Thunderbird Alumni Network

What is the Thunderbird Alumni Network?

Created by alumni for alumni, the Thunderbird Alumni Network is represented by a board of alumni from diverse graduating years, locations, professions and nationalities. The Network connects you with:

• An extended group of more than 38,000 like-minded professionals in every major city around the world who can enhance your career and career prospects
• Fellow alumni working in more than 12,000 corporations, governments, NGOs and other enterprises in more than 146 countries
• Opportunities to be recognized by your Thunderbird peers for social and professional achievements (see Alumni Awards Programs below)
• 150 global alumni chapters worldwide to help you stay connected to your fellow graduates and your alma mater

To learn more about the Network, visit the Alumni home page on My Thunderbird.

Your Thunderbird Alumni Relations Office

The Alumni Relations Office is a campus-based service dedicated to providing you with a network of global connections for lifelong personal and professional growth. The office and its staff can:

• Connect you with other alumni
• Put you in touch with campus departments and resources
• Act as your primary point-of-contact for questions, suggestions or requests
• Serve as your on-campus advocate, bringing your needs and wishes to the school administration

Contact the Alumni Relations Office
E-mail: alumni@thunderbird.edu
Phone: +1 602 978-7358 or 800 457-6957 (US only)
Fax: +1 602 978-6814

Alumni Award Programs

Each year, Thunderbird recognizes its distinguished alumni with the following awards

• Rising Star Award to a graduate who is fewer than 10 years out, but making great strides in his or her career
• Career Achievement Award to a graduate who has excelled in his or her chosen career
• Alumni Volunteer Award to a graduate who has given his or her time to support Thunderbird, including Chapter or Council leadership, speaking engagements, offering advice to students or other alumni, recruiting, fundraising or organizing events
• Global Citizenship Award to a graduate who is dedicated to the creation of sustainable economic and social value worldwide
• Alumni Chapter Leader to a graduate who demonstrates outstanding efforts in advancing the Thunderbird Alumni Network
• Jonas Mayer Outstanding Alumnus Award to a Thunderbird graduate who demonstrates the ultimate in professional achievement, civic service and Thunderbird activity (this award is the highest honor that Thunderbird bestows on a T-bird)

If you would like to nominate a graduate for any of these awards for 2010, simply submit the online below. Deadline for nominations is November 1, 2010.

2009 Alumni Award Winners

The following individuals were recognized during Homecoming in March 2009 for their social and professional achievements:

• Rising Star Award
  Edgar Sanchez-Wilke '03
  Deputy Director
  PROCOMER
• Career Achievement Award
  Robert (Bob) Dudley '79
  Managing Director
  BP Group
• Alumni Volunteer Award
  Rich Mackney '77
  Manager, New Products
  Goodrich Corporation
• Global Citizenship Award
  Laura Libman '05
  Founder
  Tia Foundation
• Alumni Chapter Leader Award
  Bernadette Martin '84
  Founder
  Visibility Branding, LLC
• Jonas Mayer Award
  Harry Cockrell '73
  Founder and Director
  PTG Investments Holdings Corp.
  and Pacific Tiger Group Ltd.