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Engineering Development Council

The Engineering Development Council (EDC) is Columbia Engineering’s premier community of alumni leaders advancing the Engineering for Humanity vision.

EDC members serve as the Dean’s ambassadors — expanding the School’s philanthropic community, strengthening alumni connections, and advancing the Dean’s priorities.

Member Contributions and Benefits

Members contribute $15,000 or more annually to any Columbia Engineering priority, and participate in two EDC meetings a year. They also share insights on prospective donors and industry partners, host alumni gatherings, and mentor emerging alumni leaders.

In turn, members help shape key initiatives, build lasting relationships with fellow accomplished alumni, and engage meaningfully with students and faculty.

To Join or Learn More

Please contact Liam Itgen at [email protected].

Co-Chairs

Co-chairs guide the EDC’s strategy, working with the Engineering Office of Alumni & Development (EDAR) to advance philanthropy and inspire alumni leadership.

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Gerald Horkan 

BS’87, P: EN’25 EN'26 CC’28 EN’30 
Technology Investor and Executive
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Reid Ellison

BS’08
Co-founder Long Run Partners

Vice Chairs

Vice chairs expand the EDC by developing regional and industry-based communities centered on philanthropy and social connection.

[In progress]

Members

  • Rajkumar Bakhru BS'06
  • Stan Borowiec BS'76 MS'77 P: CC'12 BU'23
  • Alex Chan MS'02
  • Paula Chapman BS'86 P: CC'23 EN'23 CS'24
  • Neil Daswani BS'96
  • Julian Edwards BS'17
  • Sandra Gurijala BS'01
  • Brad Johmann BS'96
  • Avani Kadakia BS'02
  • James Kelm BS'00
  • Sam Kim BS'98
  • Chester Lee BS'70 BU'74 P: EN'06
  • Keith Lee BS'95 P: BC'30
  • Shamil Merchant MS'02 '03
  • Geoff Moreau MS'07
  • Naxin Paik BS'91 MS'96
  • Ed Paik BS'91 BU'96
  • Rodman Reef BS'69 MS'78 P: CC'12
  • Ana Rodriguez BS'86 MS'88
  • Kaustub Samant BS'08
  • Will Su BS'10
  • Ravi Tanuku BS'99
  • Fred Wang BS'95
  • Hua Wang BS'00 MS'06
  • Bing Wang BS'98 BU'07
  • Meiliang Wu PhD'06
  • Grace Wu-Pi BS'00 P: CC'30
  • Kaori Yamamoto MS'94 MPhil'25 PhD'26 P: EN'17 23' 25'
  • Jack Yuen BS'03