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Alumni Association

If you are a Groton School alum, you are a member of our vibrant alumni association. We hope you’ll get involved—it’s a great way to stay in touch with formmates, friends, and the school. There are no dues to pay or required tasks to perform. And activities often spark friendships among graduates who did not know each at Groton.

Each year, alumni participate in Groton life by attending Groton events, joining the Groton Women’s Network, returning to the Circle for Reunion, networking on the Groton School Alumni App, and providing financial support. Groton’s alumni are some of the most active and generous among independent schools and colleges, with more than 50 percent giving to the Groton Fund each year.

Nicole Piasecki ’80, former Vice President, Propulsion Systems Division, Boeing

In a world, where more people travel every day, we’re all going to need to work together to solve the complex problems of the future. Groton gave me a great head start on learning how to work together and work hard in order to take on big challenges.
Bobby Scott ’65, U.S. Representative, Virginia

The level of dysfunction and political posturing is dangerous . . . Until we stop worrying about our own political futures and start focusing on the needs of the American people today, this type of dysfunction will only get worse.
Sam Waterston ’58, Actor

Show business gives everyone in it an advanced education in rejection, even the lucky ones. That [former Headmaster] Jack Crocker and a very surprisingly large number of teachers and students from school steadily came to see what I was doing for years and years after graduation, and right on down to today, has over and over refueled my courage to keep on keeping on.
Stephen Higginson ’79, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th District

Groton instilled in me a joy of learning and an exuberant work ethic, which eased me through college and law school. To borrow from John Donne, Groton is a point I put my compass on to draw life’s circle.
Jim Cooper ’72, P’08, ’14, U.S. Representative, Tennessee

There are places all over Capitol Hill and in every state for dedicated Grotonians to serve the legislative branch of federal and state governments. I include several in my intern program every summer. America’s most fortunate must not shirk their duty. I grew up thinking that’s what the Groton motto, cui servire est regnare, is all about.
Ann Gildroy Fox ’94, President/CEO, Nine Energy Service

Living in a community where you interact constantly with the same group of people forces you to challenge your preconceived notions and beliefs. The community at Groton makes each student aware of his part in it, and therefore his contribution to it. Groton completely transformed the way I thought. It opened my mind and encouraged me to listen first and not to make hasty judgments.
Seán Hemingway ’85, Curator, Greek and Roman art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

I believe that art is an important part of life and that we can learn much from the past. I particularly enjoy helping people to learn—as my Groton teachers did with me—about Greek art in the museum’s galleries or at an ancient site like Palaikastro, so that they can enrich their own lives.
Martha Kim ’98, Associate Professor, Computer Science, Columbia University

Steeped in Groton’s rich environment for five formative years, I learned to love the work needed for mastery of skills, to focus and think clearly despite distractions and risk, and to understand and serve the needs of others. Whether I am presenting my research to a thousand people gathered in Beijing or encouraging a despondent student in my office, Groton’s fingerprints are there.

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Network
Our global community is at your fingertips by using our GrotonConnect or connecting with our Alumni Office.

Reunion is May 8–10, 2020

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Career Advisory Program

Thinking about a new job? Groton's Alumni Office and the GrotonConnect site can help you establish professional contacts, whether you are moving, looking for a new opportunity, or exploring an entirely new field.

The Alumni Office maintains a registry of alumni and parents, organized by region and field, who have volunteered to provide informational meetings and referrals. It can be a significant asset if you’re developing the chain of contacts essential to a successful job search. To receive a customized list of career advisors in your field or region, please contact Allison MacBride at 978-448-7588, or go to GrotonConnect and filter by your desired field.

The Alumni Career Advisory Program is not a job placement service, so please expect nothing more than good advice. It can provide an effective way to research occupations, prepare for interviews, uncover job markets, or become familiar with a new area. When contacting advisors, be prepared to ask relevant questions, share your resume, and explain your interests and skills. Remember to follow up with a thank you note and inform the advisor of your progress.

If you are a graduate or parent willing to share your time and experience, please contact the Alumni Office at 800-396-6866. You may determine how often you field Groton requests. Career Advisory volunteers contribute to both Groton's legacy of service and the professional development of a Grotonian in transition.

Groton Women's Network

The Groton Women's Network (GWN) aims to build a community that fosters new, enriching, and sometimes lifelong relationships among Groton School women—alumnae, mothers, grandmothers, spouses, and employees. The GWN hosts gatherings, encouraging professional and personal development.

Programs have assisted Groton women with networking, mentoring, and career advising. The GWN also strives to sustain the school’s call to service by supporting community engagement projects, both globally and locally.

GWN's regional chapters have planned a large variety of events: GWN members have volunteered at a women’s shelter, cooked together with instruction from an alumna chef, toured the National Gallery of Art, collected items for a holiday toy drive, viewed a CBS "60 Minutes" segment, handed out Thanksgiving food packages, and attending an art workshop for mothers and children.

Meet the Office

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John MacEachern

Director of Development and Alumni Affairs
978-448-7580
jmaceachern@groton.org
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Charlotte Anderson

Development Assistant
978-448-7525
canderson@groton.org
Terry Anderson

Alumni Projects and Programs Coordinator
978-448-7522
tanderson@groton.org
Janet Carey

Assistant to the Director of Development and Alumni Affairs
978-448-7778
jcarey@groton.org
Amily Dunlap

Director of the Groton Fund
978-448-7589
adunlap@groton.org
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Peggy Gelina

Report Writer, Parent Programs Coordinator
978-448-7585
pgelina@groton.org
Kimberly Gerighty

Director of Parent Programs
978-448-7622
kgerighty@groton.org
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Elizabeth Harris

Information Services Manager
978-448-7598
eharris@groton.org
Jessica Hart

Research and Stewardship Coordinator
978-448-7623
jhart@groton.org
Giulia King

Capital Programs Manager
978-448-7597
gking@groton.org
Betsy Lawrence

Associate Director of Development and Alumni Affairs
978-448-7587
blawrence@groton.org
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Allison MacBride

Director of Alumni Engagement, Dorm Head
978-448-7588
amacbride@groton.org
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Kate Machan

Director of GRAIN Operations
978-448-7581
kmachan@groton.org
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Cynthia Riccio

Gift Processing Coordinator
978-448-7594
criccio@groton.org