American Graduate School in Paris

Class Representatives

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Each ��˾��Ƶ graduating class has a representative recruited among the students of that class. The role of your class representative is to be the liaison between the members of your class and the Alumni Board. This involves keeping in touch with you by periodically contacting you either as a group or individually, so you are kept aware of measures taken by the Alumni Board. Your class representative also ensures that you know about events or projects that you may wish to be involved in. Reciprocally, your class representative transmits to the board any matters that you or your class wishes to raise with them. They also keep the alumni office up to date as to where you are and what work you do.

Class Representatives class by class

Class of 2012:

Rachel Minor

Class of 2011:

Adam Kegley

Class of 2010:

Paula Prince

Class of 2009:

Wren Sellers

Class of 2008:

Sarah Pedersen

Class of 2007:

Sumiko Tanaka

Class of 2006:

Abigail Pratt

Class of 2005:

Christy Davies

Class of 2004:

Janicke Stramer

Class of 2002-2003:

Irene Gorelik

Class of 2000-2001:

Arnold Obermayr

Class of 1996-1999

Telemaco Matrundola

The ��˾��Ƶ Alumni Board

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The Alumni Board is made up of individuals who are committed to supporting the Alumni Association, its mission and its members. Together, they manage alumni affairs and represent alumni interests with the rest of the ��˾��Ƶ community and with other organizations. They organize meetings and events such as career workshops, and are constantly looking for new opportunities in Paris and around the world to share with alumni. They work in close liaison with the ��˾��Ƶ Graduate Student Association and the ��˾��Ƶ Administration to extend their action to benefit the students.

They are available to all and every ��˾��Ƶ alumnus and student to provide information and support. Don't hesitate to contact them at alumni@ags.edu.

Joyce Lee (��˾��Ƶ Vice-President for Alumni Affairs)

Joyce Lee is from Scotland and has resided in France for over forty years. She has been with ��˾��Ƶ since its creation in 1994 and has served in many capacities. She is now the Vice-President of ��˾��Ƶ for Alumni Affairs. She previously worked as a professor of English.

"I have been involved with ��˾��Ƶ since it was founded and so shared the excitement of the early days. Two of my three children are ��˾��Ƶers (Mairi Lee, class of 2005 and Sean Lee, Class of 2003). I enjoy keeping in contact with our alumni and feel tremendous pride in their achievements."

Patrick Clairzier (Class of 2008)

Patrick Clairzier is a Haitian-American. He worked in financial services for ten years before joining ��˾��Ƶ in 2006 and now works as a Consultant at the United Nations Environmental Program in Paris. He has been a member of the Alumni Board for two years.

"I followed one of the dual tracks at ��˾��Ƶ and completed two Masters, in International Relations and in Strategic Negotiation. I am now working on my PhD at ��˾��Ƶ focusing on issues of international political economy, poverty reduction and sustainable development. I am also a member of the academic staff for the ��˾��Ƶ undergraduate program. Today, as a member of the board, I am very active in giving back to the school devoting my time whenever possible."

Christy Davis (Class of 2005)

Christy Davies graduated with an M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy from ��˾��Ƶ in 2005. She also earned a Master's in Diplomacy and Strategic Negotiation from Université Paris Sud as part of one of the dual programs at ��˾��Ƶ. She has extensive experience in the headhunting business and now works for an animal welfare NGO, also teaching yoga part-time. She has served on the Alumni Board for two years.

"As an alumna I'm happy to share my knowledge to help fellow ��˾��Ƶers find jobs. The alumni board works hard on this and many other projects, especially keeping alumni up-to-date on news, events, etc. A close alumni network makes everyone's degree stronger. It's nice to stay involved with the school and to help future world leaders."

Joseph Mangarella

Joe is from New Jersey and graduated with an M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy from ��˾��Ƶ in 2012, along with a certificate in African Studies. He is currently employed as a Maître de langue at the Université Panthéon-Assas in Paris, teaching American constitutional law and British torts to third-year university and Masters students. Having presented his thesis research at several conferences, Joe hopes to continue his career in academics as a PhD candidate in political science at the Sorbonne.

"The Alumni Board gives its members a unique opportunity to shape the development of an institution we feel we benefited from. Not only does it allow us to keep in contact with people associated with ��˾��Ƶ, but it also facilitates the strength of that network on which many ��˾��Ƶ graduates rely. I consider it our duty to sustain and improve this close-knit network which makes ��˾��Ƶ so unique in the first place."

Brandon Roddey (class of 2008)

Brandon W. Roddey graduated from the M.A. International Relations and Diplomacy program at ��˾��Ƶ in 2011. He is currently a recruitment consultant for the oil & gas, mining, and water industries at Altea Resources. Since moving to Paris, he has held key leadership roles in a number of associations.

