Amici di Bologna is an association of SAIS Europe alumni, staffed by volunteers and funded entirely by alumni donations. Our mission is two-fold: to help Bolognesi maintain their ties to each other and to the school and to support SAIS Europe.

Established in 2007 by Advisory Council Member Tom Tesluk (B'81,'82) Amici has organized an annual dinner and reception in New York City and Washington DC for the past 17 years. These dinners, which include an academic symposium featuring SAIS faculty, have become one of the largest gatherings of SAIS alumni anywhere in the United States. Each year they attract guests from across the U.S. and around the world.

Each year, your Amici di Bologna Steering Committee members work hard to make this event possible. They scout venues, select caterers and menus, organize guest speakers and raise funds to cover expenses and support financial aid at SAIS Europe.

If you would like to join our Steering Committee and participate in our event planning and other social activities, please email Steering Committee Chair Eliza Hunt.

Amici di Bologna 2025 Committee members:

Eliza Hunt, B'21, Chair
Adele Barzelay, B'16, '17
Yseult Gibert, B'23, 24
Patricia Hartendorp, B'09, '10
Zachary McCutcheon, B'19, '20
Sean McKnight, B'16, '17
Milos Milivojevic, B'22, '23
Andres Morana, B'22, '23
Maddalena Perretti, B'16, '17
Molly Shutt, B'19, '20
David Snyder, B'81, '82
Colleen Sullivan, B'21, B'22
Tom Tesluk, B'81, '82
Ray Zeng, B'14, '15