The AIESEC Life Connection: August 2025
FCR Highlights + More Events
We're still riding the energy from last month’s Founders Circle Retreat (FCR) in Chicago, where the AIESEC Life Board of Directors, volunteer team, and AIESEC US leadership came together for three days of connection, collaboration, and vision-setting. We kicked off the weekend with a lively Alumnite, where new faces and longtime alumni gathered for conversation, laughter, and cross-generational connection - proof that the AIESEC spirit is alive and well in Chicago!
The retreat itself focused on growing our impact across fundraising, membership, student support, events, and strategic partnerships. We welcomed three new board members (Deno Naicker, Devrim Leonard, and Natalie Asimakopoulos (Rodgers)), heard a report from Zach Younger, MCP of AIESEC US, and explored ways we can increase alumni involvement in securing traineeships.
The weekend reminded us: when alumni unite, momentum follows. Now, it’s time to bring that momentum to you - wherever you are.
More in-person and virtual events are on the horizon - see details.
Whether you show up to learn, to connect, or to give back, thank you for being part of this amazing alumni network!
Together in purpose and community,
Renée Kessinger
Executive Director
FOUNDERS CIRCLE RETREAT 2025 IN CHICAGO
What a fantastic group of alumni in Chicago! Look closely & you'll see a lot of new faces!
Thank you to our Alumnite sponsors: Alpine Frog, Ionel Nechiti and Mary Ryan!
Kneeling left to right: Tina Chung Hurley, Micha Hamady, Kathy Seaman, Wayne McDonell, Ionel Nechiti, Kevin Cooper (guest) andJennifer Farley. Crouching left to right: Paulina Ávila, Natalie Asimakopoulos, Zach Younger, Virginia Lorenzo (guest), Holly Price. Standing left to right: Renée Kessinger, Devrim Leonard, Nancy Gamble, Michael Hansen, Deno Naicker, Michael Flood, Sean Parnell (guest). Back row left to right: Cris Arens, Tiffany Georgievski, Mark Tomkins, Jeremiah Tillman (guest) and Anne-Ladina Neu (guest). Not pictured: Angela Schmitz (photographer extraordinaire!)
UPCOMING EVENTS
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AIESEC Alumni Event in Minnesota |
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AIESEC Life is Heading to Austing, TX! AIESEC Life will be organizing alumni events in Austin, Texas the weekend of October 24-26, - alongside and in support of the AIESEC US Fall Conference. Mark your calendars. Stay tuned for details!
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