Officers: Spring 2013
President
James Redmond
James is a transfer student studying Biology in the College of Arts and Science, with the intent
to attend medical school. He served six years in the United States Navy as Fleet Marine Force
Hospital Corpsman. James deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2009 and Al Anbar
Province, Iraq in 2008, with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. Jimmy has served as
Vet Chair and has been a member of AU Vets since 2012.
James is a transfer student studying Biology in the College of Arts and Science, with the intent
to attend medical school. He served six years in the United States Navy as Fleet Marine Force
Hospital Corpsman. James deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2009 and Al Anbar
Province, Iraq in 2008, with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. Jimmy has served as
Vet Chair and has been a member of AU Vets since 2012.
Vice President
Rachel Bauer
Rachel is a sophomore in the School of International Service. She is a civilian member who joined AU Vets in the fall of 2011. She plans to pursue law school after graduation.
Rachel is a sophomore in the School of International Service. She is a civilian member who joined AU Vets in the fall of 2011. She plans to pursue law school after graduation.
Treasurer
Chris Hansen
Born in Madison WI, and graduated high school in 2004. Enlisted in the United States Marine
Corps in 2005. Stationed in Hawaii with 1st BN 3rd Marines A Co. Deployed to Iraq In 2007
and 2008. Spent 6 months in Okinawa at the Jungle Warfare Training Center as an Instructor.
Came to American University in 2011, studying international relations at the School of
International Service.
Corps in 2005. Stationed in Hawaii with 1st BN 3rd Marines A Co. Deployed to Iraq In 2007
and 2008. Spent 6 months in Okinawa at the Jungle Warfare Training Center as an Instructor.
Came to American University in 2011, studying international relations at the School of
International Service.
Civilian Chair
Davina Durgana
Davina is a civilian who joined AU Vets in the fall of 2012. She is a PhD student in the School of International Service. She specializes in transnational human security issues and human trafficking. Her work explores the relationship between technology and demand in human trafficking and the potential roles for non-conventional civil society actors in the anti-trafficking field. She was previously a member of the GW Veterans group as an undergraduate from 2009-2010.
Davina is a civilian who joined AU Vets in the fall of 2012. She is a PhD student in the School of International Service. She specializes in transnational human security issues and human trafficking. Her work explores the relationship between technology and demand in human trafficking and the potential roles for non-conventional civil society actors in the anti-trafficking field. She was previously a member of the GW Veterans group as an undergraduate from 2009-2010.
Veterans Chair
Chris Navarra
Chris has been in the Navy since 2003 where he served as a Sonar Technician (STG),
stationed out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii where he travelled throughout the Pacific Ocean in two
deployments. He transferred into the SIS in the fall 2012 and has been an active member of AU
Vets since then while continuing his military service in the Naval Reserves as an analyst.
Chris has been in the Navy since 2003 where he served as a Sonar Technician (STG),
stationed out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii where he travelled throughout the Pacific Ocean in two
deployments. He transferred into the SIS in the fall 2012 and has been an active member of AU
Vets since then while continuing his military service in the Naval Reserves as an analyst.
Director of Operations
Nicole Cutuli
Nicole is a civilian who joined AU Vets in the fall of 2011. She is a sophomore in the School
of International Service. Nicole is majoring in International Relations, with a concentration in
Global Security, and language studies in French and Arabic. She has
previously served as Communications Chair.
Nicole is a civilian who joined AU Vets in the fall of 2011. She is a sophomore in the School
of International Service. Nicole is majoring in International Relations, with a concentration in
Global Security, and language studies in French and Arabic. She has
previously served as Communications Chair.
Communications
Satchel Kornfeld
Satchel, a senior, has been a member of American University Veterans for 4 years.
Satchel, a senior, has been a member of American University Veterans for 4 years.
Officers: Fall 2012
President
Andrew Reef
Andrew is a first year Graduate student in the Department of Justice, Law and Society in the School of Public Affairs, studying for a Master of Science in Terrorism Studies and Security Policy. Andrew graduated Magna Cum Laude from American University in 2011 with a B.A. in International Studies and a Minor in Chinese Language. He has been serving in the United States Marine Corps Reserves for four years, and is stationed in Anacostia, Maryland with Detachment 1, 4th Marine Logistics Group, 4th Supply Battalion.
