Anita Pytlarz Ponchione
About Anita Pytlarz Ponchione
Anita Pytlarz Ponchione serves as the Executive Director of School Alumni Programs at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2007. With over ten years of experience in higher education, she specializes in alumni relations, relationship building, and program development.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Anita Pytlarz Ponchione serves as the Executive Director of School Alumni Programs at The George Washington University. She has held this position since 2007, accumulating 17 years of experience in alumni relations. In her role, she manages a team of alumni directors across multiple schools, including the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the Elliott School of International Affairs, the Graduate School of Education and Human Development, and the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Ponchione is responsible for alumni engagement initiatives, particularly for the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Before her current role, Anita Pytlarz Ponchione worked as the Assistant Director of Advancement at The George Washington University from 2002 to 2003. This position provided her with foundational experience in advancement and alumni relations within the higher education sector. Additionally, she worked at DMB&B as a Corporate Communications Coordinator from 1999 to 2001, where she developed her skills in corporate communications.
Educational Background
Anita Pytlarz Ponchione studied at The George Washington University, earning a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from 2002 to 2005. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Dual Degree in Business and Communications at the University of Pittsburgh from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background supports her extensive career in higher education and alumni relations.
Expertise in Alumni Relations
Anita Pytlarz Ponchione has over ten years of experience in higher education, with a focus on alumni relations. Her expertise includes relationship building, event planning, program development, volunteer management, and strategic planning and development. She acts as a liaison between the GW Office of Alumni Relations and the alumni directors of various schools, enhancing collaboration and engagement across the university.