Board of Directors
The CUPPA Alumni Association Board of Directors is comprised of graduates from the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs degree programs. The board meets quarterly and holds annual elections at its May meeting. If you are interested in getting involved, please email UIC.CUPPA.AA@gmail.com.
The mission of the CUPPA Alumni Association is to strengthen and enhance the professional and academic experience for alumni, students and faculty. The CUPPA Alumni Association offers educational and career development to alumni, students and faculty; organizes events/activities for the informal sharing/exchange of information and to encourage professional relationships; and lends support and provides input to the development of the college’s curriculum.
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The CUPPA Alumni Board of Directors is comprised of graduates from the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs degree programs.
PRESIDENT: Nicole Langert, MPA ’17, Director of Major Gifts, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
VICE PRESIDENT: Patrick Coogan, MPA ’17, AVP for Financial Planning and Analysis, Lesley University
DIRECTORS
- Jocelyn Aranda-Ortiz, BA’22 (Public Policy), Family Support Network Coordinator, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
- Enrique Castillo, MUPP ’16, Senior Planner – Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
- Patrick Coogan, MPA ’17, AVP for Financial Planning and Analysis, Lesley University
- Peter Czubak, MPA ’02, Senior City Forester – City of Chicago, Department of Streets and Sanitation
- Charles Eastwood, MPA ’17, Associate Director of Advancement Communications – UIC
- Sarah Grumulaitis, MUPP’21, Graduate Transportation Planner, Arup
- Judith Hamill, MUPP ’79, Government Relations Director UIC School of Law
- Jenny Kane, MUPP ’14, Safety Reporting & Risk Reduction Manager – Metra
- Quinn Kasal, MUPP ’21, Strategic Planner – Rail, CTA
- Peggy Laemle, MUPP ’01, Independent Writing and Editing Professional
- Nicole Langert, MPA ’17, Director of Major Gifts, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Med
- Mary Lupa, MUPP ’91, Supervising Planner – WSP Parson Brinckerhoff
- Tony Manno, MUPP ’04, Principal Planner – Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
- Paulina Martinez, MUPP ’16, Community Impact Director – World Business Chicago
- Anita Owens, MPA ’19, Development Coordinator – Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
- Libby Pappas, MPA ’17, Planned Giving Officer – UNICEF USA
- Kevin Peralta, BA ’17 MUPP ’19, Special Projects Coordinator – Chicago Housing Authortity
- Kelly Siegel, MUPP ’14, Budget Analyst – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Nicole Sims, MPA’02, Partner, Crowe LLP