The International Leadership Society recognizes the generosity of Columbia College's alumni and parents abroad. Members of this giving society support the Columbia College Fund at a leadership level, elevating the voices of the College's international partners. The generosity of alumni is essential to Columbia College’s ability to provide an extraordinary undergraduate experience and help meet the immediate needs of all Columbia College students.
ILS members are part of a dynamic leadership group of alumni who play an integral role in developing how the Columbia College Fund engages the international alumni population. As alumni leaders, ILS members have input in College-planned events, fundraising strategies, and programming.
Membership
You are invited to join the ILS with an annual Columbia College Fund commitment of $5,000 or more.
Recent and young alumni may join the ILS with a comparable philanthropic commitment.
Benefits
• Membership in the John Jay Associates and corresponding benefits
• Opportunity to become an “International Leadership Society Founding Member” if commitment is made before June 30, 2026
• Two exclusive virtual lectures per year from esteemed Columbia faculty members and/or Columbia College leadership
• Access to Columbia+, Columbia University’s online platform to engage alumni and learners from around the world through non-degree, non-credit courses; events (live-streamed and recorded); and podcasts
• Recognition on the International Leadership Society website
• Semi-annual newsletter featuring member stories
• Personalized support from dedicated Columbia College Fund staff
• United Kingdom and Hong Kong residents may take advantage of the Columbia (UK) Fund Limited and the Columbia University Hong Kong Fund to receive income tax benefits from their gifts
Global Reach
Founding Members
Mimi Bong and Jong Bum Kim CC’86, P: CC’16, CC’24
Seoul, South Korea
Cathy Hanxin Chen CC’11
Shanghai, China
Steve Choe CC’99
Seoul, South Korea
Thomas Chow CC’94, BUS’99, P: CC’24
Hong Kong
Christian Dahlberg and Jennifer Anglade Dahlberg CC’93, P: CC’23
Stockholm, Sweden
Anushka and Sahil Gupta CC’12
Mumbai, India
Patrick Junghwun Kim CC’99
Houston, Texas and Seoul, South Korea
Sanam Taseer and Omer Salamat CC’01
Lahore, Pakistan
Sharon Yang CC’07
Hong Kong
Anonymous CC’01
Anonymous CC’96
