Julie Bonner

BS graphic design ’01
Director of communications, FreeFall Aerospace
Lives in Tucson, Arizona

What was your favorite student involvement activity at Drexel?
I played singles for the women’s tennis team from 1997 to 2001.

What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
Real-world.

What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
Although I have a career in the space industry, I am also a fine artist! I painted and designed an educational set of animal cards for kids.

Describe yourself in three words.
Connected, active, creative.

Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
To grow our Southwest alumni region and create beneficial connections.

Jamie McDonald

BS architectural engineering ’10, MS construction management ’15
Partner, KMC Partners
Lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

What was your favorite student involvement activity at Drexel?
I played on the intramural women’s basketball team.

What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
Co-op.

What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
I’m on the associate board for Girls on the Run in Lancaster. It is a nonprofit that I am very passionate about; ask me how to get involved!

Describe yourself in three words.
Adaptive, proactive, entrepreneurial.

Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
I love any path that keeps me connected to the University and on campus. Both my bachelor’s and master’s are from Drexel, and I adjunct within the Construction Management Department and am an active contractor on campus. Drexel and Philadelphia created the path of entrepreneurship that I am on today. Helping current students and connecting alumni is a great way to give back.

Jessica Nava

BS business administration ’00
Chief growth officer, The Moxie Exchange
Lives in Canandaigua, New York

What was your favorite student involvement activity at Drexel?
I was on the women’s volleyball and crew teams. I joined the Drexel Marketing Association and was president in my last year.

What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel
Co-op.

What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
I’m a classical musician. I’ve played the viola since I was 9.

Describe yourself in three words.
Mom, athlete, leader.

Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
Being a woman in technology is sometimes a lonely journey, and I’m passionate about helping other women in sales and/or leadership roles in this sector. Drexel was a big reason for my professional success, and I want to support graduating Dragons to help them learn the lessons I’ve learned along the way so that they can triumph even more quickly!