Johnson Advisory Council

The Johnson Advisory Council is an engaged body of alumni, friends and school leadership dedicated to advancing the school’s mission by providing guidance, financial support and strategic assistance.

Objectives

  • Open communication with the dean, faculty, staff and students of the Johnson School to represent the interests and concerns of alumni and friends worldwide.
  • Provide annual financial support to the university at a level commensurate with one’s capacity, with a meaningful portion designated to the Johnson School.
  • Assist in implementing the school’s strategic goals, as appropriate.

Organization

The Johnson Advisory Council comprises 35 members who are typically appointed to four-year terms. The council has two standing committees.

Executive committee

  • Rahul Shahani, MBA ‘16, Chair

Nominating committee

  • Linda Giuliano, MBA ’02, Chair
  • Angela Hwang, MBA ’94

How can I serve?

Johnson Advisory Council members are invited to serve through a formal nomination process managed by the nominating committee and are appointed by the dean of the Johnson School and the chair of the Advisory Council.

In considering potential members, the nominating committee seeks to ensure the following:

  • Maintain a consistent and dynamic slate of candidates for the Advisory Council.
  • Ensure the Advisory Council membership reflects the diversity of the alumni body.
  • Select candidates who demonstrate the potential to provide exemplary service in advancing the goals of the Johnson School and the mission of the Advisory Council.

The nominating process

  • The nominating committee solicits recommendations from council members, Johnson faculty and staff, and staff from the university’s alumni affairs and development unit for service on the Advisory Council.
  • The dean of the Johnson School and the chair of the Advisory Council personally extend membership invitations.

To learn more about Advisory Council membership, qualifications and responsibilities, contact Kelly Crispell in the Dean’s Office.