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BEHIND THE UC SAN DIEGO ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The UC San Diego Alumni Association represents more than 215,000 alumni and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of experts from various industries , backgrounds and graduating classes . The twofold service of this diverse group includes advocating the interests of alumni to the university and championing university priorities within their own areas of influence .
Together with university leadership , the Board participates in the strategic development of UC San Diego Alumni programs and initiatives . The following committees focus service to the university in three areas :
The Student-Campus Experience Committee advises the university in strengthening student connections and enhancing the alumni experience .
Committee Chair : Brian Baumgartner ’ 09
The Alumni Engagement Committee advises on the creation and management of programs and services to maximize alumni engagement .
Committee Co-Chairs : Karen Bergan ’ 88 and Carl Tsang ’ 05
The Alumni Philanthropy Committee interfaces with the university in support of all campus fundraising efforts .
Committee Co-chairs : Ed B . Lee ’ 85 and Alonzo White ’ 76 , MD
SHARE YOUR IDEAS AND GET INVOLVED AT : ALUMNI @ UCSD . EDU

Since ’ 74

A small group of alumni drafted the Association ’ s original bylaws on June 3 , 1974 . Many alumni know that back then , tuition was a fraction of what it is today . One of the Board ’ s longest-standing responsibilities is supporting student scholarships .

Welcome to our newest board members :

Ellen Chen ’ 95 , Co-founder of Mendocino Farms Restaurant
Janet Fisher ’ 76 , Project Manager , City National Bank
Melody Gonzales ’ 02 , Senior Policy & Program Specialist , Community Advocacy & Partnership Engagement Department , National Education Association
Chau Q . Lai ’ 97 , Wealth Advisor , Pacific Advisors
Denise Whisenhunt ’ 90 , Vice President of Student Services , San Diego City College
Jennifer Winward ’ 06 , MA ’ 09 , PhD ’ 14 , Founder and CEO , Winward Academy
And our thanks to board members completing their terms of service :
Armin Afsahi ’ 90 Annamarie Bezzerides ’ 91 Taner Halicioglu ’ 96 Matt Newsome ’ 91 Tony J . Fiori ’ 98 Paul Bergman ’ 92 Jeff Fenton ’ 80 Charles Bergan , ’ 87 , MS ’ 88 Manuelita Brown , MS ’ 76
Robert Brownlie ’ 85 Samantha S . Dabish ’ 00 Casey W . Eades ’ 05 Joseph H . Lima ’ 87 Jerrilyn “ Jerri ” Malana ’ 86 Richard Monroy , Jr . ’ 85 Barbara Sawrey , PhD ’ 83 Mark Stickel ’ 02 Mark Suster ’ 91
From supporting student scholarships to increasing alumni engagement — this is your alumni board at work . You can share your ideas and get engaged too . Just reach out : alumni @ ucsd . edu
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