard '80 |
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Lucien Shulman '03 |
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Thekla Smith Alcocer '84 |
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Casey Woo '10 |
Awards Committee
The NMH Awards Committee is charged with selecting recipients for the Alumni Association awards, which are given to members of the NMH community (and one non-graduate) for exemplary service to the school, outstanding professional accomplishment, or community volunteerism. The awards are presented at the Alumni Association meeting during Reunion Weekend.
Descriptions of each award can be found here.
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Thomas Baxter '59 (Chair) |
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Eric Chatman '78 |
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Meghan (Collins) Lyons '89
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Fayette Phillips '09 |
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Jonathan Royer '04 |
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Matthew Warshaw '04 |
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Peter Weis '78 |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Members of the NMH Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee are advocates of NMH’s commitment to promote diversity and social justice on campus, to teach about the power of compassion and empathy in creating a just society, and to give students and alumni the opportunity to engage in mindful action.
The committee’s mission is to:
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promote and support NMH’s ongoing commitment to issues of diversity and social justice;
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increase engagement across NMH’s diverse alumni body;
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draw attention to NMH’s diversity ideals while supporting off-campus events and activities of local alumni groups;
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seek out opportunities to engage with current students and serve as role models or mentors.
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Rebecca (Perkins) Fishbein '96 (Co-chair) |
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Jared Gourrier '06 (Co-chair) |
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Corey Atkins '12 |
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Danapel deVeer '90 |
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Orelia Jonathan '11
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Kira Manso-Brown '04 |
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Anna Karefa-Johnson '02 |
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Anita Nordal '79 |
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Ryan Rooney '03 |
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Maicharia Weir Lytle '92 |
Nominating Committee
The NMH Nominating Committee locates and recruits alumni in order to fill open positions annually on the Advancement; Awards; Communications; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Nominating; Reunion Advisory; Strategic Advisory; and Young Alumni Committees. The Nominating Committee may also recommend alumni for consideration for the NMH Board of Trustees, and is responsible for filling open positions on the NMH Alumni Council’s Executive Committee, including the president, vice president, and secretary positions. The NMH Alumni Council has more than 80 members, thanks to the terrific work of the Nominating Committee.
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William Rowe '83 (Chair) |
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Will Baker '10 |
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Chelsey Berlin '04 |
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Jordan Desnick '07 |
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Riley Dickie '12
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Laurel Edson '05 |
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Kimberly (Kubie) Harrison '97 |
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Sophia (Middlebrook) Hayward '94 |
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Robin (Whyte) Reisman '67 |
Reunion Advisory Committee
The NMH Reunion Advisory Committee works with the NMH Advancement Office to support reunion class committees in the planning and execution of their reunions. Committee members are assigned to work with a particular class, serving as resources throughout the planning process and reunion, with particular focus on outreach strategies. Members of the committee connect with current students and alumni from a range of class years.
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Christina (Wright) Defranceaux '87 (Chair) |
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Jesse Bessett '89 |
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Allison Boyd '03 |
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George Chaltas '69 |
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Elizabeth Fitzpatrick '00
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Dane Fletcher '90 |
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Rachel Francklyn '13 |
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Sarah Howard Parker '94 |
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Eshalla Merriam '09 |
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Charles Plaisimond '03 |
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Christopher Zissi '01 |
Strategic Advisory Committee
The NMH Strategic Advisory Committee supports the strategic initiatives of the school as promulgated by the Board of Trustees and Head of School. The committee may also drive initiatives that enhance the work and unity of the Alumni Association.
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Sara (Stephens) Wilson '02 (Chair) |
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Jeff Aliber '77 |
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Lawrence Bernstein '63 |
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Celia (Popper) Carboni '72 |
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Ahrielle Cook '03 |
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Deidra Dain '72
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Daisy Letendre '09 |
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Gianna Scorsone '97
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Betsy Van Oot '81 |
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Hilary Zerbst '96 |
Young Alumni Committee
The NMH Young Alumni Committee, whose members graduated from the school in the last 15 years, develops programming and activities specifically for the rest of the alumni community. Members of the committee plan and host events on college campuses and in various cities, and collaborate with the school to keep young alumni engaged after graduation.
Join us on Facebook!
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Andrew Taylor '09 (Chair)
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Anna Messer '16
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Sylver-Lynn Penney '12 |
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Ashelly Suh '12 |
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Kyra Toomre '12
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Estevan Velez '16 |
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Cameron Woods '12 |
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Xavier "X" Wright '16 |
Area Associations
NMH alumni are everywhere in the world, and area associations help bring them together.
NMH is only as far away as you let it be. The best way to hear about NMH events is to make sure we have your correct mailing address and email address. Update your information at any time by sending an email to addressupdates@nmhschool.org or register for NMH Community, where you can manage your profile and search for classmates.
A great way to connect with local alumni is through social media. We encourage you to join the NMH Alumni Facebook page, more than 2,200 Hoggers strong, and rich in current content and NMH events happening around the country and the world. For more information about these area associations or to inquire about starting a group in your area, contact alumni@nmhschool.org.
Atlanta, GA - NMH Atlanta
Join the Facebook group
Boston, MA - NMH Boston
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Central Florida Area - NMH Central Florida
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Chicago, IL - NMH Windy City
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Dallas-Fort Worth, TX - NMH Dallas-Fort Worth
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Houston, TX - NMH Houston
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New Jersey - NMH New Jersey
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New York City, NY - NMH NYC
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Ohio - NMH Ohio
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Philadelphia, PA- NMH Philadelphia
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Portland, ME - NMH Portland, ME
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Portland, OR - NMH Portland, OR
Join the Facebook group
Contact: Dith Pamp '07 at dith.pamp@gmail.com
Rocky Mountains, CO - Rocky Mountain NMH
Join the Facebook group
Contact: Sally Willis '82 at willissally@hotmail.com or 970-668-8002
San Francisco Bay Area, CA - NMH SF Bay
Join the Facebook group
Contact: David Skeeter '85 at mossymosquito@gmail.com
Southern California - NMH SoCal
Join the Facebook group
Contact: Leo Chiquillo '09 at NMHSoCal@gmail.com
Southern New England - NMH Southern New England
Join the Facebook group
Upper Midwest - NMH Upper Midwest
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Washington, D.C. area - NMH DC
Join the Facebook group
Western New England or NMH Tri-state area - NMH Western New England
Join the Facebook group
INTERNATIONAL CLUBS:
Hong Kong, China - NMH Hong Kong
Join the Facebook group
Korea - NMH Korea
Like the Facebook page
Toronto, Canda - NMH Toronto
Join the Facebook group
Other volunteer roles
- Reunion chair: Oversee your class's reunion-planning process
- Reunion committee member: Develop your class's reunion program and encourage attendance at reunion weekend
- Gift chair: Oversee your class's fundraising efforts.
- Class notes editor: Solicit and gather news from classmates, contribute notes to NMH Magazine.