Andrew is a first year Graduate student in the Department of Justice, Law and Society in the School of Public Affairs, studying for a Master of Science in Terrorism Studies and Security Policy. Andrew graduated Magna Cum Laude from American University in 2011 with a B.A. in International Studies and a Minor in Chinese Language. He has been serving in the United States Marine Corps Reserves for four years, and is stationed in Anacostia, Maryland with Detachment 1, 4th Marine Logistics Group, 4th Supply Battalion.
Vice President
Dorothy Joseph
Dorothy is a junior studying Political Science and Law and Society. She is a civilian who has been a member of AU Vets since 2011. Dorothy is also a member of the pre-law professional fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta, and a member of the School of Public Affairs Leadership Program while also serving as Director of the Department of Military Affairs at AU.
Dorothy is a junior studying Political Science and Law and Society. She is a civilian who has been a member of AU Vets since 2011. Dorothy is also a member of the pre-law professional fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta, and a member of the School of Public Affairs Leadership Program while also serving as Director of the Department of Military Affairs at AU.
Treasurer
Satchel Kornfeld
Satchel is a senior majoring in History with a minor in Marketing. He is a civilian who has been a member of AU Vets since 2010. Satchel is also a brother in the foreign service fraternity Delta Phi Epsilon while spending his spare time as a bouncer with DC Roller Girls. This is his fourth semester serving as Treasurer.
Satchel is a senior majoring in History with a minor in Marketing. He is a civilian who has been a member of AU Vets since 2010. Satchel is also a brother in the foreign service fraternity Delta Phi Epsilon while spending his spare time as a bouncer with DC Roller Girls. This is his fourth semester serving as Treasurer.
Civilian/Service Chair
Rachel Bauer
Rachel is a Sophomore in the School of International Service. She is a civilian member who joined AU Vets in the Fall of 2011.
Rachel is a Sophomore in the School of International Service. She is a civilian member who joined AU Vets in the Fall of 2011.
Communications Chair
Nicole Cutuli
Nicole is a sophomore majoring in International Studies in the School of International Service. She is a civilian who has been involved with AU Vets since 2011.
Nicole is a sophomore majoring in International Studies in the School of International Service. She is a civilian who has been involved with AU Vets since 2011.
Veterans Chair
James McRedmond
James is a transfer student studying Biology in the College of Arts and Science, with the intent to attend medical school. He served six years in the United States Navy as Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman. James deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2009 and Al Anbar Province, Iraq in 2008, with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. He has been a member of AU vets since 2012.
James is a transfer student studying Biology in the College of Arts and Science, with the intent to attend medical school. He served six years in the United States Navy as Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman. James deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2009 and Al Anbar Province, Iraq in 2008, with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. He has been a member of AU vets since 2012.
Co-Outreach Chair
Christopher Evanson
Chris is a Public Affairs Specialist with the United States Coast Guard Reserve in Washington, D.C., and a student pursuing a degree in International Studies within the School of International Service. Prior to entering the selective reserves, Chris served in the United States Coast Guard from November 2001 to June 2012. Chris has also facilitated major media production projects featured in motion pictures and television documentaries.
Chris is a Public Affairs Specialist with the United States Coast Guard Reserve in Washington, D.C., and a student pursuing a degree in International Studies within the School of International Service. Prior to entering the selective reserves, Chris served in the United States Coast Guard from November 2001 to June 2012. Chris has also facilitated major media production projects featured in motion pictures and television documentaries.
Co-Outreach Chair
John Strobridge
John is a junior studying International Relations at the School of International Service. During his eight years in the Marine Corps, John served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He has been a member of AU Vets since 2012 and currently serves as the AU Vets Outreach Chair.
John is a junior studying International Relations at the School of International Service. During his eight years in the Marine Corps, John served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He has been a member of AU Vets since 2012 and currently serves as the AU Vets Outreach Chair.
Faculty Adviser
Mike Carberry
Mike is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and a marketing professor in the Kogod School of Business. He earned his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College and his MBA from Columbia University. He began his career in New York as an advertising account executive. He was with SSC&B/Lintas and, later, Wells Rich Greene working on packaged goods accounts. He moved to Washington as advertising manager of the U.S. Postal Service. He was a founding partner of Porter, Novelli & Associates; CEO of Shandwick's Henry J. Kaufman & Associates; general manager of the Washington office of Earle Palmer Brown; and senior vice president of Direct Impact, Burson-Marsteller's grassroots communications subsidiary. Most recently, Mike was the President of CARMA International. Mike previous taught at Georgetown from 1984 through 2004. He has been AU Vets Faculty Adviser since the summer of 2011.