“Clearly, the connections we make while studying are important to the success we have later in life, especially upon graduation. After finishing my studies, I wanted to stay connected and help our school develop the reach of its international network, and therefore I’m happy to join the Alumni Board at ��˾��Ƶ. It’s my goal as the school moves forward to serve our common interests by increasing exchanges between alumni and current students."

About the ��˾��Ƶ Alumni Association

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The ��˾��Ƶ Alumni Association

The mission of the ��˾��Ƶ Alumni Association is to maintain and nurture a liaison among the worldwide community of ��˾��Ƶ alumni, former students, current students, faculty, board, administrators and friends. It provides support collectively to the community and individually to each of its members. It seeks to foster pride, engagement and the continuing involvement of the community members in ��˾��Ƶ and in the values that it represents: tolerance,diversity,awareness, civic engagement.

Membership

You are a full member of the alumni association if you graduated from ��˾��Ƶ; or if you were in a degree program at ��˾��Ƶ for at least three semesters and completed the coursework without going on to earn a degree.

You may apply to become an associate member of the alumni association if you attended ��˾��Ƶ for fewer than three semesters or if you are a friend of ��˾��Ƶ, or someone who is interested in the development of ��˾��Ƶ. Please request membership at alumni@ags.edu.

Benefits of being a Member of the ��˾��Ƶ Alumni Association

We provide you with opportunities to attend guest lectures, participate in visits and join events throughout the year.
We provide career support services such as CV writing, interview coaching, career workshops.
We share our contacts in the international relations and diplomacy community in Paris and around the world for increased professional opportunities.
We will put you in touch with ��˾��Ƶ professors if you need advice or a letter of recommendation (link to a form) from them.
As an ��˾��Ƶ alumnus you are welcome to stop by any time you are in Paris to use the ��˾��Ƶ library and its computers.
If you wish to deepen your knowledge of international relations, don’t hesitate to join a class at ��˾��Ƶ. You will receive a tuition discount of 20% per course. (This does not apply to alumni who wish to pursue a further degree at ��˾��Ƶ) (link to course offerings on website)
You will have access to an area of the website that is not open to the public to get information about alumni online career resources and to use the Alumni Directory. (Link to these)
Graduates of ��˾��Ƶ may also join the University of Arcadia alumni network and avail themselves of services offered to Arcadia alumni: to do this, send your request to alumni@ags.edu ; you will then hear from the Arcadia alumni office.
You will receive regular e-news bulletins from the alumni association keeping you abreast of activities at ��˾��Ƶ.
You will receive an electronic version of ‘The ��˾��Ƶer’ the newletter of ��˾��Ƶ.

Note: please keep the Alumni Association Office informed if you change your email address.

Alumni Dashboard

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Alumni Association

This section will give you a description of the ��˾��Ƶ Alumni Association, its mission and its members.

It will also explain the benefits of being an ��˾��Ƶ Alumni and tell you how to get involved.

About the ��˾��Ƶ Alumni Association

The ��˾��Ƶ Alumni Board

Class Representatives By Year

Career Resources

This section contains a notice board where you can
find job ads and career tips posted by other alumni or by the ��˾��Ƶ administration,
and post your own to share with other alumni.

It also contains a "Positions Wanted" section for those who are searching for a job or have a position to provide.

Career Notice Board

Job Ads and Job Tips

Positions Wanted

Find Alumni

The ��˾��Ƶ Alumni Directory is a password-protected section allowing you to find fellow alumni by name, graduation year, country or sector of activity.

It contains a resume and contact information for each one.

Access the ��˾��Ƶ Alumni Directory Search Page

Update Your Profile

You may create or edit your own profile
in the ��˾��Ƶ alumni directory

Click here to access your profile

This page is accessible only to yourself with your own username and password.
If you do not have your login, please email alumni@ags.edu

Alumni Association

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Mission statement

The Alumni Association fosters a reciprocal and enduring relationship among alumni, current students and the school.

The Alumni Association seeks to provide an expanding network of alumni that they may draw upon professionally and socially throughout their lives.

The Alumni Association also aims to play an active role in the growth and prosperity of ��˾��ƵIRD and to enhance the learning experiences of our students.

Membership

Members of the American Graduate School in Paris Alumni Association are:

Former students who have graduated from the M.A. or Ph.D. program
Former students who have completed the coursework for the M.A. or Ph.D. program
Other former students who are not automatically eligible but who wish to become members

Alumni Benefits

Being a member of the alumni association brings the following benefits:

You have access to a password protected:
Alumni Directory where you can find contact information on your fellow alumni, where they are and what they are doing.
Job Bank that lists employment opportunities provided by you and fellow alumni.
Notice Board where you can get your message out to the ��˾��Ƶ community.
Alumni who sign up to audit a course at ��˾��Ƶ will get a 20% discount on their tuition.
Alumni who keep their contact information updated will receive the newsletter ‘the��˾��Ƶer' in the fall and spring.

