HOBY Maryland Alumni Association

 

WELCOME!

The HOBY Maryland Alumni Association proudly unites alumni from all HOBY Maryland programs, including the annual seminar and Clew events.

Upon completing a HOBY Maryland program, students automatically become members of the Alumni Association. Our mission is to foster meaningful connections among alumni while positively impacting Maryland communities through volunteering and engagement.

Throughout the year, the Alumni Association organizes volunteer initiatives, fundraising efforts, and engagement opportunities to bring our alumni together and make a difference.

Alumni Association Officers

A big thank-you to our 2024-25 officers for their leadership and dedication! The Alumni Association includes five Officer positions and one County Representative position for each Maryland county.

Alex Shockley
Alumni Advisor | ‘12

Olivia Ormsby
President | ’23

Zimka Aghazu
Vice President | ’24

Mahrus Chowdhury
Treasurer | ’24

Zach Fayed
Secretary | ’24

Lolo Naylor St. Fort
GBM Ambassador | ’24

Ryan Horn
Calvert County Rep. | ’24

Sam McDanal
St. Mary’s County Rep. | ’24

Gabe Noon
Anne Arundel County Rep. | ’24

Camden Seaborn
Harford County Rep. | ’24

Josh Squires
Baltimore County Rep. | ’24

 

 

Interested in getting involved? Learn more about our annual election process below. Even if you’re not elected, every Alumni Association member has the opportunity to contribute by supporting our annual events and initiatives.

STAY CONNECTED

Complete our contact form to receive information on upcoming engagements.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Stay tuned for more events coming soon!

CONTACT US

Have questions or would like to get in touch? Email us at alumni@hobymd.org and an Officer will respond as soon as possible.

 

GET INVOLVED

No matter where life has taken you or how long it’s been since you’ve connected with HOBY, we’re thrilled to welcome you back! The Alumni Association offers a variety of in-person and virtual opportunities throughout the year, including volunteering, personal and professional development, and networking events.

  • Volunteer Events: Join us for community-focused activities where you can make a positive impact while reconnecting with fellow alumni.
  • Personal & Professional Development: Take part in workshops and programs designed to help you grow and thrive, both personally and professionally. 
  • Networking: Expand your network by connecting with alumni from diverse backgrounds and industries during our events.

To stay in the loop, complete our Alumni Association contact form. Be sure to follow HOBY Maryland on social media for the latest updates and opportunities!

HOBY National

HOBY is an international organization with engagement opportunities for alumni at the global level. Check out the HOBY alumni page for additional opportunities to get involved, such as the HOBY All-Stars program or Phi Sigma Pi National Service Fraternity. Learn more about HOBY’s Leadership for Service (L4S) program below.

Leadership for Service (L4S)

Ambassadors are asked to join HOBY’s commitment to the “President’s Summit for America’s Future” and undertake a community service project(s) involving at least 100 hours. HOBY’s Leadership for Service Program (L4S), a national community service program, was created exclusively for HOBY alumni to:

  • Raise the public’s awareness of young people as a resource for community problem-solving
  • Prepare young people who have attended HOBY to take on meaningful roles in community improvement initiatives
  • Develop and foster the capacity of individuals, organizations, and institutions to provide meaningful service and leadership opportunities for youth.

The L4S program helps students identify their role in the community and discover ways they can implement change. The program has been enhanced in order to move Ambassadors past the volunteerism experience and into a service-learning experience, ultimately crafting Ambassadors into civically engaged members of their community.

Through L4S, HOBY alumni are encouraged to continue logging all of their community service and volunteer experiences in the years following their participation in a CLeW, a State Leadership Seminar, and the WLC. The L4S log can be printed and used as an appendix for college, scholarship, and internship applications where alumni are asked to demonstrate their lifelong commitment to service.

Download the L4S log and visit the HOBY National page for more information about the Leadership for Service Program (L4S) program and how to get started.

Review each step to learn how to select and get the most out of your service experience.

Step 1: Select a Project

  • Identify a societal issue that you are drawn to
  • Define the issue(s) and possible cause(s)
  • Identify organizations tied to the issue
  • Establish your expectations of the project/involvement

Step 2: During Project/On-Site

  • Look critically at the root causes of social issues and evaluate the organization’s role in the community
  • Get familiar with the organization and the specific activity
  • Think about how the project connects to the social issues
  • Interact/conduct service project with the organization

Step 3: Post-Project

  • Reflect on project and your role within it
  • Consider impact of project on the community
  • Continue learning about the issue(s)
  • Identify future projects related to the issue
  • or other avenues for community involvement

Learn More & Log Service Hours

Governance

The HOBY Maryland Alumni Association adopted its Rules of Governance in 2025, outlining the mission, structure, and operational processes of the Association. These Rules of Governance are available for all members to review.

Annual Elections

Officer elections are held annually in August. Details about the election process are shared with members in June, with applications due in July. All officers serve a one-year term and are elected by members of the Alumni Association, except for the Alumni Advisor, who is appointed by the HOBY Maryland Board of Directors. 

Any HOBY Maryland alumnus is eligible to run for a position, provided they can meet the following qualifications:

  • Be a HOBY Maryland alumnus.
  • Attend at least six of the twelve monthly meetings once elected.
  • Participate in at least one in-person event and two virtual events once elected.
  • Contribute to the development and structure of the Alumni Association.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of Alumni Association events.

We encourage all eligible alumni to consider running for a position or contributing in other ways to support the growth and success of our Association!