Alumnae - Harpeth Hall School

Harpeth Hall Alumnae

O Harpeth Hall, O Place Beloved

Celebrating 5,500 plus alumnae in 49 states plus Washington, D.C. and 30 countries

When Harpeth Hall students graduate, they join a network of more than 5,500 alumnae across the nation and around the globe. These women — intelligent, ambitious, and determined — represent the very best of Harpeth Hall, a place that, for more than 150 years, has held true to the essential idea that girls deserve an excellent education full of possibilities and purpose.

HHConnectHER

The Harpeth Hall ConnectHER provides programs and initiatives to foster relationships between alumnae and strengthen connections to the school they love. HHConnectHER operates as a networking group, a book club, a mentoring program, an events manager, and much, much more! Through this platform, our alumnae can empower and support one another building upon the foundation of Harpeth Hall’s career connections and annual events.

The Alumnae Network

Harpeth Hall is committed to keeping our alumnae connected beyond their years on campus. The Alumnae Network is an easy and secure way to reconnect and network with classmates and mentors. The Network combines your public information from LinkedIn and Facebook with the information you have shared with Harpeth Hall, making it a powerful tool that is free and only for our alumnae.

Alumnae Awards and Spotlights

Harpeth Hall honors alumnae with three different awards, the Harpeth Hall/Ward-Belmont Distinguished Alumna Award, the Alumna Spirit of Service Award, and the Harpeth Hall/Ward-Belmont Athletic Hall of Fame. The recipients of these awards are leaders in their professional or athletic fields and serve as an example of all Harpeth Hall students and alumnae.

Reunion

Whether it is your 5th or 65th Reunion, Harpeth Hall welcomes alumnae back to campus every five years for their Reunion. Join us for Reunion 2024 as we celebrate alumnae from the classes ending in 4s and 9s on May 3 - 4, 2024. All on campus events are complimentary and open to ALL alumnae, regardless of whether it's your Reunion year or not!

Alumnae Leadership

Dear Harpeth Hall Alumnae,

As president of the Alumnae Association Board, I am privileged to serve with a dedicated group of alumnae who share a commitment to our alma mater. Harpeth Hall’s mission is to educate young women to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live honorably. These timeless principles guide our efforts to empower young women with the skills they need to flourish.

Our alumnae community is a testament to the power of a Harpeth Hall education. With over 5,500 members living in 49 states plus Washington, D.C. and 30 countries, our reach extends far and wide. We represent a diverse range of talents, professions, and life experiences and make an impact in our respective fields and communities.

I would like to take a moment to celebrate a few highlights from the past school year. We commemorated the 50th anniversary of Winterim, which continues to provide students with transformative experiences and inspires a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom. Students received numerous awards and recognition for their academic and extracurricular achievements across writing, engineering, and performing arts including the Scholastic Writing Awards, Grand Prize at Middle Tennessee STEM Expo, qualifying for the Best-in-Nation TEAMS Engineering Competition, and a successful trip to the International Thespian Festival. Our athletic program also excelled, once again claiming five state championships. Additionally, we hosted the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools Symposium, Meaning, Mission & Making Connections, which drew educators to Harpeth Hall from around the globe.

As an alumna, there are many ways for you to stay engaged with our school. Whether through HHConnectHER, Career Day, Winterim for Adults, Sunday on Souby, or Reunion, you will find a wide array of opportunities to connect, give back, and stay involved. Your continued involvement and support contribute to the legacy of excellence that defines Harpeth Hall.

Thank you for your commitment to our school. I look forward to working alongside you as we advance Harpeth Hall’s mission and inspire future generations of young women.

Best regards,
Ellen Green Hoffman ’04
Alumnae Association Board President 2023-2024

There are many ways to get involved and stay connected with your alma mater. Listed below are our alumnae leadership groups. If you are interested in serving in any of these groups, contact Director of Alumnae Relations Scottie Coombs (615-346-0090) or Alumnae Relations Manager Elena Carro (615-301-9276.)

Meet Our Teams

Alumnae Association Board

The purpose of the Alumnae Association is to promote the welfare of the school among its alumnae, and to further advance interest, participation and support among members of the organization. The purpose of the Board is to promote alumnae engagement by actively developing and sustaining strategies that connect alumnae to Harpeth Hall and to promote philanthropy among alumnae. The Board meets every other month throughout the school year.

