Alumni Association Board Elections
Every year, Keene State College alumni elect members from its membership (now grown to over 40,000) to represent the alumni on the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
This 15-member governing body’s purpose is to lead programmatic and outreach efforts that promote the welfare of the College and its alumni. Each volunteer member serves on committees that strive to create, plan, and execute programs and events that bring alumni and students together, build institutional awareness and pride, and create valued connections.
Four alumni will be elected to serve three-year terms on the Keene State College Alumni Association Board of Directors. They will join nine other alumni representing classes from 1967-2018.
Your voice and your choice will influence the Alumni Association and Keene State College in the years to come. Voting ended April 15, 2024.
KSCAA Election Candidates
Jaclyn (Jackie) Griffis Borrelli
Class Year: 2013
Occupation: Teacher
Since attending Keene State College I have ventured just slightly farther North in Charlestown, NH. I live happily with my husband, step-daughter, cat, dog, goats and chickens on our small little piece of paradise that we love so much. I am a Kindergarten teacher just over the river in Vermont in a small rural public school that values outdoor education. I am currently taking graduate courses through SNHU for a Masters in Education which I hope to wrap up next year.
Being able to serve on the Board of Directors of the Keene State College Alumni Association would provide me the opportunities to continue to donate my time to a campus and college I learned a great deal from.
The following opportunities have allowed me time to view the campus and students from a bird’s eye view. Being able to participate in the student leadership retreat in 2023 gave me a perspective on the current student life on campus. I am grateful for these opportunities to participate as an alumna of KSC. Pay it forward!
Casey Michelle Brown
Class Year: 2022
Occupation: Area Coordinator, Worcester State University
Since graduating in 2022, I have pursued my passion for Higher Education by earning a master’s in Student Affairs in Higher Education. During my studies, I discovered a calling in Residence Life and have since begun my professional career at Worcester State University.
In just a few weeks, I will be getting married and have cherished maintaining connections with Keene State College alumni and students through my role as a Chapter Advisory Board member for Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority. Keene State College provided the foundation for my future, and I am grateful for the lifelong friendships and opportunities it fostered.
Keene State College is where I discovered my identity and true passions, and it holds a special place in my heart. I am eager to give back to the community that has given me so much. As a young alumnus, I am passionate about fostering alumni connections and increasing engagement with those who shared my Keene State experience and those who are looking to reconnect.
With extensive experience in event planning, recruitment, and fundraising, I hope to contribute my knowledge of higher education to the Alumni Board. I would be honored to help strengthen alumni relationships and enhance opportunities for continued involvement in the Keene State community. Thank you for this opportunity!
Brandon Carta
Class Year: 2013
Occupation: Associate Director of Campus Life, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
In the last decade my two cats and I have moved up and down the east coast to work within campus life at various colleges. Between getting a master’s degree and participating in online reality games, our family has still managed to stay connected to Keene State through alumni activities, work with the Keene State Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity, and even through employment.
Recently, we moved to the greater Boston area where I work at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and the cats enjoy time in their new home with lots of windows.
KSC has provided me many personal and professional opportunities to grow as a human, advocate, and leader. There is no way for me to explain all of the ways KSC has steered me in the right direction, but I am hopeful that I can demonstrate my love for the college through this role. I have worked with alumni both through my fraternity involvement at KSC and through my career in higher education.
Paired with my recent experience working within Student Involvement at KSC, my experiences have prepared me to advocate for KSC alumni and a positive future for Owl Nation.
Scott Ettl
Class Year: 1996
Occupation: Managing Vice President of Service Operations, Gartner
Following graduation, I started working at Gartner Inc in CT and have been there ever since, it’s my job out of college! I have lived in several different cities/countries for work until I settled down with my Family in Fairfield CT which consists of my wife Caroline, 3 kids, 1 cat and a St Bernard! We love boating, softball/baseball and going to the beach!
I have always and continue to love KSC and look for ways to connect with the school, alum and my friends. A passion of mine is volunteering and working with college students in the CT area and want to .
Since graduation I have partnered with KSC in several volunteer capacities from helping students as a mentor, partnering with the administration on strategic planning as well as working with the staff on Founder’s Day. I have also had experience working with other non-for-profit organizations from a Board capacity and would like to take that experience and apply it to KSC.
Mary Ronning
Class Year: 2025
Occupation: Student/Teaching
This past spring I graduated from Keene State with a degree in English Literature, and will be returning in the fall for student teaching to finish my second degree in Elementary Education. I’ve been actively pursuing my career in education as a long-term substitute teacher in grades 6-8 science at a local school in my area.
I have had the opportunity to work at the Keene State Alumni Center, have served as a peer mentor for students, and been elected to the role of Student Body President. During my time in college, I have had the opportunity to participate in professional development through my district, and have represented our college in NH, Chicago, IL, and Florida.
Serving on the Board of Directors for KSC to give back to the community that has made me the person I am today would be a great opportunity. As a 4th generation owl, I know the value of a Keene State College Education which has shaped many graduates, including those in my own family.
My experiences in similar roles involve holding leadership positions in my Sorority, Delta Phi Epsilon, and Student Government. These positions strengthened my passion for mentorship, collaboration, and ability to foster connections with others.
I want to engage alumni, support current students, and contribute to the overall college community, further enhancing the Keene State experience. If elected I will be able to stay involved, share my skills, and ensure that future generations of owls continue to thrive; it is an honor to just be nominated!
