Harshit "Archie" Garg
Founding President Emeritus
Launched the Association and continues to advise on long-term strategy and partnerships.
Leadership
Guided by alumni who champion Patriot pride.
The Alumni Association is led by volunteers who bring diverse experiences and a shared commitment to elevating Wootton students, staff, and alumni.
Volunteer board
Governance
Student impact
Board
Meet the current leaders
Harshit "Archie" Garg
President
Leads vision, partnerships, and alumni engagement to strengthen Patriot pride.
Dylan Safai
Executive Vice President
Drives operations, governance, and cross-committee collaboration.
Riley Chen
VP of Alumni Awards
Chairs the awards committee and stewards the nomination and selection process.
Morgan Johnson
VP of Alumni Engagement
Expands reunions, regional meetups, and digital touchpoints for Patriots.
Casey Nguyen
Secretary
Maintains records, meeting minutes, and transparent communication with members.
Jamie Lee
Treasurer
Oversees budgets, financial stewardship, and reporting for donor-funded programs.
What the Executive Board is accountable for
- Setting strategic direction, approving major initiatives, and aligning to the mission and bylaws.
- Running quarterly meetings, maintaining records, and overseeing committees and class/region representatives.
- Ensuring transparency in finances, scholarships, fundraising, and communications.
- Upholding the alumni Code of Conduct with fair processes for suspension or expulsion when needed.
Standing committees: Events and Reunions; Communications and Media; Alumni Awards; Fundraising and Scholarships; Mentorship and Student Relations.
Advisory roles: Faculty Liaison, PTA Liaison, and Founding President Emeritus provide counsel and continuity.
Leadership pipeline
Expanding representation across classes and regions
Class & regional leaders
Class Year Representatives: Senior class presidents (or VPs) serve as liaisons for their graduating class, maintaining class records and outreach.
Regional Ambassadors: Appointed volunteers who gather alumni by geography and host informal meetups.
Committees
Standing committees: Events and Reunions; Communications and Media; Alumni Awards; Fundraising and Scholarships; Mentorship and Student Relations.
Chairs are appointed by the President (with EVP input) and recruit alumni volunteers to drive programs.
Advisory board
Includes Faculty Liaison (principal or designee), PTA Liaison, and Founding President Emeritus. They offer institutional insight and legacy continuity; they are non-voting but deeply consultative.
Elections
Two-year terms with clear milestones
Terms: 2 years, renewable once. Any alumnus in good standing is eligible within term limits.
- Announcement: 120 days before term end with open call for nominations.
- Nominations: Open at 90 days; close at 60 days (self- or peer-nominated with consent).
- Campaign: Candidate materials and outreach 45-15 days prior.
- Voting window: Digital ballots for at least 5 days between days 15-7; secret ballot.
- Certification and transition: Results certified within 3 days; board ratification within 7 days; onboarding within 14 days.
Oversight: Election committee led by the Secretary with the Treasurer and a neutral observer; complaints reviewed within 3 business days.
Officer support
Keeping finances and records aligned
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Reports to the Treasurer; manages financial data, fundraising tracking, and supports budget presentations and reimbursement logistics.
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Reports to the Secretary; manages meeting logistics, agendas, minutes formatting, and document integrity. Does not hold voting power unless separately elected.
Oversight & ethics
Both roles must respect confidentiality, avoid altering each other's work, and coordinate on reports. The President may override directives in conflicts and may intervene for ethics or emergency needs.
Non-officer roles
Specialized leaders who power our programs
Directors and ambassadors partner with board officers to deliver programs and deepen alumni ties.
Director of Alumni Engagement
Reports to the VP of Alumni Engagement. Executes engagement campaigns, supports alumni networking programs, and helps coordinate regional meetups.
Director of Communications
Manages all outward-facing communications, including email campaigns, social media, the alumni website, and press releases. Ensures brand consistency and effective storytelling.
Director of Student-Alumni Relations
Facilitates mentorship programs, career panels, and internship pipelines. Strengthens ties between current students and alumni, often working with school counselors and clubs.
Director of Events & Reunions
Leads the planning and execution of alumni events - especially milestone reunions and annual gatherings. Coordinates logistics, RSVPs, catering, and programming.
Regional Ambassadors
Appointed by the board or recruited voluntarily, Regional Ambassadors promote alumni unity in geographic clusters. They host informal gatherings and help with regional outreach.
Advisory Board
Policy and key liaisons
The Advisory Board offers institutional insight and strategic guidance without Executive Board voting rights.
The Advisory Board consists of individuals who provide community representation and legacy preservation support. Their input is highly valued in planning, outreach, and long-range stewardship.
Expectations for all advisory members
- Attend general meetings upon invitation.
- Provide input on matters of policy, partnerships, and outreach.
- Serve as ambassadors of the Association to their constituencies.
- Collaborate with Executive Board members as needed to further the mission and vision.
Advisory Board members play a critical support role in ensuring long-term sustainability and community trust in the Association.
Faculty Liaison
Dr. Bostic, the current principal of Wootton High School, or a designee chosen by the principal holds this seat.
Provides administrative insight and serves as the direct communication channel between the school and the Alumni Association.
PTA Liaison
Brian Rabin, Wootton PTA President, or his official designee serves in this liaison role.
Promotes parent-alumni collaboration, particularly around scholarship, mentoring, and volunteerism.
Founding President Emeritus
A lifetime role held by the Association's founder.
Offers historical memory, advisory input, and symbolic leadership.
Get involved
Interested in joining a committee or contributing skills? We welcome volunteers to help plan events, manage communications, and mentor students.