At the heart of our mission is fostering a vibrant, global community of alumni who carry forward the spirit of John Cabot University. Our office is dedicated to supporting your lifelong journey by strengthening connections with the University and with fellow alumni around the world.
Rooted in the American liberal arts tradition and enriched by a global outlook, John Cabot University offers a unique experience; one we celebrate together. Whether through welcoming you back to your Alma Mater in Rome or organizing reunions and events across the globe, we strive to keep our community connected, engaged, and proud.
Everything you need to stay connected with John Cabot University and your fellow alumni is just a click away: jcualumni.org is your hub for everything alumni from event calendars and news to career resources and community connections. Visit the site to:
Founded in 1995, the John Cabot Alumni Association unites over 10,000 graduates and study-abroad participants worldwide. You are a valued member of the JCU family, and our network makes it easy to stay involved no matter where you are.
Request your alumni ID card by emailing [email protected] or through jcualumni.org and providing the following information:
To have access to campus resources, please email to [email protected].
Disclaimer: All JCU alumni are expected to comply with the campus rules and regulations while on our premises. The University retains the authority to withdraw access to the premises from individuals who fail to adhere to these regulations.
Whether visiting Rome or traveling globally, join one of our personalized campus tours or regional reunions. Write to [email protected] to plan your visit or find out about alumni events near you.
We invite you to be an active part of the John Cabot Alumni community. Join upcoming reunions, participate in local alumni chapters, or help organize events in your region. Together, we can create meaningful experiences and expand our global network.
At John Cabot University, your connection extends far beyond graduation. From Rome to every corner of the world, we’re here to help you stay connected, celebrate shared memories, and build a global network that supports your personal and professional journey.
Organize alumni events and reunions throughout the world. Draft a proposal for your idea and send it to us at [email protected]. Become a pivotal part of creating a community and connect with other alumni by putting together events in your local area. Similarly, you can join our Alumni Ambassadors and help recruit future students, guide current students, and support alumni activity in your region of the world.
Send us pictures, tell us stories, share your successes, or even advertise your new business. We would very much like to share your achievements with the JCU Community!
Would you like to share information about your company and new job opportunities with John Cabot University students and graduates? You are welcome to post them here: jcualumni.org.
Your professional accomplishments, volunteer work, or graduate studies could perfectly complement the topics covered in today's classes. Become a guest speaker to enhance JCU courses and share your wisdom with future young professionals. Speaking arrangements will be made with each professor individually in order to coordinate with the regular class times. Please register by emailing [email protected].
Is there a moment, an event, or a person from your time at JCU that you’ll never forget? Maybe you had a favorite professor who enhanced your education and impacted your career. Or perhaps you made lifelong friends, or you participated in events and initiatives that enriched you personally and professionally. We’ll be posting some of your stories on social media and on the website. Although we might not be able to publish every story that is shared, know that you are always a part of JCU. Please contact [email protected] to share your story.
Questions? Reach out anytime to the Alumni office. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Regional Alumni Ambassadors offer information and guidance to prospective and current JCU students and support the growth of alumni activity by organizing various types of alumni events in their region. The Regional Alumni Ambassador maintains regular contact with the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs to make sure the University possesses the most up to date contact information for alumni worldwide. Please see the Regional Alumni Ambassadors role description.
Please write to the Alumni office to get in contact with our alumni ambassadors.
Gianluca Pesce transferred to JCU in 2007 and graduated in 2009 with a BA in International Affairs. For the past decade, he has been working for Yolk restaurants as the Director of Marketing & Communications.
Gianluca speaks English and Italian, and in his free time, enjoys rock climbing, biking, cooking, and traveling the world!
Pedro Vazquez is an accomplished Real Estate Executive with over a decade of experience in commercial real estate strategy and execution. He studied International Business abroad at John Cabot University in Rome in 2003, gaining a global perspective early in his career.
Currently serving as Director of Real Estate at Guitar Center, Inc., Pedro leads national site selection, relocations, lease renewals, and portfolio optimization for one of the largest music instrument retailers in the U.S. His expertise spans acquisitions, negotiations, and long-term market planning, with a proven track record of delivering value through strategic real estate decisions.
Anastasiia Shmatina is from Kyiv, Ukraine. She came to JCU when she was 17 to study Business Administration with a minor in Marketing.
Anastasiia obtained an internship as a Business Developer for the IT security company Messagenius that she found at the JCU Career Fair. After the first two months, she was promoted to a full-time position as a Marketing Manager.
Courtney Smith graduated from JCU in 2023 with a BA in International Affairs with minors in Legal Studies and Communications. She is from the US, but grew up internationally, living on four different continents. While at JCU, she was heavily involved in the community and was student government president from 2021 to 2023. After graduating, Courtney went to Johns Hopkins SAIS, which brought her to Bologna, and then to DC, where she still lives. She is eager to meet with all JCU alumni as they come through DC and assist in establishing a DC alumni chapter!