President
Ellen Green Hoffman ’04

President-Elect
Amanda Powell Smith ’04

Past President
Kendra Abkowitz Brooks ’03

Secretary
Katie Jackson Robinson ’97

Career Day Co-Chairs
Caroline Anderson Millican ’06
Katie Shaub Thackston ’05

HHConnectHER Liaison
Megan Casey ’00

Winterim Co-Liaisons
Kendra Abkowitz Brooks ’03
Sarah Zimmerman Jordan ’07

DEI Co-Liaisons
Ana Nettles Shepard ’05
Sellars Huy ’16

Decade Representatives
Beth Carothers Felch ’66
Mary Stamps Gambill ’76
Ann Webb Betty ’81
Beverly Hodgson Conley ’97
Grace Clayton ’01
Leslie Rolfe ’13

Alumnae Annual Fund Chair
Lauren Riegle Mitchell ’07

Head's Young Alumnae Council

The mission of the Head’s Young Alumnae Council (HYAC) is to promote awareness of The Harpeth Hall School in the community, to encourage recent graduates to reconnect with the School, and to counsel the School on important matters of interest. The council members will serve as ambassadors of Harpeth Hall and aid the School with the continuing fulfillment of its mission and goals.

Co-Chairs
Ann Francis Garvey ’09
Dede Nesbitt Palmer ’06

Council
Ann Ralls Niewold Brown ’08
Michelle Gaskin Brown ’00
Anna Gernert Carr ’05
Lilly Carver ’12
Sophie Cudd ’15
Mary Daniel Smith Danieley ’10
Kelly Diehl ’05
Aline Dushmire ’90
Elizabeth Grote Frist ’06
Aly Armistead Greer ’05
Audrey Ball Guest ’02
Mary Julia Bressman Hannon ’08
Elieen Campbell Hart ’07
Mary Graham Harvey ’12

Emily Carpenter Hellman ’09
Katie Davidson Henderson ’10
Emma Himes ’15
Mary Eugenia Hunt ’14
Jennifer Harrison Hutton ’01
Jordyne Johnson ’13
Emily Sangervasi Mitchell ’09
Lauren Riegle Mitchell ’07
Mary D. Bartoe Oldacre ’02
Corinne Owen ’15
Claire Perrone ’12
Anna Proctor ’14
Mary Winston Reames ’16

Hayley Phipps Robinson ’04
Rena Clayton Rolfe ’13
Sarah Riley Saint ’12
Lucy Smith ’16
Laurie Spradley ’07
Warner Tidwell ’13
Sara Anderson Tynes ’11
Diane Uwamahoro ’07
Courtney Vick ’08
Molly White Viola ’11
Gray Wallace ’12
Marianna Weaver ’10
Caroline Winsett Weldon ’09
Angie Zambrano ’10

National Advisory Council

The council comprises of approximately 25-30 alumnae living in communities throughout the United States and abroad. The council provides counsel and support to the Head of School and to the Board of Trustees, and meets on the Harpeth Hall campus twice annually. Key initiatives of the council include Upper School Career Day, Spirit of Service Award, the Stephanie Balmer NAC Grant, promoting career networking, and serving as mentors to fellow alumnae.

Chair
Kate Berry ’00 - Austin, TX

Council
Dwyla Beard ’98 - Nashville, TN
Abby Biesman ’14 - New York, NY
Emmie Granbery Chen ’03 - Atlanta, GA
Margaret Walker Clair ’06 - Washington, DC
Anna Derryberry ’03 - Washington, DC
Margaret Tipton Frist ’06 - Washington DC
Lexi Mossman Hammerman ’11 - Denver, CO

Suzanne Watts Henderson ’83 - Charlotte, NC
Katie Hill ’00 - New York, NY
Meredith Lang ’11 - Boston, MA
Emily Manning ’08 - Washington DC
Marla Mazer ’96 - Toronto, CA
Sabin Nettles ’09 - St. Louis, MO
Reed Harrison Nirula ’00 - New Delhi, India
Tina Qian ’12 - New York, NY
Huntley Rodes ’03 - New York, NY

Christina Mishu Rosean ’07 - Wilmette, IL
Scottie Gambill Ryan ’02 - Venice, CA
Abby Rudd Sights ’05 - Jupiter, FL
Holly Sears Sullivan ’90 - Rockville, MD
Leanne Little West ’87 - Atlanta, GA
Samantha Williams ’08 - Brooklyn, NY
Caroline Aston Wilson ’10 - Pacific Palisades, CA
Rebecca Hoke Zion ’93 - Dunwoody, GA

HHConnectHER Steering Committee

HHConnectHER provides programs and initiatives that foster connections between alumnae and with the school. In launching the HHConnectHER initiative, the Alumnae Connections Steering Committee has designed a series of events that enhance and complement current alumnae programs at Harpeth Hall.

Co-Chairs
Megan Casey ’00
Anne Nicholas Weiss ’98

Committee
Katie Koban Braddy ’00
Allison Wills Brooks ’82
Holly Whetsell Coltea ’94
Julie Riven Dretler ’89
Leigh Fitts ’91
Carly Rolfe ’10
Meredith McDonald Stewart ’96
Warner Tidwell ’13
Zuri Walker ’07
Jennie Stevens Witherspoon ’94