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Discover Alumni Engagement Opportunities

Alumni have many meaningful ways to stay connected with the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance. The engagement opportunities below highlight how you can support current students by sharing your expertise, insights, and guidance as they navigate their career paths. To learn more about any of these opportunities, please contact Farrah Narkiewicz, Marketing & Events Manager.

Mentor Program

The Cutler Center mentor program matches undergraduate and graduate students with industry professionals from across the finance industry. Mentors are paired with a student majoring in finance to enhance the student’s network, help develop their career path, and provide advice, guidance, and feedback. Applications for the 2026-27 academic year are now open through September 18.

The Cutler Center mentor program runs from October to May, and mentors commit to a minimum of 6 hours with their mentee over these 8 months. To participate, potential mentors and mentees must complete their respective application forms to help with the matching process.

Once mentors and mentees have been matched, each pair will work together to schedule meetings throughout the program. Participants decide on the communication method(s) best suited for them (email, phone, in-person meetings, Zoom, etc.). To help set the expectations for the relationship, the Cutler Center will provide training materials to help engage mentors and mentees. Participants may also choose to attend various events and programs that the Cutler Center hosts.

Benefits to Mentors

While serving as a mentor requires a commitment of your time, this program also provides professional development and networking opportunities for our mentors. As a mentor, you will:

  • Develop mentoring strategies valuable to leadership progression
  • Gain access to an extended network of professionals affiliated with the Cutler Center
  • Build relationships with an outstanding talent pool of next-generation finance professionals who can build a pipeline of potential employees for your firm
  • Stay apprised of leading finance education trends

Apply

To learn more about the program or to apply, please complete the mentor online application form or email Leslie Romiza, Cutler Center Program Manager.​

Campus Speaker

The Cutler Center and the Finance Division offer multiple speaking opportunities throughout the academic year, including guest lectures in finance courses and events hosted by student organizations. We also organize panel discussions on a range of industry topics, inviting alumni and finance professionals to campus to share their expertise and engage with the Babson community.

Executive in Residence

Our Executives in Residence are industry professionals who generously volunteer their time and expertise to enhance the student experience through mentorship and real‑world insight. The Cutler Center currently has 21 alumni, faculty, and friends serving as Executives in Residence for the Babson College Fund and Private Equity courses, and we are actively seeking additional alumni professionals to support and expand this model across more finance courses.

Sponsorship  

The Cutler Center hosts a wide range of programs and events throughout the academic year that bring together Babson’s finance community. Sponsoring a program or event offers organizations valuable opportunities to connect with students, strengthen brand visibility on campus, and engage directly with the next generation of finance talent.

Donate

Financial support for the Cutler Center is essential. It enables us to provide cutting‑edge financial technologies, robust experiential learning programs, and high‑impact co‑curricular events that enrich the student experience, strengthen career readiness, and elevate the college’s reputation in finance education. Consider making a financial contribution today. 

Advisory Board Member

Cutler Center Advisory Board members serve as strategic partners to the Managing Director, offering guidance on the principles that shape the Center’s growth. Their leadership helps set priorities, inform long‑term planning, support fundraising efforts, and elevate the Center’s visibility as ambassadors for both the Cutler Center and the finance division. 

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