New alumni relations director joins law school

Grace Greenwich, a seasoned alumni relations professional, was named the new director of alumni relations for the School of Law in August.

Greenwich has headed offices at both NYU and Columbia, working in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies at NYU and Teachers College at Columbia University. She has developed alumni and advisory boards, organized fundraisers and increased annual giving among board members and excels at reaching out to alumni. She encourages alumni to get in touch and to think of her and her office as a resource for them.

"I am truly honored to be here at the law school," she said. "While I knew I would be working with a distinguished body of alumni, discovering the breadth of expertise and commitment to the mission of the law school has been truly inspiring. Even as I adjust to life in a new city, I feel at home here. I know my life will have great meaning in serving the community at Seattle University School of Law."

Greenwich is active in several professional organizations, serving as membership chair of the Association of Black Faculty, Administrators and Staff and program and development director of the Harvard University Tuskegee Airmen Youth Leadership Program, among others. She has won many awards for her service, including both the Cambridge City Council Award for Volunteerism and the Harvard University Certificate of Merit for Volunteerism in spring, 2005.

She earned a degree in history from New York University and has completed coursework and is currently writing her thesis for a master's degree in history from Harvard University. This fall she is also scheduled to receive a graduate certificate from the legislative studies program at Georgetown University.

"Grace's prior experience, outstanding skills and excellent fit with our mission and goals will be vital as we increasingly engage our alumni in the life of the law school," Dean Kellye Testy said.

Eva Mitchell, who has been alumni relations director, is now alumni and community liaison to the dean, overseeing the 35th anniversary celebrations.