Faculty/Staff Information
Emily Lafon
(She/Her/Hers)
Alumni Relations Coordinator, Advancement & Foundation
503-838-8710 | lafone@wou.edu
WC
Why I chose WOU
I chose WOU because of the people, the community and the experiences it offers. Everyday feels like you're in your hometown and the relationships are the absolute best.At WOU since
05/30/2014Hobbies
Cooking, gardening, exercise, wine tasting and anything outdoors.Fun fact
I'm originally from Minnesota and an avid Vikings fan.Hometown
Duluth, MN and Hood River, ORFavorite book/movie
Major League, The Hangover, Pretty WomanAreas of responsibility
- Alumni relations- events, engagement opportunities, monthly e-newsletter, building relationships with alumni and businesses to find sponsorship possibilites, community relations.
- Alumni Board of Directors- oversee and manage volunteers and volunteer activities, recruit and train board members, run meetings and develop relationships with board members
- Emeritus Society and Retirees- the go to staff member for the Emeritus Society and retirees, hold events and plan meetings for the members, attend field trips and build relationships
Education
BS from Oregon State University
Major: Human Services, concentration in public service
Minors: Nutrition and chemistry
Professional experience
Events and Reservations Coordinator at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center, Oregon State University - 2008 - 2014
Alumni Relations Coordinator, Western Oregon University - 2014 - current
Other experience-
- Wedding and event planning side gig
- Arbonne consultant
- Volunteer in the nursery and with childrens programs at church
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