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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 

Lisa Bottomley '97

Alumni Board Member

Kentwood, MI
Alumni Board member Lisa Bottomley wearing a black top and a maroon cardigan and she has long brown hair.

City, State:

Kentwood, Mi

Major(s):

Sociology

Minor(s):

Psychology

Graduation year(s):

1997

Professional Title:

Interim Associate Director, Children and Youth Institute

Favorite Spot on Campus:

Volunteer Center

What advice would you give to current or prospective CMU students?

Get involved. Go on an Alternative Break. Enjoy this chance to make life long friends while getting an amazing education.