College Alumni Board

Creating College connections

The College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Board is a volunteer advocacy board composed of members who boast an array of professional and personal backgrounds.

In their roles as alumni ambassadors for the College, Board members represent the College's 170,000 living alumni and help IU graduates, students, and friends stay engaged in the life of the College.

Questions?

E-mail Director of Alumni Relations Vanessa Cloe at vcloe@indiana.edu with questions about the College Alumni Board.

The College Alumni Board supports a range of initiatives and special projects, including the College Luminaries Program and the College's awards program.

Board member Mary Susan Buhner and former dean Larry Singell (R) at the College's annual awards dinner.

Among other responsibilities, the College Alumni Board oversees and manages the dues allocations that the College receives from the IU Alumni Association. In directing and managing these funds, the Board is a significant source of support for alumni-student connections, student professional development, outreach events, and mentoring activities.

And yet the Board is even more than this. In representing the College of Arts and Sciences, the Board is a group that embodies the College itself — a group of dedicated, hardworking, intellectually curious individuals who are changing the world for the better in a wide variety of ways.

In addition to their Board service, individual members make an impact on the life of the College through a whole host of ways, such as mentoring students, financially supporting the mission of the College, advocating the value of a liberal arts education, and sponsoring student internships.

The College Alumni Board

Jim Trilling

President

B.A. '94, Political Science, Economics, LAMP

Jim Trilling is an attorney at the Federal Trade Commission, where he leads investigations, litigation, and policy initiatives regarding privacy, data security, and other consumer protection issues. He previously worked for the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, practiced at a law firm, and clerked for U.S. District Court Judge David F. Hamilton. In addition to his degree from IU, Trilling earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School. He is president of IU’s Washington, D.C., alumni chapter.

Angel Rivera

Vice president

B.A. '04, Political Science

Angel Rivera is a real estate developer based in Dallas and works with universities seeking new student housing. He has been involved in public-private partnerships worth more than $700 million. Following graduation from IU, Rivera served on the Indianapolis City-County Council and led business development efforts for TCC Software Solutions. He was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Luke Fields

Secretary

B.A. '09, Spanish

Luke Fields is a white-collar civil and criminal defense attorney with King and Spalding in Washington, D.C. Fields earned three degrees from Indiana University, including a B.A. in Hispanic literature from the College, a degree in business economics from the Kelley School, and his J.D. from the Maurer School. Active in his community, Fields serves on the boards of several non-profit organizations and previously as president of the student body in Bloomington. Reach him via e-mail.

Jennifer Rinker

Treasurer

B.S. '94, Chemistry

Jennifer Rinker is a senior scientist/creative perfumer for Procter & Gamble in the Global Flavor & Fragrance Capability Organization based in Cincinnati. She collaborates with evaluators, product designers, trend experts, and other leading perfumers in the industry to create the next generation of consumer-winning fragrances for the P&G global brand portfolio. Rinker is an IUAA life member, and a Greater Cincinnati Area volunteer alumni student recruiter for IU.

Sallie Jo Tardy Mitzell

Past president

B.S. '81, M.A. '83, Speech and Hearing Sciences

Sallie Jo Tardy Mitzell sits on several boards in addition to the College Alumni Board, including the Indiana University Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council and the IU Student Foundation Board of Associates. She also serves on the 2017 IU Women’s Colloquium Steering Committee, co-chairs the Women’s Colloquium Little 500 Scholarship Fund, and is the current chair of the Regional Division Committee for the IU Student Foundation capital campaign.

Maeve Bartiss

At-large member

B.A./B.S. '16, French, Human Biology

Maeve Bartiss is a first-year resident in pediatrics at the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich. After graduating from IU, she completed her M.D. in 2020 at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. She is an avid reader, a lover of all outdoor activities, and a passionate fan of any and all IU sports.

Baindu L. Bayon

At-large member

B.S. '03, Biology

Baindu L. Bayon is a biomedical scientist from Indianapolis. In addition to earning her bachelor’s degree in biology from IU, she received her Ph.D. in medical and molecular genetics from the Indiana University School of Medicine with a focus on the neurogenetics of Alzheimer's disease and transcription factor regulation of beta-secretase in 2017. Bayon is currently a health programs specialist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. She enjoys STEM outreach, and is one-half of the science-tech YouTube duo “The STEM SiSTARS” along with her sister Amie.

Mary Susan Buhner

At-large member

B.A. '94, Speech Communication

Mary Susan Buhner is the author of Mommy Magic: Tricks for Staying Sane in the Midst of Insanity. She is also a contributing author to several other popular books including, Bye-Bye Boardroom: Confessions from a New Breed of Moms, which has been twice featured on The Today Show. Buhner is the host of WXIN’s FOX 59's “Mommy Magic” segment.

Ellis Dumas III

At-large member

B.A. ’09, Criminal Justice, African American and African Diaspora Studies

Ellis Dumas III serves as Regional Manager for Region 1 of the Indiana Department of Child Services, a region that covers the Lake County area of Northwest Indiana. As a family man, a mentor, and a child advocate, Dumas says that he’s been blessed with an abundance of gifts and believes it’s his duty to pass those blessings around in his community. A lifelong Hoosier, he graduated from Gary West Side High School before earning his degree from IU. Dumas also holds an M.B.A. from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Robert Gerber

At-large member

B.A. '94, Political Science, Criminal Justice

Robert "Bobby" Gerber counsels public and private companies on transaction and governance matters impacting their operations around the world, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint venture transactions, divestitures, corporate restructurings, and succession planning. Committed to serving his community, Gerber is a member of the development committee of Chicago Legal Aid Clinic and is on the board of regents of Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Since 2016, he’s been listed in The Best Lawyers in Americain the area of Corporate Law.

