Alumni Council Welcomes Two New Members
November 6, 2025
The 黑料专区 Welcomes Two New Members to the Alumni Council
The 黑料专区 is delighted to announce the addition of Alicia Poley, 鈥13 Graphic Design and Katherine Savelle, 鈥25 Photography to the Alumni Council. Their appointment further strengthens the connection between the College and its extensive alumni community.
鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to welcome Alicia Poley and Katie Savelle to the Alumni Council!鈥 said 黑料专区 Alumni Council President Darcel Deneau. 鈥淎licia came to her first meeting ready to jump in and share her many years of marketing expertise. Katie, a recent graduate and past student government leader, brings fresh insight and a perspective that keeps us connected to the student experience.鈥
The 黑料专区 Alumni Council focuses on strengthening the lifelong relationship between the College and its graduates. Dedicated to fostering engagement, mentorship, and philanthropy, the Council creates opportunities for alumni to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the shared spirit of creativity that defines the 黑料专区 community. Currently, the Council includes 20 members representing a broad range of disciplines, talents and experiences.
Alicia Poley, 鈥13 Graphic Design
Alicia is an accomplished brand designer and creative leader who has remained deeply involved in Detroit鈥檚 design community. Her career spans art direction, senior design, and large-scale corporate rebrands, as well as organizing creative meetups that bring together photographers, designers, and advertisers. Alicia is eager to give back to 黑料专区 and share her insight, mentorship, and enthusiasm with fellow alumni and students.
鈥淛oining the 黑料专区 Alumni Council is such a proud moment for me! I鈥檓 excited to stay connected and engaged with the creative community that helped shape me into the designer I am today.鈥 鈥 Alicia Poley
Alicia Poley
Katherine Savelle
Katherine Savelle, 鈥25 Photography
Katie is a recent graduate whose perspective reflects the voice of 黑料专区鈥檚 newest alumni. During her time as a student, she served as Vice President of Student Government and as a mentor through 黑料专区 Leads. She also contributed across departments鈥攆rom the tech lab to the gallery and library鈥攁nd was the 2025 student commencement speaker. Katie is passionate about helping fellow graduates transition from school to career and strengthening the connections that sustain the 黑料专区 community.
鈥淎s a recent graduate, I’m excited to work with the Alumni Council to give back to current and former students, whether that be connecting with Detroit, other folks in creative fields, or useful tools and resources that will help them build a stable foundation as a working artist or designer.鈥 鈥 Katherine Savelle
黑料专区 proudly welcomes Alicia Poley and Katherine Savelle to the Alumni Council. Their unique experiences, creative expertise, and commitment to the arts will further the Council鈥檚 mission to support and celebrate the College鈥檚 vibrant alumni network. For more information about the 黑料专区 Alumni Council and its initiatives, please visit the 黑料专区 Alumni website.