As director of alum and family communications, Beckie Markarian partners with colleagues across campus to drive and coordinate marketing and communications for Mount Holyoke’s alum audiences. She also helps develop and advance strategies that support the College’s fundraising priorities.
A proud member of the class of 2007, Beckie studied music and psychology at Mount Holyoke, and returned to the music department in 2009 to serve as choral assistant for two years.
Beckie has enjoyed serving her alma mater for more than 12 years. After earning an MBA in nonprofit management from the Simmons School of Management, she rejoined Mount Holyoke in 2013 as part of The Mount Holyoke Fund. In this role, she helped build engagement with recent alums and students while developing and managing fundraising campaigns and challenges. In 2021 she joined the Office of Marketing and Communications, where she leads the Alum Communications Pod.
Beyond her work at the College, Beckie is an active member of the Pioneer Valley arts community. She performs as a singer and flutist/piccolo player with several ensembles and has served on the boards of multiple arts organizations, including the Pioneer Valley Symphony, the UMass Fine Arts Center, the Valley Winds and Choral Arts New England.
Education
- M.B.A., Simmons College School of Management
- B.A., Mount Holyoke College
