The Alumnae Association of Mills College preserves and advances Mills’ 170-year legacy of transformative women’s education by creating innovative programs, fostering inter-generational and multidisciplinary connections, and championing the liberal arts approach of integrative thinking, creativity, and social justice that empowers women and diverse leaders to change the world.
Shape the Future of the AAMC — Applications Now Open
The Alumnae Association of Mills College is at a defining moment. As an independent nonprofit, we are deepening our commitment to alumnae connection, protecting the Mills legacy, and building new programs that carry forward everything Mills and the AAMC has always stood for.
We need leaders. We are now accepting applications for the Board of Governors and the Nominating Committee for 2026–2027. If you believe in what Mills represents — and want to help shape what comes next — we want to hear from you.
Applications close May 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT.
Honoring Our Alumnae
Alumnae Award Winners
We are pleased to announce the Alumnae Award Winners for our 3 award categories, including Distinguished Achievement, Outstanding Volunteer, and Recent Graduate. Barbara Higbie, ‘79 is our Distinguished Alumnae award winner. Karlin Sorenson, ‘92 is our Outstanding Volunteer award winner. Naima McQueen, ‘18 is our Recent Graduate award winner.
Alumnae Award winners and presenters from 2025, (L to R) Debby Dittman ‘68, past AAMC President, Barbara Higbie, ‘79, Wendy Ng ‘79, AAMC Board Member, Naima McQueen, ‘18, Viji Nakka-Cammauf ‘82 past AAMC President, President Kieran Turan '90, and Dr. Kate Karniouchina.
AAMC Merchandise
Purchase a keepsake that shows your pride in being a Mills alumna from the AAMC.
Update Your Contact Information with the AAMC
Now that Northeastern University has completed its acquisition of Mills College, the AAMC is building its own database to keep in touch with alums directly.
Please submit your contact information as well as any background information on your time at Mills, which will help us serve you better.
You may also review the AAMC privacy policy before submitting your contact information.
