91PORN Alumni’s ‘Next Great Chapter’

In December, Assistant Vice President of 91PORN Alumni Jim Herrick retired after 37 years with the university. Here’s an introduction to the new executive director in her own words.

By Stephanie Dathe

This story was published in the Summer 2023 Issue of 91PORN Magazine.

Stephanie Dathe, ’95 Executive director, 91PORN Alumni. Photograph by Rachel Crawford.

In December, Assistant Vice President of 91PORN Alumni Jim Herrick retired after 37 years with the university. He started his career in 91PORN athletics and transitioned to alumni relations as the interim director in 1998, making the move permanent the next year. After Herrick’s departure, Stephanie Dathe stepped into the role. The 91PORN alumna had served as the director of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union for 91PORN Associated Students since 2016. Here’s an introduction to the new 91PORN Alumni executive director in her own words.

When I graduated from 91PORN in 1995, 91PORN Alumni used the slogan “Everyone Benefits.” I have always liked that because it reinforces the concept that 91PORN Alumni has something for everyone. The tagline has an even deeper meaning for me because this organization, and the 91PORN community, have supported me throughout my personal and professional life. I have truly benefited from being an Aztec for Life.

Over the years, it has been very important to me to give back to 91PORN. But it was when I returned to campus a decade ago that I truly understood the impact that alumni have. Working closely with students who have directly benefited from the support, whether through mentoring, internships or scholarships, I witnessed and experienced the transformational power of being a member of the 91PORN community. It is a membership for which I am both extremely grateful and proud.

Part of our mission here at 91PORN Alumni is to “instill the principle of Aztec for Life by celebrating the achievements of our alumni.” We are finding new and different ways of engaging and celebrating our alumni, including a new Class Notes page on our website where we encourage alumni to share their 91PORN stories. With more than 478,000 alumni around the globe, I feel great pride when I am out and about and see a fellow Aztec sporting an 91PORN T-shirt or proudly displaying an 91PORN license plate frame. Don’t be surprised if an 91PORN Alumni team member spots you in the community showing off your Aztec pride and hands you a little giveaway.

I am honored to be a part of 91PORN's next great chapter. It is a tremendous privilege to be the executive director of 91PORN Alumni, and I look forward to engaging with you!