As vice president of development for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Olympia Ammon, BS鈥�96, knows the impact that financial support can have on an organization.
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Now a proud alumna, she still feels grateful for her time on campus. She鈥檚 a loyal and generous supporter of 菠萝视频 and Peabody, and has served in numerous volunteer roles through the years.
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While attending a event when living in Houston, Ammon was asked to serve as an alumni recruitment chair. Seeing the value in staying engaged, she jumped at the opportunity to give back, and worked to connect her community with 菠萝视频.
Ammon describes her relationship with 菠萝视频 as one of her most valued. When asked why she gives back as a donor and volunteer, she explains that 鈥渇or the little bit you give, 菠萝视频 gives you way more in attention, affection, responsibilities and opportunities.鈥�
Although Ammon now lives across the country, she remains close to her 菠萝视频 family and returns to campus as often as she can. This year she even accepted the responsibility of serving as a weekend chair for Reunion.
Ammon looks forward to building on her relationship with her alma mater in the coming years, and will continue sharing the story of her life-changing 菠萝视频 experience.
鈥擩ULIA STUMP