Mike is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and a marketing professor in the Kogod School of Business. He earned his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College and his MBA from Columbia University. He began his career in New York as an advertising account executive. He was with SSC&B/Lintas and, later, Wells Rich Greene working on packaged goods accounts. He moved to Washington as advertising manager of the U.S. Postal Service. He was a founding partner of Porter, Novelli & Associates; CEO of Shandwick's Henry J. Kaufman & Associates; general manager of the Washington office of Earle Palmer Brown; and senior vice president of Direct Impact, Burson-Marsteller's grassroots communications subsidiary. Most recently, Mike was the President of CARMA International. Mike previous taught at Georgetown from 1984 through 2004. He has been AU Vets Faculty Adviser since the summer of 2011.
Website Manager
Patricia Leslie
Patricia is a senior/first year graduate student completing her studies in Political Science and pursuing her Master's in Public Administration in the School of Public Affairs. She is a civilian who has been a member of AU Vets since 2011. She has previously served as the Director of AU’s Department of Military Affairs, AU Vets Communications Chair, AU Vets Interim Director of Operations, AU Vets Vice President and Director of Operations for AU Vets Alumni Association.
Patricia is a senior/first year graduate student completing her studies in Political Science and pursuing her Master's in Public Administration in the School of Public Affairs. She is a civilian who has been a member of AU Vets since 2011. She has previously served as the Director of AU’s Department of Military Affairs, AU Vets Communications Chair, AU Vets Interim Director of Operations, AU Vets Vice President and Director of Operations for AU Vets Alumni Association.
Officers: Spring 2012
President
Roger Deming
Roger is a graduating senior studying Political Science in the School of Public Affairs. He is an Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Division. Roger has been a member of AU Vets since 2009 and also serves as a Senator in Student Government on the Committee for the Review of University Military Policy (CRUMP). He served as AU Vets Vets Chair for two years before becoming President.
Roger is a graduating senior studying Political Science in the School of Public Affairs. He is an Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Division. Roger has been a member of AU Vets since 2009 and also serves as a Senator in Student Government on the Committee for the Review of University Military Policy (CRUMP). He served as AU Vets Vets Chair for two years before becoming President.
Vice President
Patricia Leslie
Patricia is a junior studying Political Science in the School of Public Affairs. She is a civilian who has been a member of AU Vets since 2011. She also serves as the Director of AU’s Department of Military Affairs and previously served as AU Vets Communications Chair.
Patricia is a junior studying Political Science in the School of Public Affairs. She is a civilian who has been a member of AU Vets since 2011. She also serves as the Director of AU’s Department of Military Affairs and previously served as AU Vets Communications Chair.
Treasurer
Satchel Kornfeld
Satchel is a junior majoring in History with a minor in Marketing. He is a civilian who has been a member of AU Vets since 2010. Satchel is also a brother in the foreign service fraternity Delta Phi Epsilon. This is his third semester serving as Treasurer.
Satchel is a junior majoring in History with a minor in Marketing. He is a civilian who has been a member of AU Vets since 2010. Satchel is also a brother in the foreign service fraternity Delta Phi Epsilon. This is his third semester serving as Treasurer.
Civilian/Service Chair
Emily Lelandais
Emily is a graduating senior studying Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences. She became active in AU Vets in the spring of 2010. Emily is a civilian member who is also a brother in Alpha Phi Omega--a community service organization on campus. This is her second semester serving as Civilian Chair.
Emily is a graduating senior studying Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences. She became active in AU Vets in the spring of 2010. Emily is a civilian member who is also a brother in Alpha Phi Omega--a community service organization on campus. This is her second semester serving as Civilian Chair.
Outreach Chair
Doug Boling
Doug is a second year law student at the Washington College of Law. He got his undergraduate degree in International Relations and Political Science from Western Washington University before joining the Army and deploying twice to Iraq with the 82nd Airborne Division. Doug has been a member of AU Vets since 2010, and this is his second semester serving as Outreach Chair.
