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Welcome to the homepage for the Chicago Canes

Chicago Canes serves as the official representative of the University of Miami Alumni Association. This is your local connection to the growing global University of Miami community that keeps the orange and green bond alive!

The Chicago Canes Community is led by local University of Miami volunteers to provide an opportunity for alumni, parents, students, and friends to connect to the U through different programs and events. Our programming includes educational and social programs as well as networking opportunities across various professions. If you are looking for additional opportunities to volunteer, click here!

Connect with the U 

Stay Connected: Update your contact info to get involved with the Canes Community in your area for networking and events.  This will help you receive updates about when the University of Miami Alumni Association will be in your area and local events hosted by your Canes Community. If you’re not hearing about activities where you live, take a moment to complete this form!

For more information, please contact the Chicago Canes President at chicagocanes@miami.edu.

Support Our Student Scholarships 

Please help us raise funds for student scholarships. Make your gift to the Chicago Canes Scholarship Fund today. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving first-year UM student from your area. Show your support for fellow Canes by giving HERE

Upcoming Events

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Events

Meet Our Leaders

EXECUTIVE BOARD
Kathleen Bradshaw, B.S.C. '06
President
2024-2026
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Rebecca Hoffman, B.A. '92, M.S.Ed. '94
Immediate Past President, Liaison
2024-2026
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Vickie Horn, B.S. '82
Past President
2024-2026
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Corrine Williams, B.A. '04
President-Elect
2024-2026
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Olivia Lee, B.B.A. '23
Vice President, Communications
2025-2026
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Michael Mendelson, B.A. '24
Co-Vice President, Programming
2025-2026
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Sarah Potter, B.Arch. '18
Co-Vice President, Programming
2024-2026
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Peggy Elmi-Cobrin, B.S.Ed. '79
Co-Vice President, Strategic Engagement
2023-2026
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Michael Pasquella, B.S.C. '23
Co-Vice President, Strategic Engagement
2025-2026
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Marc Saphir, M.B.A. '02
Secretary
2024-2026
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Amber Altidor, B.S.N. '16
2024-2026
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Madelyn Peterson, B.B.A. '17, J.D. '20
2024-2026
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Andrew Boysen, B.S.C. '10
2023-2026
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Stacy Corbett, B.S.C. '95
2022-2026
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Queen Hakim, B.S. '24
2024-2026
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Zoe Kafkes Hall, B.S.C. '16
2024-2026
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William Kelly, B.A. '11
2025-2026
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Ryan Kwiecinski, B.Arch. '12
2024-2026
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Laura Melvin
2024-2026
Anthonia Moore, B.B.A. '17
2024-2026
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Alisa Morgan, B.S. '15
2024-2026
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Samantha Ruben, B.A. '16
2024-2026
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John Stohlquist, B.B.A. '16
2024-2026
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Sabina Szczepaniec, B.B.A. '15
2024-2026
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Lynn Watkins-Asiyanbi
2024-2026
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Daniel Zhang, J.D. '20
2025-2026
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