JAFA was formed in 1980 to help alumni and friends participate in school affairs. Through JAFA, alumni and friends mentor students, participate in social activities, promote the school in their communities and encourage others to support the school.

Each year, JAFA sponsors programs and events such as career mentoring, alumni receptions, student networking trips and resume workshops.

Each fall and spring, the school takes 10-12 students to to a major U.S. for a unique networking experience. Selected students will visit with J-school alumni in their chosen field and have an opportunity to make important professional connections. Student cost is $150, which includes flight and hotel arrangements and admittance to a J-school alumni reception. For more information contact Amy Bugno at 919.962.6881 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The school's mentoring program is a networking opportunity that matches students with alumni professionals working in the journalism and communication fields. Career mentors volunteer their time to be a resource for students and provide a valuable connection to the professional world. To become a career mentor or to search for a career mentor, sign into the school's online alumni directory.

JAFA Board

PRESIDENT:

Sarah Lamm '99
Danbury, Conn.

VICE PRESIDENT:

Andrew Park '97 MA
Director, Global Communication and Branding
Information Services Group
Chapel Hill, N.C.

MEMBERS:

Bob Bryant ’86
President and CEO
Team Works Marketing Inc.
Alpharetta, Ga.

Annie Cauthren '04
VP and Account Supervisor
Ketchum Public Relations
New York

Tom Clifford '76
Executive News Director
The Post and Courier
Charleston, S.C.

Jeff Eisenberg '05
Advertising Programs Manager
Google Inc.
New York

John Frank '04
Editor
The Cary News and Southwest Wake News
Carrboro, N.C.

Liz Hamner '03
Account Executive
Capstrat
Raleigh, N.C.

Bob Keefe '88
Senior Press Secretary
Natural Resources Defense Council
Washington, D.C.

Justin Lyons '06
Director, Public Affairs
The Glover Park Group
Washington, D.C.

Peter Mitchell '79
President and CEO
The Woodbine Agency
Winston-Salem, N.C.

Danita Morgan '81
Development Director
Urban Ministries of Wake County
Raleigh, N.C.

Jim Muldrow ’80
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
South Piedmont Community College
Monroe, N.C.

Adam Rhew '08
Business Reporter
News 14 Carolina
Charlotte, N.C.

Martha Waggoner '81
Correspondent
The Associated Press
Raleigh, N.C.