Doug is a second year law student at the Washington College of Law. He got his undergraduate degree in International Relations and Political Science from Western Washington University before joining the Army and deploying twice to Iraq with the 82nd Airborne Division. Doug has been a member of AU Vets since 2010, and this is his second semester serving as Outreach Chair.
Co-Veterans Chair
Carlos Fuentes
Carlos is a graduating senior studying Political Science in the School of Public Affairs. He is a Civil Affairs Specialist in the United Marine Corps Reserve who deployed to Helmand, Afghanistan in 2009. Carlos is currently a Staff Assistant at the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. He has been a member of AU Vets since 2010.
Carlos is a graduating senior studying Political Science in the School of Public Affairs. He is a Civil Affairs Specialist in the United Marine Corps Reserve who deployed to Helmand, Afghanistan in 2009. Carlos is currently a Staff Assistant at the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. He has been a member of AU Vets since 2010.
Co-Veterans Chair
Martin Taylor
Martin is a graduating senior studying International Relations in the School of International Service. He is also an Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Martin has been a member of AU Vets since 2010.
Martin is a graduating senior studying International Relations in the School of International Service. He is also an Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Martin has been a member of AU Vets since 2010.
Communications Chair
Mike Slater
Mike is a graduate student pursuing his Masters in Anthropology. He earned his undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Arabic from the University of Memphis. Mike is a Navy veteran who served as an operations specialist on the USS Hopper. Outside of class, Mike works for "The Eagle" and is a brother in the foreign service fraternity Delta Phi Epsilon. He has been a member of AU Vets since 2011.
Mike is a graduate student pursuing his Masters in Anthropology. He earned his undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Arabic from the University of Memphis. Mike is a Navy veteran who served as an operations specialist on the USS Hopper. Outside of class, Mike works for "The Eagle" and is a brother in the foreign service fraternity Delta Phi Epsilon. He has been a member of AU Vets since 2011.
Faculty Adviser
Michael Carberry
Mike is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and a marketing professor in the Kogod School of Business. He earned his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College and his MBA from Columbia University. He began his career in New York as an advertising account executive. He was with SSC&B/Lintas and, later, Wells Rich Greene working on packaged goods accounts. He moved to Washington as advertising manager of the U.S. Postal Service. He was a founding partner of Porter, Novelli & Associates; CEO of Shandwick's Henry J. Kaufman & Associates; general manager of the Washington office of Earle Palmer Brown; and senior vice president of Direct Impact, Burson-Marsteller's grassroots communications subsidiary. Most recently, Mike was the President of CARMA International. Mike previous taught at Georgetown from 1984 through 2004. He has been AU Vets Faculty Adviser since the summer of 2011.
Mike is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and a marketing professor in the Kogod School of Business. He earned his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College and his MBA from Columbia University. He began his career in New York as an advertising account executive. He was with SSC&B/Lintas and, later, Wells Rich Greene working on packaged goods accounts. He moved to Washington as advertising manager of the U.S. Postal Service. He was a founding partner of Porter, Novelli & Associates; CEO of Shandwick's Henry J. Kaufman & Associates; general manager of the Washington office of Earle Palmer Brown; and senior vice president of Direct Impact, Burson-Marsteller's grassroots communications subsidiary. Most recently, Mike was the President of CARMA International. Mike previous taught at Georgetown from 1984 through 2004. He has been AU Vets Faculty Adviser since the summer of 2011.
Officers: Fall 2011
President
John Kamin
John is a senior studying Political Science in the School of Public Affairs. He served two tours in Iraq with the U.S Army, the first in 2007 to 2008 with the 3rd Infantry Division and the second in 2010 with the Louisiana National Guard. John is a brother in the foreign service fraternity Delta Phi Epsilon; he is active in the national organization "Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America," and has previously served as AU Vet’s Vice President.
John is a senior studying Political Science in the School of Public Affairs. He served two tours in Iraq with the U.S Army, the first in 2007 to 2008 with the 3rd Infantry Division and the second in 2010 with the Louisiana National Guard. John is a brother in the foreign service fraternity Delta Phi Epsilon; he is active in the national organization "Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America," and has previously served as AU Vet’s Vice President.
