Todd Andrews '83 Named Vice President for Alumni Relations
On November 22, Todd G. Andrews '83 took office as vice president for alumni relations. Andrews, most recently director of corporate communications for CVS Corporation, reports to Ronald D. Vanden Dorpel '71 A.M., senior vice president for University Advancement.
“The selection of Todd Andrews was the culmination of an international search involving the review of more than 85 excellent alumni candidates,” Vanden Dorpel said. “Todd’s skill set and experience will help us to better communicate Brown’s Plan for Academic Enrichment to our alumni. His proven experience in driving engagement of constituencies in both the public and private sectors will serve Brown well.”
The Office of Alumni Relations works closely with the 76,000-member Brown Alumni Association to continue the Brown experience beyond graduation, engaging alumni with the University and the worldwide alumni community. Alumni programs and services include opportunities to continue learning, to maintain contacts with fellow alumni at reunions and through 37 Brown Clubs and affinity groups, and to remain involved with Brown through volunteer roles.
At CVS, Andrews was responsible for all internal and external communications for a 5,400-pharmacy chain with more than $37 billion in sales. Prior to CVS, he served as deputy chief of staff and communications director for Sen. Jack Reed and as a senior aide to Sen. Claiborne Pell.
“We are delighted to have Todd Andrews join us at Brown,” said Brown President Ruth J. Simmons. “His depth of experience in both the government and the corporate world will help us to communicate broadly and effectively to our diverse alumni body.”
“As a manager and communicator, this is an incredible opportunity and I am honored to be joining the University at this pivotal time for Brown,” Andrews said. “President Simmons has raised the bar for our reputation as a major university with a clear program for academic enrichment and the launch of a $1.4-billion campaign. My charge is two-fold: to keep alumni engaged with Brown and with each other, and to help communicate the University’s agenda and aspirations to my fellow alumni. I am also fortunate to be joining an outstanding alumni relations team that has been working under the fine stewardship of Interim Executive Director of Alumni Relations Dorcey Baker '78.”
As a student at Brown, Andrews concentrated in English. He earned an M.A. in journalism and public affairs at American University in 1995.
11/28/05
