It was a meaningful day shaped not by the years between us, but by the shared values that connect us. Thank you to every alumni leader who brought insight, kindness, and vulnerability. You are one of the reasons our community continues to feel like home.

The room was filled with energy as attendees connected across generations and looked ahead together, brainstorming ways to strengthen our alumni community. While career updates and family milestones surfaced, the heart of the summit was found in deeper, more meaningful conversations.

Cross-Generational Connections & "Big Talk"

One highlight of the day was the exchange of perspectives across generations, from longtime alumni to recent graduates. The conversations reinforced how much our experiences connect us.

Through structured "Big Talk" prompts and an inspiring guest speaker, leaders stepped outside their comfort zones and built meaningful connections across class years. Check out the presentation from Kalina Silverman, our speaker and author of the book, "Big Talk."

What Our Alumni Are Saying

The feedback from the summit beautifully captures the warmth, depth, and lingering inspiration of the day:

• A Place to Expand: “I really enjoyed today, made new connections and felt my community expanded! Mission accomplished! I also felt like I was able to think about and express myself in ways I had not before.”
• Breaking the Ice: “Talking to new people is difficult for me, but this was actually incredible. Met some very interesting people and learned so much about them.”
• The Shared Bond: “It’s a gift to have shared this experience of going to Flintridge Prep. There certainly is something that ties us all together between generations. It feels like home.”
• A Unified Spirit: “No matter when the person graduated we are all the same type of person—generous, humble, kind, and insightful.”
• Even Without Classmates: “None of my classmates were with us today, and I still feel the connection and love of community.”

Let's Keep the Momentum Going!

If you couldn’t make it on May 2, your voice is still incredibly important to where we are heading next. The energy at the summit proved that our community thrives when we bring different generations and perspectives together.

I would love to meet you, grab a coffee, catch up, and share some of the exciting ideas that bubbled up, and hear your vision for our alumni community. Schedule a meeting today.

Help Shape the Future: Join the Alumni Council We are actively looking for passionate leaders to join the Alumni Council. This is a collaborative space where we exchange ideas, dream up new initiatives, and intentionally build the kind of community we all want to be a part of.