We are all connected by one word: Alumni | Maria Gallo | TEDxBallybofey

How can you find meaningful connection? Maria Gallo believes in the power of networks and wants to inspire you to make more of yours. Maria is a philanthropy researcher, with internationally recognised and award-winning research in alumni engagement. She is the founder of KITE- Keep in Touch Education, a social enterprise that concentrates on fostering inclusive connection. Maria is also the Director of Lifelong Learning and Engagement at St Angela’s College, Sligo – A College of the National University of Ireland, Galway. She holds a doctorate from the University of Sheffield in higher education and is the author of several publications on alumni engagement and volunteering. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Maria lives in Ballybofey Co. Donegal with her husband Morgan Ferriter and two children. Maria Gallo is a philanthropy researcher, with internationally recognised and award winning research in alumni engagement. She is the founder of KITE- Keep in Touch Education, a social enterprise that concentrates on fostering inclusive connection. Maria is also the Director of Lifelong Learning and Engagement at St Angela’s College, Sligo – A College of the National University of Ireland, Galway. She holds a doctorate from the University of Sheffield in higher education and is the author of several publications on alumni engagement and volunteering. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Maria lives in Ballybofey Co. Donegal with her husband Morgan Ferriter and two children. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx