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McCurdy-Sprague trustees are named in honor of Delos McCurdy, one of the first two graduates in the first graduating class in 1865, and Sarah Elmira Sprague, one of the first two women to graduate in 1866. McCurdy-Sprague trustees must have graduated from St. Lawrence between two and 10 years before their election. McCurdy-Sprague trustees exist to ensure young alumni have a voice in University direction and governance. They serve a term of four years.

McCurdy-Sprague trustees are selected by the Board based on the following criteria:

  • Undergraduate success – Academic record/campus perception, evidence of ability to think broadly and strategically, and record of leadership. 
  • Professional promise – As evidenced by early direction and accomplishment. 
  • Interpersonal skills – As related to potential effectiveness as a trustee colleague, relying upon references from respected staff, faculty, and peers. 
  • Activity with St. Lawrence since graduation.

The 24 McCurdy-Sprague trustees elected since the inception of this young alumni trustee position in 1999 demonstrate the breadth and diversity we seek for the future. They are:

Obi Nwaigwe '14 (2023-2027) – Obi Nwaigwe graduated from St. Lawrence University in 2014 with a B.A. in economics. He is a Business Analytics Specialist on the IEX Exchange team of IEX Group, Inc. in New York City.

Christina Robichaud '14 (2023-2027) – Christina Robichaud graduated from St. Lawrence in 2014 with a B.A. in economics and holds a master’s degree in resource economics & policy from the University of Maine. Based in Washington, D.C.  She is an economist for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Andrew Chan '14 (2021-2025) –Andy Chan graduated from St. Lawrence with a B.A. in economics and holds a master’s degree in analytics from Johns Hopkins University, as well as an MBA from Duke University. Based in North Carolina, Andy is the Co-founder and CEO of ScriptScouts. 

Emma Phillips '16 (2021-2025) – Emma Phillips graduated from St. Lawrence in 2016 with a B.S. in environmental studies and holds a master’s degree in sustainability from the Kogod School of Business at American University.  Emma is currently the Agriculture Program Manager, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division.

Ashley Ladd '13 (2019-2023) –While at St. Lawrence, Ashley Ladd majored in performance and communication arts and minored in sociology, receiving her B.A. in 2013. Ashley is the Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact at Snyk, in Boston, MA.

Oke McAndrews ’10 (2019-2023) – Oke McAndrews holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics from St. Lawrence.  Oke resides in Connecticut and is the Head of M&A and Capital Markets at Clēnera, a renewable natural resources company based in Boise, ID.

Andrew Alvarez '08 (2017-2021) – Andy Alvarez graduated from St. Lawrence with a major in economics and a minor in Spanish, receiving his B.A. in 2008. Andy is the Vice President and Branch Leader (Framingham, MA) with Fidelity Investments.

Tabitha Ferrer Flood '08 (2017-2021) – Tabitha Flood graduated from St. Lawrence with a bachelor’s degree in government and holds a J.D. from Howard University School of Law.  Tabitha is an attorney in the Business Litigation Practice division at Stubbs, Alderton & Markiles, LLP in Los Angeles, CA.

Morgan (Pendergast) Baker ’08 (2015-2019) – Morgan Baker received her B.A. in French and government from St. Lawrence University. She is an Assistant Director of Individual Giving at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Christian J. Ehrhardt ’07 (2015-2019) –Christian Ehrhardt was a government major, French minor, who received his B.A. in 2007.  Christian is a career member of the U.S. Foreign Service, having served in the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Africa.

Jonathan K. Cardinal ’08 (2013-2017) – Jon Cardinal graduated from St. Lawrence in 2008 with a B.A. in government.  Jon is currently the Director of Economic Development for United States Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer, and resides in Washington, D.C.

Heather L. McCauley ’06 (2013-2017) – Heather McCauley graduated from St. Lawrence in 2006 with a B.A. in sociology and holds a Master of Science in Global Health and a Doctor of Science in Social & Behavioral Sciences from the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard University. Heather serves as associate professor in the School of Social Work at Michigan State University.

Zhihong “Hook” Huang ’02 (2011-2015) – Hook Huang graduated from St. Lawrence in 2002 with a B.A. in economics and math-comp science and holds an Executive MBA from Columbia Business School.  He is the CCO/COO at Qsemble Capital Management, LP in New York City.

Tzveta G. Raynova ’02 (2011-2015) – Tzveta Raynova graduated from St. Lawrence with a B.A. in economics in 2002 and holds an MBA from Harvard University.  She is a Small Business Partnership Initiative Coach with Harvard Business School Club of New York. 

Breanne (Malloy) Madigan ’03 (2009-2013) – Breanne Madigan graduated from St. Lawrence with a B.A. in economics in 2003 and is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC).  Breanne is CEO at the trading platform, TradeBlock, and currently resides in CT. 

John Richardson ’03 (2009-2013) – In 2003, John Richardson graduated from St. Lawrence after receiving his B.A. in economics and history.  John is currently the Chief Underwriter and Managing Director at Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. John lives in Boston, MA.

Denise Durant ’97 (2007-2011) – Denise Durant graduated in 1997 from St. Lawrence with a B.S. in biology and psychology.  Dr. Durant is an orthopedic surgeon and the owner of Lakeshore Hand Surgery in Williston, VT. 

Kenneth Okoth ’01 (2007-2011) – Kenneth Okoth graduated from St. Lawrence with a B.A. in German and minors in European studies and English writing.  He was the former Kibra Constituency Member of Parliament at National Assembly of Kenya.  Kenneth is deceased as of 2019. 

Jordan M. Gray ’95 (2005-2009) – Jordan Gray graduated from St. Lawrence in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history.  Jordan is the Managing Director and Head of Alternative Sale Strategies at NFP an Aon company.

Melissa Wilson MacGregor ’98 (2005-2009) – In 1998 Melissa MacGregor graduated from St. Lawrence with a B.A. in government and history, continuing on to receive her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law.  Melissa is Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association.

Charles W.S. MacKenzie ’94, M.Ed. ’95 (2003-2007) – Charles MacKenzie attended St. Lawrence and graduated with a B.A. degree, majoring in English writing and minoring in geography.  He is the principal and founder of MacKenzie Equity Partners in Annapolis, MD.

Amanda Pearson ’92 (2001-2005) – Amanda Pearson graduated in 1992 with a B.A. in government and a minor in African Studies and holds an M.P.H. from The George Washington University and an M.S. in government at The London School of Economics and Political Science.  Amanda is the Deputy Editor, International Security, Harvard Kennedy School.

Jennifer Curley Reichert ’90 (1999-2003) – Jennifer Curley Reichert graduated from St. Lawrence University in 1990 with a B.A. in government and a minor in sociology.  Jennifer is the founder and CEO of The Curley Company, a communications and government affairs consulting business, in Washington, D.C.

Martyn Ball ’90 (1999-2001) – Martyn Ball graduated in 1990 with a B.A. in English writing.  Martyn resides in Connecticut and is Managing Director at Seaport Global Securities, LLC.