The New York City Network
The Big Apple's shade is a bright crimson with nearly 6,000 DU constituents calling 100 miles of the city that never sleeps home. The New York City Network annually hosts several events throughout the year that are sure to engage you whether you are new to the city or a regular at Central Park. The New York City Network is eager to connect with you and is open to alumni, parents, current students, and friends of DU. Connect with your Network Leaders below or reach out to your staff liaison to learn how to get more connected. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Featured Volunteer Leaders
Meet Kellie Mortimer
I have been living in NYC for 6 years (currently in Brooklyn) and work in marketing. I work for a small digital marketing agency, called Block & Tam, which specializes in Performance Marketing for many Luxury & Fashion clients. In my free time, I love to travel, do yoga, cook & explore New York City. I love being a part of the DU network in NYC & would be happy to connect!
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Meet Jordon Parker
Hi alumni and friends! I am a graduate (AHSS '14) of DU and am a former lawyer and now Vice President of Dispositions at Hilco Streambank, where I develop and implement strategies to assist my clients in the monetization of their intangible assets. I live in NYC, where I am highly involved in my local LGBT community, including organizations such as workOUT, StartOut, and the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York. In my free time, I enjoys skiing, cycling, golfing, and traveling with my partner and their dog, Jack. I would be happy to connect with any DU alum, current or future DU students, or friends of DU.
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Meet Janet Alvarez
Hello DU! I am Janet Alvarez and I am a proud law alumna of DU. I have called the Big Apple home for a number of years. My favorite part of being a Network Leader is getting the opportunity to help alumni, parents, and students better connect to each other and back to the university. I look forward to connecting with you online or at one of our signature NY Network events in the near future.
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Meet Jason Kreps
Hello NY Pios! I am a proud graduate of the MBA program in Daniels. I was the president of the Graduate Business Student Association in Daniels where I served as the connection point to students and the college's administration. I currently work in Corporate Development and Special Projects for Norvic Shipping Group in NYC and have served in several investment banking roles during my career. I am an avid DU Hockey fan and am always up for catching a game and a beer with fellow Pioneers. I look forward to connecting with you!
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Meet Tatum van Willingh
Hi NY and DU Network! I am a graduate of DU getting my BSBA from DCB in Business Information and Analytics with minors in Chinese and Leadership. I was very involved with the Undergraduate Business Student Association, Women in Business, Delta Sigma Pi, and Peer2Peer. I am currently a Data Analyst for Lexington Partners in New York and also worked as an Associate for Goldman Sachs. I am excited to connect with any new graduates that are planning to move to NYC and am always up for a cup of coffee. See you around the Big Apple!
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Meet Natalie Hereford
Hello DU alumni and friends! I received my BSBA from DU and completed a fellowship for the university as a Market Activator after graduating. I helped increase DU's social media presence helping better connect the alumni and friends of the university. After my fellowship year, I began to work for Circana and have since relocated to the NYC area. I serve as a Client Service Analyst and am enjoying getting to know the NYC area more. I would be delighted to catch coffee or a happy hour to talk all things DU and NY!
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Meet Prachi Gupta
Hi NY Network! My name is Prachi and I am a proud graduate of DU with a BS in Mathematics. I recently relocated to NY and currently work as a Credit and Fraud Risk Analyst for American Express. I was very involved at DU as a student including South Asian Student Association, Delta Sigma Pi, Finance Club, and Discoveries Leader. I look forward to my continued involvement serving as a Network Leader for DU in the NYC area and look forward to meeting you at a future NY Network event.
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Staff Leader
Meet Brent Thompson
Director of Regional Engagement
Brent helps guide strategy and execute engagement efforts of all alumni, families, parents and friends across the country and in select international networks as well as develops a programmatic portfolio for the regions in collaboration with Denver-based advancement team. Brent's goal is to create a culture of lifelong engagement and volunteerism among constituents in the regional markets and networks that builds our pipeline for campaign philanthropy and long-term engagement for the University's Global Network.
Brent has served in a number of different roles throughout his 15-year career in higher education for the University of Oklahoma, University of Texas system and now with the University of Denver. He is also adjunct faculty for the Executive Education in Daniels. Brent has worked in several different capacities including employer relations, career development, accreditation, and alumni engagement. Brent is a proud University of Denver and University of Oklahoma graduate and his entire wardrobe is crimson!
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VOLUNTEER
If you want to share your time and talent in any way outside mentoring and networking, check out VolunteerDU at volunteering.du.edu This portal is a menu of volunteer opportunities and your open door to engage with the DU community. Choose from a variety of one-off and ongoing projects that are meaningful to you.
The DU Career Network provides connections for life! Whether you're a current student, recent grad, or friend of the University, we all have something in common: a desire to connect and help each other. Unique job opportunities, career support, a chance to mentor or seek mentorship, and countless resources are all available to you here, in one place. https://crimsonconstellation.du.edu/v2/
If you have any questions about volunteering with DU, please email alumni@du.edu.
CONNECT WITH NEW YORK CITY NETWORK LEADERS
Please email kellie.mortimer@gmail.com, jordonparker.jp@gmail.com, attorneyalvarez@gmail.com, jasonkreps271@gmail.com, tatum.willingh@gmail.com, natalie.g.hereford@gmail.com, or prachi01.gupta@gmail.com to connect with a DU New York Network leader today!
CONNECT WITH DU STAFF LEADER
Please email brent.thompson@du.edu to connect with a DU staff member.
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