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Careers, Life, and Yale: In Conversation with Alison Cole, Executive Director of YAA

Join us for another Must See Yalie show on Wednesday, October 30, at 8-9 pm, for a conversation with Alison Cole, the Executive Director of the Yale Alumni Association. Learn about her vision for the 185,000 - strong YAA global community, her leadership approach, and her career path. Find out more about her model for engagement with students and alumni, and the new role Rose Alumni House is going to play. Don't miss the opportunity to ask your questions in advance, or via chat during the program. We’ll reserve ample time for Alison to answer them.

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Alison Cole ’99

Alison Cole ’99

Alison Cole is the executive director of the Yale Alumni Association, a position she assumed in 2024.  In this capacity, she oversees the alumni association’s various groups, sets the direction and tone for the YAA’s office and operations, operates as the department’s emissary to the larger university, and serves as the organizational go-to for all things Yale alumni.

Cole received her BA from Yale in 1999 (Ezra Stiles College) where she was also the captain and All-American on the women’s lacrosse team. Cole brings a wealth of knowledge about Yale and strong relationships throughout the campus and among alumni. She has worked with numerous volunteers across the university and athletics. Cole previously served in several senior positions in Yale administration as: 
• Senior Associate Dean for external affairs and special projects in Yale College. In that capacity, she oversaw the development of the Yale Schwarzman Center.
• Deputy Director of Athletics for External Affairs 
• Senior Women’s Administrator and sport supervisor for volleyball, women’s lacrosse, heavyweight crew, lightweight crew, women’s crew, and women’s basketball.
• Assistant Athletics Director for Development and Outreach

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