Founded in 1990 to follow in the University of Pittsburgh tradition, the Chesapeake and Potomac Pitt Alumni Network continues to forge a strong bond among Pitt alumni living in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. We are excited to carry on Pitt’s rich history and look forward to building upon our successes for the future.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Pitt Alumni Network aims to hold a variety of of events that appeal to alumni with different interests. Pitt fans come together to cheer on the Panthers at game watches. We field our own alumni teams through the Capital Alumni Network (CAN), to include softball, flag football and soccer.
While we enjoy our sporting events, the Network believes in giving back to the local community through volunteering and community service. The Network also offers a variety activities to bring Pitt Alumni together including networking functions, happy hours, and university events that feature Pitt faculty.
While the Chapter primarily supports current alumni, I believe in the future of Pitt and constantly work to create opportunities for future generations of students. This is partly achieved by providing select incoming freshmen with a chance to receive an academic scholarship.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Pitt Alumni Chapter offers something for all alumni who live in our area but we need your ideas and suggestions. I encourage you to connect with your fellow Alumni today!
Z. Selin Hur
President
A note about our Network's Name
You may know us as the Chesapeake and Potomac Pitt Club. In 2020, the PAA went through a rebranding and we became the Chesapeake and Potomac Pitt Alumni Chapter. And then in 2023, the PAA decided to do yet another rebranding and we are now the Chesapeake and Potomac Pitt Alumni Network. You will see the terms Chapter and Network used interchangeably on the PAA website. At the end of the day, we are all the same group of alumni supporting the University.
Our Leadership Team
Z. Selin Hur - President
Kevin Zedack - Vice President
Pete Ciarrocca - Treasurer
Feargal Gilmore - Young Alumni Council Representative
Andrew Schall - Scholarship Committee Chair
Kevin Newak - Social Committee
Andre Burton - Immediate Past President
Christopher Shinkman - Past President and Social Committee
Beth Hoffman León - Past President and Freshman Student Send-off Coordinator
Open - Community Service Chair
Meet our Network Officers
Z. Selin Hur
President
Ms. Hur was born in Turkey and raised in Pittsburgh. Her family came to the U.S. for her father to pursue his PhD in Engineering at PItt. Selin earned a BA in International Relations and Economics from American University in 1994. She received an MPIA and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh in 1997. Selin is a strategic communications and national security professional, most recently at CACI International. In addition to working with the Chesapeake & Potomac Pitt Club, Selin is a former Director at Large on the University of Pittsburgh’s Alumni Board of Director and can be found cheering loudly for PItt sports teams.
Andre Burton
Past President
Mr. Burton was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Andre earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2008; he earned a Master of Education Degree from Pitt’s School of Education in 2014. Professionally, Andre is a fundraiser for the George Washington University. He finds great joy and value in his Pitt Alumni service activities. In addition to working with the Chesapeake & Potomac Pitt Club, Andre is a Director at Large on the University of Pittsburgh’s Alumni Board of Directors.
