The Woodruff Young Alumni Council is an initiative aimed at bolstering engagement among young alumni while supporting the School's strategic plan. As part of this endeavor, 20 inaugural members have been selected. Joining the Woodruff Young Alumni Council presents an exceptional opportunity for young alumni to maintain their involvement with the school and actively contribute to shaping the future of mechanical engineering and nuclear and radiological engineering.

Vision

The Woodruff Young Alumni Council (YAC) plays a fundamental role in increasing engagement among mechanical engineering (ME) and nuclear and radiological engineering (NRE) students and recent graduates by providing targeted professional development, amplifying impact and innovation, and enhancing the student and young alumni experience.

About the Council

YAC currently consists of 23 undergraduate and graduate alumni and is focused on strengthening connections among young alumni, current students, and the Woodruff School. Council members serve as ambassadors, mentors, volunteers, and advocates for the School’s continued success.

Co-Chairs

• John Gattuso, ME 2015
• Siddharth “Sid” Gore, M.S. ME 2020

To get in contact with the Woodruff Young Alumni Council, please reach us at yac@me.gatech.edu.

Current YAC Members

Woodruff School Young Alumni Council (YAC) Application

Are you a Georgia Tech ME or NRE alum passionate about giving back? YAC is a group of engaged young alumni dedicated to supporting students, strengthening the Woodruff School alumni network, and advancing the School’s mission.

To be eligible, applicants must hold at least one ME or NRE degree from Georgia Tech and have graduated within the last 15 years. Members serve three-year terms, attend six virtual meetings and one in-person meeting annually, and volunteer in meaningful ways—such as mentoring, speaking, or serving as a judge for one of our many initiatives. Members may live anywhere, and all meetings offer a virtual option, though in-person participation is encouraged.

Applications for 2024 are now closed.

The next application cycle will open mid-July, 2025.

Weekly Announcements

Want to share announcements, events, or resources with members of the Young Alumni Council? Submit your updates to Courtney Sykes, Woodruff Young Alumni Council Advisor, at courtney.sykes@gatech.edu. Submissions are due each Tuesday by 5 p.m.

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