Affinity Networks
Carlson’s affinity networks foster a culture of lifelong engagement and build a community of alumni dedicated to helping one another succeed. The affinity networks program provides opportunities for alumni to network, attend lifelong learning events, advance careers, and build the visibility of the School. Each affinity network is open to all alumni, students, friends and allies of the Carlson School.
Affinity Networks at the Carlson School
The Carlson 360 Network Affinity group brings together alumni and students of color and allies with a broad range of perspectives to advance collective inclusivity at the Carlson School. We do this by providing meaningful strategies that provide sustainable solutions to critical diversity and inclusion challenges faced by the Carlson School community. We aim to meet this goal by partnering with the Carlson School of Management to build a racially just community through student advocacy, outreach, and alumni networks. We are a force for good!
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Alumni of Color Leaders
Steven Kibaya, '19 MBA
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Miguel Rocha, '13 BSB
3M
Carlson Women Global Connect is for all Carlson alumnae, partners, and friends interested in sharing information that will support individual growth and celebrating professional and personal achievements.
Sign up for Carlson Women Global Connect emails and learn more about getting involved
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Carlson Women Global Connect Leaders
Lindsay Amundson, '07 BSB, '12 MBA
Sabrosura Foods
Julie Gilbert, '93 BSB, '99 MBA
McKinsey & Co
The LGBTQ+ Alumni Network creates opportunities to interact with one another in the Carlson community and continue to build your professional and social networks.
Learn more and sign up to stay connected.
LGBTQ+ Network Leaders
KC Glaser, '05 BSB, '16 MBA
General Mills
Jon Schroeder, '13 BSB
EPA
The Carlson Alumni Sports Business Network builds a Carlson School alumni community through a shared interest in University of Minnesota athletics by providing opportunities to network, support Carlson School student-athletes and alumni volunteer leadership opportunities.
Sign up to join the Network and to volunteer on the steering committee.
Sports Business Network Leaders
Adam Krasnoff, '93 BSB
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Jenny Wade, '11 MBA
Piper Sandler
This group builds opportunities for veterans to connect, support, and talk about their experiences and challenges to further promote professional advancement and overcome common challenges faced by veterans.
Sign up for one or more Affinity Network mailing lists today!
Stay Connected
If you'd like to get involved with an affinity network as a volunteer or start a new one, contact Sarah Oehler at soehler@umn.edu