Birmingham alumni network USA
With more than 5,000 alumni living in the US, the Birmingham Alumni Network USA was established to foster meaningful connections and create a vibrant community for graduates of the University.
The network organises regular gatherings for alumni across the country as it serves as a platform for alumni to reconnect with old friends, expand their professional networks, and engage with new opportunities.
Key contacts
Key contacts
Your alumni committee
Co-chairs
Dave Drinkwater (BSc Chemical Engineering 1987) New York City
Maria Velissariou (PhD Biochemical Engineering, 1992) Washington D.C.
Regional leads
Brian Beeston (PhD Material Sciences, 1965) San Diego
James Stamp (BSc Biosciences, 1977; MSc Plant Biology, 1978; PhD Plant Biology, 1984) Sebastopol, California
Alex Sinclair (MBA, 2019) San Francisco
Burak Yazar (MSc International Development, 2016) New York City
Joseph H. Bogan (MSc International Development, 2016) Washington D.C.
Members
British Schools and Universities Foundation (BSUF) representative: Luke Hawkridge (LLB Law, 2009) New York City
Brittany Atkinson (Msc Global Cooperation and Security, 2016) New Mexico
Sonia Boddie (Master of Public Administration, 2012) New York City
Jake Devine (MEng Civil Engineering, 2020) New York City
Stephanie Katz (PhD Philosophy, 2023) New Orleans
Development and Alumni Relations Office
Helen Carey, Head of Philanthropy - Global
Email Helen or call/WhatsApp +44 (0) 7966 179425
Adele Diviney, International Philanthropy Manager
Email Adele or call/WhatsApp +44 (0) 7974 898620
Yimi Liu, International Engagement Manager
Email Yimi
News and events
News and events
The network sends regular updates to alumni in the States. To ensure you receive our e-newsletters and invitations to events please update your details.
To find out about upcoming events, check out the events calendar and visit the Facebook page.
Get involved
Get involved
Want to organise an alumni event in your area? Contact our Events Team or reach out to your local alumni leads.
There are countless ways to give back to the community that helped shape us. Whether it's volunteering, sharing experiences, or mentoring future students, your contributions make a real difference. Get in touch with the Volunteering Team to learn more about current opportunities.
Giving
Giving
Our alumni and friends who are based in the USA can give to the University of Birmingham through BSUF (British Schools and Universities Foundation), a 501(c)(3) charitable organisation that is recognised by the United States Internal Revenue Service.
Helen Carey, Head of Philanthropy - North America works with alumni and friends in North America who would like to give to support our students, research and initiatives. Please contact Helen to discuss the impact you would like your giving to have at Birmingham.