Vanderbilt Alum Becomes PNAAC Representative

Vanderbilt alum Annmarie Payne Louis is Posse New York’s newest representative on the Posse National Alumni Advisory Council (PNAAC). An Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, Annmarie looks forward to re-engaging Posse alumni at all stages of life – especially Posse alum like herself, who are in a middle stage in their careers and could benefit from Posse’s incredible alumni and support base.

Reflecting on her Scholar experience, Annmarie recalls the supportive on-campus network that profoundly shaped her college years while attending Vanderbilt.

"The Posse community made sure I was taken care of in every respect," she says. “Posse helped me thrive.”

Now that I have the time and resources to contribute, I want to give back to this incredible organization.

Annmarie’s career in finance has been significantly shaped by her Posse experience. She credits Posse for pivotal career moments, from securing internships with career partners to refining interview skills. Now, as a PNAAC representative, Annmarie sees her role as a natural extension of her gratitude and commitment to Posse.

"Now that I have the time and resources to contribute, I want to give back to this incredible organization. This is my way of expressing actual sweat equity," says Annmarie.

Her goals as a PNAAC representative include enhancing alumni engagement in programming and encouraging more alumni donations. Annmarie aims to bridge gaps across generations of Posse alumni, ensuring everyone feels valued and connected.

Looking ahead at her PNAAC tenure, Annmarie aims to be a representative who meets alumni where they are in their careers and lives. She encourages fellow Posse alumni to actively engage, emphasizing the value of diverse voices and committed contributions to the community.

“I believe in a culture of leading with love, and I think that everybody understands we are all trying to get to a destination,” Annmarie says. “We all work hard, but we work better when we work together.”