Alumni Board of Directors gather around a plaque outdoors.

The Central Michigan University Alumni Association Board of Directors represents the interests of all CMU alumni by providing meaningful opportunities and connections for maintaining involvement with and commitment to Central Michigan University.

The Alumni Association Board of Directors fills board vacancies by appointment. Interest forms are accepted on a rolling basis. To be eligible for membership, alumni must have a degree from Central Michigan University and must also be or become a Gold Member of the Alumni Association. Members serve a three-year term and may be eligible to serve up to three additional, consecutive terms. The number of vacant seats each year varies based on returning board members and expiring terms.

Meet the CMU Alumni Association Board of Directors

Melissa DeJesus 2001, 2009

Alumni Board Member

Dexter, MI

Professional Title:
Third-grade general education teacher

Favorite Spot on Campus:
Larzelere Court Yard

Favorite CMU Memory:
Hanging out in Warriner Mall for Gentle Friday

Please list any CMU Alumni affiliate groups, chapters, etc. that you are or have been involved with:

CMU Latine Alumni Chapter Leadership Team (Vice President)

Please share any personal and professional organizations you are involved in:

Allen Elementary School Equity Team Facilitator, AASPIRE (Ann Arbor School Parents Intent on Racial Equity) Core Team Member, AAEA (Ann Arbor Education Association) Union Rep,

What advice would you give to current or prospective students? Get involved on campus to meet new people and build your leadership skills, get to know your professors.