Cultivating Communities: Three Decades of Alumni Engagement with Christine Fairchild
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In this episode, Sarah speaks with Christine Fairchild, an accomplished professional with 29 years of experience in alumni relations. Christine shares her journey from Harvard Business School to the University of Oxford, where she has served as the Alumni Director for 12 years.
Christine discusses the challenges and successes in cultivating strong alumni communities, emphasizing the importance of personalized engagement and continuous adaptation to changing alumni needs.
Christine highlights the differences in alumni relations between the United States and the UK, emphasizing the shift towards a more data-driven and responsive approach.
As Christine prepares to retire, she offers advice to her successor while reflecting on the remarkable impact of her three-decade career in alumni engagement.
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