2024 Alumni Trustee Candidates

Alumni Council candidates

(four to be elected)

Josie M. Collier ’97, P’14

After majoring in Africana studies at Hamilton, Josie received a master’s degree in counseling from SUNY Albany. Now based in Southern Maryland, she is a healthcare information technology consultant. Josie has been a class agent for the Hamilton Fund, an admission and class reunion volunteer, and a member of the Alumni Council’s Women in Leadership Committee, the Committee on Equity & Inclusion, and the Multicultural Alumni Relations Committee (MARC), serving as chair of the latter two. As MARC chair, she developed “Let’s Be Friends” to engage Hamilton alumni in small settings — coffee shops, wine bars, and people’s homes for brunch. Josie received the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program’s “Through the Doors of Opportunity Program” Award in 2017. She is a former chair of the Alumni Council/president of the Alumni Association and co-chair of the Advisory Council, a committee focused on Hamilton’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Stuart “Stu” P. Ingis ’93

A government major on the Hill, Stu served as a member and president of Delta Upsilon fraternity and participated in the Hamilton Program in Washington. In addition, he was program director of WHCL and a Casstevens Research Scholar. Having earned his J.D. at Villanova University, Stu is currently chairman of Venable LLP, a Washington, D.C.-based law firm, where he also leads the technology and innovation practice group. He is recognized as a national leader on internet privacy, data security regulation, and public policy. Stu has shared his expertise on panels for Hamilton alumni and has spoken numerous times to students in the DC program and on campus. Most recently, he has been working with the Career Center to develop a relationship with Venable for Hamilton students. Since the fall of 2022, Stu has also arranged for speakers to participate in the College’s Common Ground program and continues to offer assistance to advance the popular campus series.

Gillian B. Zucker ’90

Gillian majored in creative writing and minored in religion at Hamilton, where she was a member of the lacrosse and swimming and diving teams. Professionally, she was named the first female president of a major motor sports facility (Auto Club Speedway) in 2005 and nine years later became the first female president of a NBA team (Los Angeles Clippers). In addition to her current role with the Clippers, she serves as chief executive for the franchise’s new arena, Intuit Dome (opening summer 2024), LA’s iconic Kia Forum concert venue, the Clippers’ NBA G League franchise, and as a member of the NBA board of governors. Gillian sits on the board of directors for Houlihan Lokey (NASDAQ:HLI) as an audit committee member and chair of the comp committee. For Hamilton, she has been a volunteer with the Career Center and the Hamilton Fund. She headlined a virtual event for Hamilton in 2021 and served as the 2022 Commencement speaker.

Elizabeth “Liz” Fox Keogh ’94, P’26

Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., Liz studied economics at Hamilton, where she also played squash, managed WHCL, and served on the Publications Board. Upon graduating, she worked in banking in New York City. Liz and her husband, Kyle Keogh ’94, P’26, both received Master of Business Administration degrees from Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business in 1999. Liz served for 10 years as president of the Class of 1994, including through their 25th reunion, and is excited to help plan her upcoming 30th reunion. Additionally, she has volunteered in the Career Center, conducted admission interviews, and served as a class correspondent for the Hamilton Alumni Review. Liz currently works part time and pro bono as a college counselor for students from underserved local high schools. The Keoghs split their time between Darien, Conn., and Chautauqua, N.Y. They have three children, including Bridget ’26.

Alumni Council Presidential Candidate

(one to be elected)

Adriana S. Payne ’92

Currently vice chair of the Alumni Council, Adriana has been an active Hamilton volunteer, leading the Class of 1992 for many years and encouraging participation in Chapel Bell, the College’s recurring gift program. She coordinated her class’s 30th reunion and keeps in regular contact with many classmates, both through personal outreach and the class Facebook group. As vice chair, she has worked collaboratively and pragmatically with the chair, the College, and Executive Committee members to progress the goals of various committees and the broader Alumni Council. She takes a leading role in communicating among various constituents and is focused on finding points of connection and belonging among the various demographics represented on the council. Always a cheerleader for the Hamilton Fund (including every “give day” initiative), Adriana can be counted on to rally as an advocate, using social media and her friendships to be an influencer. She served as chair of the Alumni Council’s Class Leadership Committee (CLC), leading with alacrity and great enthusiasm while also successfully partnering with John Christopher ’83, P’14 and Parker Riehle ’88, P’20. Professionally, Adriana is an educational consultant with Smart City Kids in New York City. The company, run by former enrollment directors and educational leaders, helps guide families through the admissions process, nursery school through college.

In accordance with the Constitution of the Hamilton Alumni Association, alumni may submit additional nominations for alumni trustee and Alumni Association president by petition. Please contact Jacke Jones, secretary of the Alumni Association, at jrjones@hamilton.edu for information about the requirements. Petitions must be submitted by March 9, 2024.