Smalley, Alyson
Biography
Alyson Smalley serves as director of alumni engagement at Central Michigan University, where she provides strategic leadership for alumni programming, events, and engagement initiatives.
In her role, Alyson oversees the planning and execution of alumni events, including the university’s signature programs and the Alumni Awards program, helping to celebrate and connect CMU’s global alumni community. She leads a team of staff and student employees, guiding event coordination efforts and fostering a collaborative, high-impact work environment.
Alyson also manages and tracks alumni engagement and volunteer participation metrics aligned with Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) standards, ensuring data-driven strategies that strengthen alumni involvement and support the university’s advancement goals.
Alyson, a 2021 CMU graduate, lives in Mt. Pleasant with her husband and two daughters. When she’s not on campus, she enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the beauty of northern Michigan.