The Xi SAM / Fenway Alumni Corporation represents the alumni and residents of MIT Fenway House and also its predecessor, the Xi Chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity. First chartered in 1960, we own, operate, and maintain Fenway House, a residence in Boston for our student members at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. We also work to broaden the educational horizons of our MIT student and alumni members through study, discussion, and group activities; enable them to pursue their intellectual, social, and artistic interests; and encourage them to participate in community affairs.

We are a member of the Association of Independent Living Groups at MIT. We are a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation and designated 501(c)(7) by the IRS.

Board of Directors

Elections for board officers and other directors are held at the Annual Meeting in October of every year. Board officers serve for one year. Other directors serve for three years, with one director up for election each year. Our Board of Directors through October 2025 is:

  • Mary Reppy ‘87, President
  • Deb McDonough ‘92, Vice President
  • Fiona Gillespie ‘22, Clerk
  • Marc Tanner ‘98, Treasurer
  • Jessica Wong ‘00, Director - term expires 2027
  • John Redford ‘79, Director - term expires 2026
  • Ruth Tweedy ‘20, Director - term expires 2025

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