Vice President
Andrew Buchanan
Andrew is a senior majoring in Political Science and minoring in History. He is an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan from 2003 to 2004 and in Iraq from 2005 to 2006 as an infantryman. Andrew has been a member of AU Vets since 2009.
Andrew is a senior majoring in Political Science and minoring in History. He is an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan from 2003 to 2004 and in Iraq from 2005 to 2006 as an infantryman. Andrew has been a member of AU Vets since 2009.
Vets Chair
Roger Deming
Roger is a senior studying Political Science in the School of Public Affairs. He is an Army veteran who served in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division. Roger has been a member of AU Vets since 2009 and also serves as a Senator in Student Government. This is his second year serving as Vets Chair.
Roger is a senior studying Political Science in the School of Public Affairs. He is an Army veteran who served in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division. Roger has been a member of AU Vets since 2009 and also serves as a Senator in Student Government. This is his second year serving as Vets Chair.
Director of Operations
Eric Fritz
Eric is a senior studying Criminal Justice in the School of Public Affairs. He has been a member of AU Vets since 2010 and plans to enlist in the Marines after graduation.
Eric is a senior studying Criminal Justice in the School of Public Affairs. He has been a member of AU Vets since 2010 and plans to enlist in the Marines after graduation.
Treasurer
Satchel Kornfeld
Satchel is a junior majoring in History with a minor in Marketing. He is a civilian who has been a member of AU Vets since 2010. Satchel is also a brother in the foreign service fraternity Delta Phi Epsilon. This is his second semester serving as Treasurer.
Satchel is a junior majoring in History with a minor in Marketing. He is a civilian who has been a member of AU Vets since 2010. Satchel is also a brother in the foreign service fraternity Delta Phi Epsilon. This is his second semester serving as Treasurer.
Service/Civilian Chair
Emily Lelandais
Emily is a senior studying Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences. She became active in AU Vets in the spring of 2010, but has been abroad for this past school year. Emily is a civilian member who is also actively involved in Alpha Phi Omega, a community service organization on campus.
Emily is a senior studying Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences. She became active in AU Vets in the spring of 2010, but has been abroad for this past school year. Emily is a civilian member who is also actively involved in Alpha Phi Omega, a community service organization on campus.
Communications Chair
Patricia Leslie
Patricia is a junior studying Political Science in the School of Public Affairs. She is a civilian who has been a member of AU Vets since 2011 and also serves as the Director of AU’s Department of Military Affairs.
Eric Fritz
Patricia is a junior studying Political Science in the School of Public Affairs. She is a civilian who has been a member of AU Vets since 2011 and also serves as the Director of AU’s Department of Military Affairs.
Eric Fritz
Outreach Chair
Doug Boling
Doug is a first year law student at the Washington College of Law. He got his undergraduate degree in International Relations and Political Science from Western Washington University before joining the Army and deploying twice to Iraq with 82nd Airborne Division. Doug has been a member of AU Vets since 2010.
Doug is a first year law student at the Washington College of Law. He got his undergraduate degree in International Relations and Political Science from Western Washington University before joining the Army and deploying twice to Iraq with 82nd Airborne Division. Doug has been a member of AU Vets since 2010.
Past Officers
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Founders:
Murat Aykut Brandon Krapf Presidents: Brandon Krapf Adam L'Episcopo Charlie Fowler Matthew Halbe John Kamin Roger Deming Andrew Reef Vice Presidents: Katie Gale Matthew Halbe Scott Friedman John Kamin Andrew Buchanan Patricia Leslie Dorothy Joseph Directors of Operations: Patrick MacMahon Dory Halbe Eric Fritz Civilian Chairs: Katie Gale Mike Anderson Michele Pimpinella Emily Lelandais Rachel Bauer Vets Chairs: Kris Forrest Roger Deming Martin Taylor Carlos Fuentes James McRedmond |
Treasurers:
Katie Ludgate Charlie Fowler Patrick MacMahon Satchel Kornfeld Communications Chairs: Christine Edmond John Crown Michele Pimpinella Dory Halbe Patrick MacMahon Patricia Leslie Mike Slater Nicole Cutuli Outreach Chairs: Will Hubbard Doug Boling Chris Evanson and John Strobridge Secretaries: Ryan Kim Julia King Club Sweetheart: Katie O'Connor Faculty Adviser: Ben Jensen Michael Carberry |
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