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BEHIND THE UC SAN DIEGO ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The UC San Diego Alumni Association represents more than 225,000 alumni and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of experts from various industries , backgrounds and graduating classes . The two-fold 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 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 .
The Alumni Engagement Committee advises on the creation and management of programs and services to maximize alumni engagement .
The Alumni Philanthropy Committee interfaces with the university in support of all campus fundraising efforts .
SHARE YOUR IDEAS AND GET INVOLVED AT : ALUMNI @ UCSD . EDU

Since ’ 74

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small group of alumni drafted the Association ’ s original bylaws on June 3 , 1974 . 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 :
Erikk Aldridge ’ 91 , Vice President of Community Affairs , AEG
Kelly Du ’ 12 , Staff Forecast Analyst , Dexcom
Adán Chavez ’ 18 , Politics and Government Outreach , Meta
Philip ( PJ ) Loury ’ 13 , Stanford MBA Candidate
Gloria Corral ’ 93 , President and CEO , Parent Institute for Quality Education ( PIQE )
Lakshya Datta ’ 11 , Founder & CEO , Launchora
And our thanks to board members completing their terms of service :
Jeff Belk ’ 83 Karen Bergan ’ 88 Neville Billimoria ’ 82 Sheldon Engelhorn ’ 72 Diana G . Fakhrai ’ 01 , MPIA ’ 04 , JD
Jarrod Hammes ’ 00 , MBA ’ 08 Dylan Kelly , MS ’ 05 Sam Knight ’ 73 Gabriela Manrquez ’ 89 ,
MPIA ’ 97 Luis Pineda Jr . ’ 84
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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