“Working with Brooks was an incredible gift to our alumnae relations program. He conducted a comprehensive alumnae audit with great care, engaging thoughtfully with alumnae across generations and addressing our all-women alumnae board with sensitivity and insight. What stood out most was how collaborative the process felt—he took the time to understand our needs, checked in regularly, and was perceptive about dynamics from the start. Always sensitive to the high demands on our team, Brooks led with care and compassion while still moving the work forward. His intentionality and support made us feel genuinely partnered, and I’m especially grateful for the way he continues to guide us as we welcome a new alumnae relations director into her role.”

Elizabeth “Oz” Oswald, Former Director of Institutional Advancement, Nightingale-Bamford School, NY, NY

“Brooks has been invaluable in helping me find my way as a newcomer to alumni and advancement work.  His relentless positivity allows him to deftly assist our school in building a quickly growing alumni program.  Brooks’ knowledge and ability to connect and advise are stellar and have inspired me to proceed in my work confidently.  I cannot recommend him highly enough.”

Matthew McCormick, Director of Alumni Engagement, Indian Creek School, Annapolis, MD

“Working with Brooks has been an absolute pleasure. Over the past year, our organization has been intentional about building a strong alumni program, and Brooks has been an instrumental member of our small team in shaping the framework for this work. His expertise as a seasoned professional in alumni relations has provided invaluable insight into how we structure and grow the program. Brooks consistently offers thoughtful feedback and guidance, ensuring our efforts move in the right direction. Our growth would not have been nearly as meaningful without his support.”

Brandon Luna, Senior Director, Events and Alumni Relations, PGA Tour First Tee Foundation, Inc.

Working with Brooks and the Alumni Collective was both great fun and productive. Brooks helped us gain valuable input from alumni of both camps, our trustees and staff and we reflected on what reunions mean, how they serve our communities, and how they can continue to evolve in ways that are authentic, sustainable, and joyful. The guiding question was a simple but powerful one: How do we ensure that our aspirations for reunion match the lived experience and expectations of our alumni—and that the care we put into these gatherings mirrors the care they put into camp? Our work with Brooks allowed us to move forward with confidence as we continue to engage our alumni in a way that works for them and our organization.

“As a small K through 9 school, Bement has limited bandwidth to attend to alumni relations. With our Centennial on the horizon, we sought strategic advice and tactical support from Brooks and we are so lucky we did!  Brooks partnered with our team on everything from high-altitude direction-setting to on-the-ground execution, and the results—from our largest ever alumni event to the energy and inspiration for key team members—were amazing!”

Mike Schloat, Former Head of School, The Bement School, Deerfield, MA

“Brooks is an incredible marketer, relationship builder and developer of engagement programs.  He has a natural ability to instill enthusiasm, excitement and loyalty and to establish connections with alumni across generations and backgrounds making each interaction feel special, unique and genuine to that individual. In my own career as an alumni volunteer starting as a regional alumni chapter lead, to member of the Executive Committee of the Society of Alumni, President of the Society of Alumni and now in my second term as Trustee, Brooks has, for more than 20 years, encouraged, coached and advised me to stay engaged with and serve my alma mater.”

Leila Jere, Williams Class of 1991
Former President, Williams Society of Alumni, current Trustee, Williams College

“Brooks Foehl understands the power of authentic communities – and builds them. He is that rare servant-leader who can imagine, create, and curate a social system while never losing sight of the people who comprise it. He helps people see the best in themselves and in one another, and inspires them to improve their communities and institutions.”

Laura Moberg Lavoie, Williams Class of 1999 and Aroop Mukharji, Williams Class of 2009
Co-Chairs, Williams College Society of Alumni Bicentennial Committee (2017-2022)

I’ve had the opportunity to work with Brooks at Williams College as an alumni volunteer and then as a member of a small but mighty Alumni Relations team. No matter how impressive Williams’ fundraising outcomes may be, those are dwarfed by quantitative & qualitative connectivity, brand and alumni experience outcomes that the Alumni Relations team at Williams cultivates. In my experience, that is in no small part due to the culture of belonging that Brooks cultivated as team lead and as an ambassador for the institution. Driving DEI outcomes at a predominantly white and historically male institution is improbable without a baseline of institutional trust – Brooks, in his professional and personal practice, prioritizes the micro and macro efforts that build trust. The people-centered approach that Brooks is renowned for is contagious, productive and effective; working with him inspired me to shift my own strategic and operational practice, much to my professional and personal benefit.”

Sharifa Wright, Williams Class of 2003
Former Director of Alumni Diversity and Inclusion @ Williams (2014-2020)