GOLD stands for “Graduates of the Last Decade,” those crucial first 10 years after graduation when Clarkies are getting established in life and careers. The GOLD Council consists of 20 to 30 young alumni spanning class years from the previous decade. Council members host events, serve on committees, participate in University initiatives, and otherwise engage with the Clark community.
GOLD Council objectives include:
- Maximizing the impact of the University’s most recent graduates
- Increasing young alumni engagement in Clark events and initiatives
- Encouraging classmates to volunteer
- Helping to grow annual philanthropic support among recent graduates
GOLD Council Subcommittees
- Student and Young Alumni Engagement
- Marketing and Communications
- Philanthropy
View the 2022-2023 Impact Report
Our leaders
Parker Freedman ’21 (he/him)
Co-Chair, Killingly, CT
Emilee Cocuzzo ’18, MBA ’19 (she/her)
Co-Chair, Boston, MA
Alex Turgeon ’16, MBA ’17 (he/him)
Co-Chair, Holden, MA
Members
- Justine Berard ’19, San Diego, CA
- Drashhti Bilimoria ’21, MBA ’22, Hapeville, GA
- Emilee Cocuzzo ’18, MBA ’19, Boston, MA
- David M. Corn ’16, Londonderry, NH
- Manning DelColgliano ’23, M.S. ’24, Worcester, MA
- Ben DiFilippi ’21, MBA ’22, Brooklyn, NY
- Parker Freedman ’21, Killingly, CT
- Andrés Gvirtz ’18, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Taylor Laflamme ’23, M.S. ’24, Worcester, MA
- Faaiz Masood ’20, Sommerville, MA
- Ana Mercado Roque ’19, New Brunswick, NJ
- Abdur Rahman Muhammad ’20, New York, NY
- Julianne X. Murphy ’17, M.S. ’18, Chicago, IL
- Courtney Pharr ’17, MHS ’19, Baltimore, MD
- Anabel Riggio ’22, MPA ’23, Oakland, NJ
- Utkristaa Shrestha ’20, Fairfield, CT
- Gabrielle Totten ’19, MBA ’20, New York, NY
- Alex Turgeon ’16, MBA ’17, Holden, MA
- Michelle Y. Yun ’18, MBA ’19, Elgin, IL
GOLD Nuggets
GOLD Nuggets began in 2019 to help young alumni stay connected. This e-newsletter features GOLD Council updates, profiles and articles on young alumni, and upcoming events.
View our recent editions:
December 2023
October 2023
August 2023
June 2023
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Recent meetings
The GOLD Council meets on a quarterly basis to discuss current initiatives, how to support Clark and its current students, get updates on committee work, and determine the most effective ways to connect with fellow GOLD alumni.
May 2023, Agenda
February 2023, Agenda
November 2022, Agenda
September 2022, Agenda
Ask questions, share feedback, or get involved!
For any general questions, please email us at gold_council@clarku.edu. Interested in opportunities for engagement: applying to join GOLD Council, volunteering or assisting with programming, or sharing feedback? Fill out the Alumni Intake Form or send it to a fellow alum!
Alumni and Friends Engagement
Office location
Clark University
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
1-508-793-7166
1-800-793-6246