Alumni: Click HERE to join AFAA Connect

​The Archer Fellow Alumni Association (AFAA) was founded in the spring of 2003 by alumni of the Archer Fellowship Program to provide a structure in which alumni can come together for social and networking opportunities and to support the Archer Center. Since its founding, the AFAA has been instrumental in the continued success and growth of the Archer Center's programs.

All former participants of the Archer Fellowship Program and Graduate Archer Fellowship Program are automatically deemed members of the AFAA. Alumni are encouraged to participate in social and networking events and to give back to the Archer Center. AFAA events occur in Washington, D.C., Texas, and other cities to foster continued friendship and professional development among alumni.

Alumni: Whether you land a new job, change addresses or get accepted to a graduate program, we want to know what is going on in your world! Join AFAA Connect to stay connected with other Archer Fellow alumni stay up-to-date with Archer Center events and initatives. 

2021-2022 Archer Fellow Alumni Association 
Leadership Board

​Casey Sublett Menchaca
President
Spring 2016

​Aayush Prasanna
Vice President
​Spring 2018

Samantha Horn
Outreach Coordinator
​Summer 2018

Jan Ross P. Sakian
Chapter Coordinator
Spring 2016

​Nancy Palencia Ramirez
Scholarship Co-Coordinator
Spring 2010

Jordan Joiner
Scholarship Co-Coordinator
Fall 2019

Sergio Villareal
Fundraising Coordinator 
Spring 2003

Chapter Chairs

Law and Legal
Bahar Sahami, Spring 2018

Medical and Health
Kaitlyn Block, Spring 2017

Austin
Kali Lane, Spring 2014
Renzo Soto, Spring 2018

Dallas
Katie Truesdale, Spring 2016

El Paso
Eshani Kishore, Spring 2021

New York City
Rachel Bhalla, Spring 2018
Doug Snyder, Spring 2018

Washington, D.C.
Jim Ramsey, Summer 2020
Poonam Vaidya, Spring 2017


The AFAA also has chapters in the following areas:

Boston
Chicago
El Paso
Los Angeles
New York City
Permian Basin
Rio Grande Valley
San Antonio
San Francisco
Law and Legal