Contact Information

Danielle Jostes
Senior Director of Philanthropy & Alumni

1312 Nicholasville Road Cooper House Lexington, KY 40546-0094

+1 (859) 257-1207

danielle.jostes@uky.edu

Alumni

Alumni

Once in the Family, Always in the Family

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (M-G CAFE) Alumni Association is a passionate and supportive community of individuals found throughout Kentucky, across the U.S. and around the globe. 

We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events. 

Questions? Email us at CAFEalumni@uky.edu.

 

  • How to Get Involved
  • Membership Details
  • Become a Lifetime Member
  • Our Board & Reps
  • Events By Season

Whether on campus or in your own community, there are many ways to get involved with the M-G CAFE Alumni Association:

All members who have successfully completed a degree or are employed within the College are considered members of the M-G CAFE Alumni Association.

All members will receive the following:

  • Gift given at the Grad Gathering
  • During your first year of membership, you receive Life Member Perks
  • Invitation to events (digital)
  • Access to Alumni Monthly Roundup e-newsletter
  • Alumni Travel Program – Domestic and Abroad

As a Wildcat, show your loyalty by becoming a Life Member. Your donation will support M-G CAFE Alumni Association programming and current students in the College through scholarship. Life Members enjoy all Member benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to events (hard copy)
  • Early access event registration and discounted tickets to alumni events
  • Birthday Recognition
  • Welcome packet with swag items

Lifetime Membership Dues: 

  • Recent Graduate (10 years post graduation): $200

  • Single: $300

  • Joint: $400

Click here to download the Lifetime Membership Support Form. 

EXECUTIVE BOARD

  • President: Quentin Tyler '02, '05
  • Vice President: Melissa Tomblin '02
  • Secretary: Logan Sparks '13
  • Treasurer: Jill Conway '00
  • Affiliate Network Rep: Stephanie Chamberlain '99, '00
  • Past President: Sue Whitaker '64
  • UK A.A. Liaison: Michaela Mineer '18

AFFILIATE NETWORK REPRESENTATIVES

  • Region 1 Representative: Jacob Ball '11
  • Region 2 Representative: Dennis Daugherty '22
  • Region 3 Representative: Lyndall Harned '85, '94
  • Region 4 Representative: Tom Cravens '83, '90
  • Region 5 Representative: Chelsey Anderson '11
  • Region 6 Representative: Jeremy Hinton '98
  • Region 7 Representative: H. H. Barlow '72
  • Region 8 Representative: Nancy Kelley '81
  • Teaching Representative: Will Snell '83, '85, '89
  • Dietetics Representative: Jessica Coffie '06, '10
  • Dietetics Representative: Cristina Hiten '06, '10
  • EQAAN Representative: Autry Graham '16
  • Forestry Representative: Michael Shearer '74, '76
  • ABT Representative: Stuart Lichtenberg '15, '20
  • ABT Representative: Jay Phillips '19, '22
  • UK MANRRS Representative: Sylvester Miller '08
  • CLD Representative: Cameron French '21
  • CLD Representative: Boggess Ross '19
  • Committee Member: Darla Kirkland '00
  • Committee Member: Whitney Stith '90
  • Committee Member: Diana Doggett '75, '77
  • Committee Member: James Gilles '10
  • Committee Member: Brandon Gilles '12
  • Committee Member: Kim Henken '92, '95
  • Committee Member: Bill McCloskey '84, '87
  • Committee Member: Martha Nall '70
  • Committee Member: Emma Hope '21
  • Committee Member: Niki Ellis '15
  • Committee Member: Renee Carrico'16

REGIONAL CONTACTS

WINTER

Alumni Alley-oop
Night of Excellence

SPRING

The Graduate Farewell
Sec Tournament Happy Hour

SUMMER

Alumni Affiliate Network Events
Alumni Abroad

FALL

Roundup
Champions Classic Annual Alumni Trip & Happy Hour
SEC Football Road Game Happy Hour


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Thank You to our Sponsors

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December 2021 Issue with Ramel Smooth Bradley

When Ramel Smooth Bradley ('08) was growing up in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, he was very aware of the food insecurity surrounding him.

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Contact Information

Danielle Jostes
Senior Director of Philanthropy & Alumni

1312 Nicholasville Road Cooper House Lexington, KY 40546-0094

+1 (859) 257-1207

danielle.jostes@uky.edu