GOLD Advisory Council

The Georgia Tech Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Advisory Council supports the Alumni Association, promotes the Institute, and serves Georgia Tech’s most recent graduates. As a volunteer leadership council, members offer guidance on strategic initiatives surrounding communication, volunteerism, events, and philanthropy to support the mission of the Alumni Association.

Why join the GOLD Advisory Council?

  • Shape the new alumni experience by offering strategic insight that informs Alumni Association programs and campus initiatives serving graduates from the past ten years.
  • Give back to Georgia Tech through a flexible, primarily virtual volunteer opportunity that fits a variety of schedules and locations.
  • Expand your network by connecting with fellow GOLD Council members, Alumni Association staff, Board of Trustees members, campus partners, and student leaders.

Membership and Expectations

GOLD Advisory Council members may serve up to 3 consecutive ​​​​one‑year term (July 1–June 30) terms, aligned with Georgia Tech’s fiscal year. Recruitment occurs each spring. General members may reapply if still within the “Graduate of the Last Decade” window.

Meeting Cadence 

The Council meets virtually monthly on the third Wednesday of the month from 6-7 pm EST. Members are expected to attend three annual GOLD Summits (typically July, October, and February).

Member Expectations

Attendance & Communication

  • Attend monthly Council meetings
  • Attend 3 GOLD Summits
  • Stay engaged via Slack, email, and other communication channels

Philanthropy & Ambassadorship

  • Make a meaningful annual gift to Roll Call
  • Serve as an ambassador for Giving Tuesday and Giving Day
  • Recruit peers, support alumni engagement efforts, and nominate 2+ candidates for the next GOLD cycle 

Thought Leadership & Engagement

  • Advise on young alumni needs and strategic initiatives
  • Participate in Mentor Jackets and/or Minute Mentor
  • Attend alumni and student engagement events (e.g., Social in the City, Ramblin’ On, Game Watching, Student Send‑Off)
  • Join committees or focus groups as needed 

Responsibility & Accountability

Executive Committee leadership will track engagement. Members not meeting expectations will meet with the GOLD advisor and President to discuss next steps. 

Important GOLD Council Dates 

Application Timeline 

April 1 – March 16 
April 24, 11:59 PM – Application Close 

May – Phone Interviews and decisions  

Meetings 
July 15 - 1st Council Meeting 
 
October 2026 - Summit 2 
February 2027– Summit 3 

Meet The Council

Savannah Williams headshot
President

Savannah Williams

Preet Shah Headshot
President Emeritus

Preet Shah

Shivani Mehrotra headshot
President Elect

Shivani Mehrotra

Kirby Criswell standing with Wreck
Member at Large

Kirby Criswell

headshot of Nic Laconico
Member at Large

Nic Laconico

headshot of Usman Jamal
Member at Large

Usman Jamal

Headshot of Emily Palubeski
Advisor

Emily Palubeski

headshot of Aniruddha
General Member

Aniruddha Gupta

Headshot of Christina Darland
General Member

Christina Darland

headshot of David Yap
General Member

David Yap

headshot of Grace Pethel
General Member

Grace Pethel

headshot of Jabrille Williams
General Member

Jabrille Williams

headshot of Jared Meyers
General Member

Jared Meyers

headshot of Nicole Caiati
General Member

Nicole Caiati

headshot of Pearson Rackley
General Member

Pearson Rackley

headshot of Sophia Abedi
General Member

Sophia Abedi

headshot of Lawson Sheppard
General Member

Lawson Sheppard

headshot of Madeline Wartan
General Member

Madeline Wartan

headshot of Carson Earnest
General Member

Carson Earnest

headshot of Hayden Smith
General Member

Hayden Smith

headshot of Kiran Varadarajan
General Member

Kiran Varadarajan

headshot of Madeleine Paulsen
General Member

Madeleine Paulsen

headshot of Bartlet DeProposo
General Member

Bartlet DeProposo

headshot of Mateo Golloshi
General Member

Mateo Golloshi

headshot of Nick Franco
General Member

Nick Franco

headshot of Noah Joyce
General Member

Noah Joyce

headshot of Rohan Sohani
General Member

Rohan Sohani

headshot of Cecilia McManus
General Member

Cecilia McManus

headshot of Ogun Kargin
General Member

Ogun Kargin