Gates Scholars’ Alumni Association
Past Gates Scholars automatically become members of the Gates Scholars' Alumni Association (GSAA), an integral part of the Gates Scholars' society.
Established in 2005 by members of the inaugural class of scholars, the Alumni Association works to ensure every alumnus/alumna remains as much a part of the Gates community after they leave Cambridge as they did while they were here. Through regular alumni activities, the biannual Gates Scholar magazine, the website, a well-maintained contact database, and by reaching out and working with other organizations, the GSAA aims to build a strong and lasting network of future leaders who work together to make significant contributions to the global community .
Over the last year, the GSAA has launched regional chapters in four cities and organised several dinners with members of the Gates Trust and alumni. Regional contact points for more than 10 cities in six countries have been established and a strategic plan presented to the Board of Trustees for the Gates Cambridge Trust has provided organisational structure and strategic vision. The GSAA is also pursuing its mission by building partnerships with organizations such as the British Council, the Marshall Alumni Association, and the Gates Millennium Scholars to expand opportunities available to the Gates community. With over 450 alumni now spread throughout the world, the GSAA will continue to work closely over the next year with alumni, the current Scholars' Council and the Trust to strengthen communications and expand opportunities for former scholars
The GSAA was officially launched at a dinner at the British Embassy, hosted by Ambassador Manning, on 13 September 2007. Further details about this event are available via the News and events page.
The current co-Chairs of the Gates Scholars’ Alumni Association are: Dr Andrew Robertson, Ms Hilary Levey and Ms Jennifer Gibson.
The Association can be emailed at GSAA[at]gatesscholar.org.