Kippi Griffith MBA '01
Director
Alumni and Parent Programs
512-448-8405

Kippi earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Business Administration from
St. Edward's University. A native Texan, she enjoys chasing after her two children, spending time with family and reading. She came to the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs in March 2004 after serving as associate director of alumni relations for the McCombs School of Business, UT–Austin. Kippi previously worked in the Office of Undergraduate Admission at
St. Edward's University and as the volunteer and information manager for the American Cancer Society.

Favorite Book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Favorite Movie: Raising Arizona
Personal Quote: "Those who say it cannot be done, should not interrupt the
person doing it." — Chinese Proverb

Jay Griffith Hume

A graduate of Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania, Jay studied Business Administration, concentrating in International Management. He was hired by St. Edward’s University in 2002 as a development assistant. Jay then joined the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs in 2005 as assistant director of The St. Edward’s Fund — he was promoted in 2006 to associate director. A dog lover, he enjoys cooking, soccer, movies and any activity involving the water.

Favorite Band: Guns N’ Roses
Favorite Food: Dad’s prime rib, cooked rare
Favorite Quote: "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends." — Martin Luther King, Jr.

Allyson earned a bachelor's degree in Communication from
St. Edward's University. Originally from Dallas, she joined the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs in April 2004. As a student, Allyson held the positions of program assistant in the Office of Student Life and student orientation leader in the Dean of Students Office. She enjoys live music, baking, gardening and spoiling her two dogs.

Favorite Food: Dessert
Favorite Band: The Beatles
Favorite Quote: “You’re only given a little spark of madness. You musn’t
lose it.” — Robin Williams

Courtney earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations from Texas State University at San Marcos. After graduation, she traveled as a consultant for her sorority, Alpha Xi Delta, and worked at Austin Community College in the Office of Student Life. Born in Texas, she has also lived in Little Rock, Ark., and Phoenix, Ariz. She enjoys going to concerts, spending time with her friends and being at the farm with her family in Missouri. She joined Alumni and Parent Programs in 2006.

Favorite Band: Reckless Kelly
Favorite Movie: The American President
Favorite Quote: "Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance." — Oprah Winfrey

After earning a bachelor’s degree in Communication from
St. Edward’s University in May 2007, Kristina — an Austin native — joined the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs as the development assistant. While still a student, Kristina completed an internship at the Lower Colorado River Authority. Her experience at LCRA included coordinating volunteer events and working with the in-house charity, United Charities. During her free time, she can be found on the beach in Port Aransas or spending time with loved ones.

Favorite Movie: Fried Green Tomatoes
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Quote: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” — Mohatma Gandhi

Stephani Smolucha '08
Development Assistant
Alumni and Parent Programs
512-448-8415

Stephani earned a bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies and a minor in Journalism from St. Edward’s University. While a student, Stephani was the co-Editor-in-Chief for the Hilltop Views student newspaper for two years. In her free time she enjoys reading and writing, and spending afternoons rowing on Town Lake.

Favorite Movie: Dante's Peak
Favorite Food: Frank & Angie's cheese pizza
Favoirte Quote: “We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already; we have the power to imagine better.” — JK Rowling