The Xi SAM Fenway Alumni Corporation represents the alumni and residents of Fenway House and 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 non-profit with 501(c)(7) non-profit IRS designation.

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 2026 is:

  • Mary Reppy ‘87, President

  • Ruth Tweedy ‘20, Vice-President

  • Fiona Gillespie ‘22, Clerk

  • Marc Tanner ‘98, Treasurer

  • John Redford ‘79, Director (term expires 2026)

  • Jessica Wong ‘00, Director (term expires 2027)

  • Deborah McDonough ‘92, Director (term expires 2028)