How to Get in Touch

You may contact Joyce Lee at alumni@ags.edu

Giving to ��˾��Ƶ

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Ways of giving
How to make your donation
John A. Lee Memorial Scholarships
Tax reductions for individuals and companies

Ways of Giving

The John A. Lee Memorial Fund was instated in memory of the American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy's first president and co-founder. Help us realize Dr. Lee's vision for the school.

Your contributions to the fund help the School of International Relations and Diplomacy maintain its high-quality academic programs, enhance facilities, broaden its pool of dedicated professors, award scholarships and provide a dynamic and international atmosphere to prepare our students for successful careers.

Your gifts are crucial to the ongoing success of ��˾��Ƶ. There are a number of ways in which you can contribute such as...

Pledging money by signing up to make a monthly or annual gift to ��˾��Ƶ
Making a spontaneous donation
Donating money for John A. Lee Memorial Scholarships
Making a donation to help us expand our library collection

You can also...

Donate books to our library

How to Make Your Donation

The way to ensure that all of your donation comes to ��˾��Ƶ and does not get eaten up in bank charges and currency exchanges is to donate online. Please donate online to the John A. Lee Memorial Fund.

You may choose what you would like your donation to be used for:

Scholarships
Library collection
International conferences
At the discretion of ��˾��Ƶ
Note: If you do not specify how you would like your donation to be used, it will automatically go into the John A. Lee Fund to be used at the discretion of ��˾��Ƶ.

John A. Lee Memorial Scholarships

The education offered at the School of International Relations and Diplomacy enables students from around the world to gain the knowledge and expertise in international affairs necessary to approach their future careers with a global perspective

Many bright students dream of studying international relations and diplomacy. We wish to give them the opportunity to benefit from the ��˾��Ƶ experience by offering scholarships based on academic merit and need.

If you would like more information on scholarships please see The John A. Lee Memorial Scholarship.

Tax Reductions for Individuals and Companies

��˾��Ƶ is an "établissement d'enseignement supérieur d'intérêt général à but non lucratif ", and donations therefore give rise to the following tax reductions:

Individuals, per article 200 of the Code Général des Impôts (CGI), benefit from an income tax reduction equal to 66% of the amount donated, up to 20% of their taxable income.
Individual tax payers subject to the Impôt sur la Fortune can instead, per article 885-o Vbis of the CGI, choose to benefit from an income tax reduction equal to 75% of the amount donated, up to a maximum reduction of € 50 000.
Corporations, per article 238 bis of the CGI, benefit from a tax reduction equal to 60% of the amounts donated, up to 0.5% of their sales.

Class of 2012:
	Rachel Minor
Class of 2011:
	Adam Kegley
Class of 2010:
	Paula Prince
Class of 2009:
	Wren Sellers
Class of 2008:
	Sarah Pedersen
Class of 2007:
	Sumiko Tanaka
Class of 2006:
	Abigail Pratt
Class of 2005:
	Christy Davies
Class of 2004:
	Janicke Stramer
Class of 2002-2003:
	Irene Gorelik
Class of 2000-2001:
	Arnold Obermayr
Class of 1996-1999
	Telemaco Matrundola

American Graduate School in Paris

Class Representatives

Class Representatives class by class

Class of 2012:

Class of 2011:

Class of 2010:

Class of 2009:

Class of 2008:

Class of 2007:

Class of 2006:

Class of 2005:

Class of 2004:

Class of 2002-2003:

Class of 2000-2001:

Class of 1996-1999

The ��˾����Ƶ Alumni Board

Joyce Lee (��˾����Ƶ Vice-President for Alumni Affairs)

Patrick Clairzier (Class of 2008)

Christy Davis (Class of 2005)

Joseph Mangarella

Brandon Roddey (class of 2008)

About the ��˾����Ƶ Alumni Association

The ��˾����Ƶ Alumni Association

Membership

Benefits of being a Member of the ��˾����Ƶ Alumni Association

Alumni Dashboard

Alumni Association

Career Resources

Find Alumni

Update Your Profile

Alumni Association

Mission statement

Membership

Alumni Benefits

How to Get in Touch

Giving to ��˾����Ƶ

Ways of Giving

How to Make Your Donation

John A. Lee Memorial Scholarships

Tax Reductions for Individuals and Companies

The ��˾��Ƶ Alumni Board

Joyce Lee (��˾��Ƶ Vice-President for Alumni Affairs)

About the ��˾��Ƶ Alumni Association

The ��˾��Ƶ Alumni Association

Benefits of being a Member of the ��˾��Ƶ Alumni Association

Giving to ��˾��Ƶ