The Community Development Institute (CDI) Alumni Network is a new way to stay connected to the CDI family! The CDI Alumni Network provides you the opportunity to stay in touch with fellow classmates, meet new community and economic development professionals in the CDI network, and attend exclusive networking and professional development events. You do not have to be a CDI graduate to join (though we highly suggest you attend CDI).
Membership to the CDI Alumni Network is $50 per year and includes the following benefits:
- Invitation to CDI special events (such as the Keynote Speaker, Networking Reception, or Closing Session and Awards Ceremony)
- Fall virtual reunion andĀ Spring in-person reunion
- Exclusive professional development training
- Membership directory
- Access to additional networking events throughout the year
- Board service opportunities (CDI Alumni Network board)
- Early bird registration to and notification of CCED training events and technical assistance opportunities
- Certificate of completion for all events attended (tracking for PCED hours)
To join the CDI Alumni Network or renew your membership, click this link and follow the instructions below:
- Enter $50 for the total gift amount and select “One-time donation”
- Selected Designations should read: “Community Development Institute”
- Complete Donor Information Section
- Select “Next” at the bottom of the screen
- Complete the “About You” section
- Complete the “Billing” section for payment information
- Review your information and submit!
If you need to pay your dues via check, please reach out to our staff and we can provide you an invoice.
We will reach back out to you after you submit your membership payment with more information on the Alumni Network and how you can get involved.
If you have any questions about the CDI Alumni Network, please reach out to Abayi Ibro Ayouba atĀ aibro1@uca.edu for more information.
Advisory Board
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Amy Williams, PCED
Class of 2017
Regional Director, Northeast Arkansas
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
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Ellie Baker, PCED
Class of 2016
Executive Director
Magnolia Economic Development Commission
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Tonya Hass, PCED
Class of 2018
HUD Grant Program Manager
City of Jonesboro
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Alicia Payseno
Class of 2019
Economic Developer
City of Cabot
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James Hopper
Projected Class of 2023
Director of Development and Programs
Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
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Russ Garner
Projected Class of 2023
Extension/Research Associate
Southern Rural Development Center – MSU
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Erica Tait
Class of 2021
Planning and Environmental Specialist
Federal Highway Administration – IN
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Julie Murray
Class of 2018
President and CEO
Van Buren Chamber of Commerce
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Paul Turney
Class of 1998
Executive Vice President
Brazos Valley Affordable Housing Corp