Kim Hannel

At-large member

B.A. '89, English, Spanish

Kim Hannel is a news editor with IU Communications on the IUPUI campus. A copy editor by nature as well as by trade, she often has to restrain herself from contacting publications, sign-makers, and the like to share her advice. In addition to her BA in English and Spanish, Hannel holds an MA in journalism from IU. She and her husband live in Indianapolis with their teenage boys. Reach her via e-mail.

Bruce Hetrick

At-large member

B.A. '92, English, Political Science

Bruce Hetrick is a professor of practice at IUPUI and president of Powerful Appeals Inc. A Phi Beta Kappa College of Arts and Sciences graduate, Hetrick has been a mayoral press secretary, an East Coast ad/PR executive, head of communications for Indianapolis’ Methodist Hospital, founder and CEO of a major Indianapolis PR firm, and a newspaper columnist. A passionate advocate and tireless volunteer, he’s been honored often for his PR, journalism, and health advocacy work.

Shirley Kinney

At-large member

B.A. '13, Medieval History

Shirley Kinney is a doctoral candidate in medieval history at the University of Toronto. Kinney is a published author, has taught history and science to elementary and middle school students, and is involved in several organizations promoting educational opportunities for children.

Andy Miclot

At-large member

B.A. '77, M.A. '78, Speech and Hearing Sciences

Andrew Miclot is president and CEO of Micro Machine Co. He also serves on several medical device boards and is an advisor to several public and private medical device companies. Miclot is a founding member of the Institute for Orthopedic Enlightenment and has authored articles in numerous industry publications. He earned an M.B.A. from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and is recognized as an industry thought leader and sought-after speaker.

Derek Molter

At-large member

B.A. '04, Political Science, Philosophy

Derek Molter is a partner and an appellate litigator for Ice Miller Legal Counsel who has handled a multitude of appeals in state and federal courts throughout the United States. Molter earned both his bachelor’s degree and J.D. from IU. Prior to joining Ice Miller, he was an attorney in Washington, D.C., at an Am Law 100 firm, where his practice included the representation of a consumer products company in defense against thousands of personal injury cases in state and federal courts. Molter and his wife, Katie, live in Indianapolis with their children.

Rishika Murthy

At-large member

M.A. '09, Journalism

Rishika Murthy works in digital marketing and, in her free time, performs stand-up comedy around the country. In addition to her master's degree in journalism from the College, she holds dual undergraduate degrees in English and journalism from Bradley University. Reach Murthy via e-mail or connect with her on LinkedIn.

Heidi Remak

At-large member

B.A. '74, History

Heidi Remak is a senior behavioral health consultant with over 25 years of experience in the field of behavioral health and employee assistance. She has served in this capacity with Prudential, Johnson & Johnson, AT&T, and Lucent Technologies in Chicago and New Jersey. She holds an M.A. in educational psychology from the University of Michigan, and is a certified employee assistance professional, as well as a certified life coach.

Ben Shoulders

At-large member

B.A. '02, Criminal Justice

Ben Shoulders is corporate relationship manager at Old National Bank in Evansville, Ind. In addition to his degree from IU, he has earned numerous continuing-education accolades in the banking industry and is a graduate of both the IBA Bank Management Series and the Commercial Lending School. Shoulders also serves on such community boards as Boys and Girls Club, EVSC Foundation, and the IU Alumni Association of Greater Evansville. Reach him via e-mail.

Molly Tropp

At-large member

B.A. '09, Telecommunications

Molly Tropp is a senior strategic account manager with Allergan. She has seven years of experience in account management, business development, promotional planning, and clinical selling. Previously, Tropp worked for Galderma Laboratories selling acne, psoriasis, and rosacea pharmaceuticals to dermatologists. During her time at Indiana University, she served as president of the Indiana University Student Foundation, vice president of Kappa Kappa Gamma, and was an active member in Dance Marathon.

Rosalind Webb

At-large member

B.A. '74, Biology

Rosalind (Roz) Webb holds an MD from the IU School of Medicine and is board certified in diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. After practicing in Indianapolis with Northwest Radiology for 17 years, health issues dictated an early retirement. Subsequently, Webb has volunteered as a docent at the Indianapolis Museum of Art as well with the Master Gardeners program. She enjoys reading, hiking, tennis, travel, Mini IU, lifelong learning, and calligraphy.

How can you help?

You can support the College Alumni Board by becoming a dues-paying member of the Indiana University Alumni Association (IUAA). When you pay your dues, you’ll be directly assisting with Board programming such as the College Luminaries program and the alumni awards program.

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Interested in joining the Board?

If you’re interested in learning more about the Board — or becoming a member — e-mail Director of Alumni Relations Vanessa Cloe at vcloe@indiana.edu.

The College Alumni Board reviews nominations and selects new Board members each summer.

College Alumni Board

Creating College connections

Questions?

The College Alumni Board

Jim Trilling

Angel Rivera

Luke Fields

Jennifer Rinker

Sallie Jo Tardy Mitzell

Maeve Bartiss

Baindu L. Bayon

Mary Susan Buhner

Ellis Dumas III

Robert Gerber

Kim Hannel

Bruce Hetrick

Shirley Kinney

Andy Miclot

Derek Molter

Rishika Murthy

Heidi Remak

Ben Shoulders

Molly Tropp

Rosalind Webb

How can you help?

Interested in joining the Board?

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