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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 Community Scholarship Fund today. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving first-year University of Miami student from your area. Show your support for fellow Canes by giving here. 

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Meet Our 2026-2027 Leaders

EXECUTIVE BOARD
Corrine Williams, B.A. '04
President
LinkedIn Bio		 Kathleen Bradshaw, B.S.C. '06
Immediate Past President
LinkedIn Bio		 Michael Pasquella, B.S.C. '23
President-Elect
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Olivia Lee, B.B.A. '23
Co-Vice President, Communications
LinkedIn Bio		 Sabina Szczepaniec, B.B.A. '15
Co-Vice President, Communications
LinkedIn Bio		 Theodore Chakos, J.D. '16
Co-Vice President, Programming 
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Anthonia Moore, B.B.A. '17
Co-Vice President, Programming
LinkedIn Bio		 Peggy Elmi-Cobrin, B.S.Ed. '79
Co-Vice President, Strategic Engagement
LinkedIn Bio		 Tatyana McNish, B.A. '16,
M.A. '19
Secretary
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Shirley Harwood, B.A. '96
Communications 
LinkedIn Bio		 Ramiro Muñoz, B.Arch. '08
Communications
LinkedIn Bio		 Marissa Rose, B.S.B.A. '12
Communications
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Stacy Corbett, B.S.C. '95
Programming
LinkedIn Bio		 William Kelly, B.A.  '11
Programming
LinkedIn Bio		 Ryan Kwiecinski, B.Arch. '12
Programming
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Laura Melvin
Programming		 Michael Mendelson, B.A.  '24
Programming
LinkedIn Bio		 Alisa Morgan, B.S. '15
Programming
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Madelyn Peterson, B.B.A. '17, J.D. '20
Programming
LinkedIn Bio		 Sarah Potter, B.Arch. '18
Programming
LinkedIn Bio		 Marc Saphir, M.B.A. '02
Programming
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Lynn Watkins-Asiyanbi
Programming
LinkedIn Bio		 Amber Altidor, B.S.N.  '16
Strategic Engagement
LinkedIn Bio		 Andrew Boysen, B.S.C. '10
Strategic Engagement 
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Max Platin, B.B.A. '17
Strategic Engagement
LinkedIn Bio		 Samantha Ruben, B.A. '16
Strategic Engagement
LinkedIn Bio		 Daniel Zhang, J.D. '20
Strategic Engagement 
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BOARD AMBASSADORS
Darren Dupriest, B.B.A. '91
Alumni Board of Directors
LinkedIn Bio		 Rebecca Hoffman, B.A. '92, M.S.Ed. '94
Alumni Board of Directors,
Chicago Canes Past President
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