The Parents Leadership Council
A Community of
Difference Makers
Northeastern University established the Parents Leadership Council (PLC) to serve, engage, and understand our parent community. We strive to enhance the experience of our parent community through individual and collective outreach, regional events, and engagement of parents as potential co-op employers, and as philanthropic partners.
Mission Statement
The Parents Leadership Council (PLC) is an active, diverse volunteer group of Northeastern parent ambassadors who steer community outreach, provide feedback on university activities and communications, and contribute philanthropic support. PLC members have a common interest in strengthening experiential learning opportunities for students, sharing experiences and perspectives, and welcoming new parents into the Northeastern family.
A Truly Global Network

PLC Leadership and Committees
PLC Leadership Chair:
SUE WELCH
Student: Tanya Welch, College of Engineering ’16
Newton, Massachusetts
Committees:
ATHLETICS AND CLUB SPORTS
Dedicated to engaging and collaborating with the parents of students-athletes involved in varsity athletics, club and intramural sports, recruiting new members, and identifying employer partnerships.
DOMESTIC ENGAGEMENT
Dedicated to engaging and growing the parent activity in regional communities and campuses across the country, recruiting new members, and identifying employer partnerships.
INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Dedicated to engaging and growing the parent activity in international communities and campuses, recruiting new members, and identifying global employer partnerships.
NEW ENGLAND ENGAGEMENT
Dedicated to engaging and growing the parent activity in New England, recruiting new members, identifying employer partnerships, and coordinating participation at campus-wide events in Boston.
Want to learn more about the Parents Leadership Council?
Contact us!
Daniella Bacigalupo Arce
Director
Family Philanthropy Program
d.bacigalupoarce@northeastern.edu
O: 617.373.4477
M: 305.987.6689
Sophie Bolton
Development Associate
Family Philanthropy Program
s.bolton@northeastern.edu
O: 617.373.3086
M: 857.424.9088
Ali Cranshaw
Associate Director
Family Philanthropy Program
a.cranshaw@northeastern.edu
O: 617.373.4976
Jessie Harvey
Assistant Director
Family Philanthropy Program
j.harvey@northeastern.edu
O: 617.373.3342
M: 857.347.7924
Lisa McCalla
Senior Officer
Global Student Relations
Family Philanthropy Program
l.mccalla@northeastern.edu
O: 617.373.6042
M: 857.407.9581