Alumni Association
The Cal State East Bay Alumni Association facilitates a lifelong connection between the university and alumni. We engage students, our alumni of tomorrow, by building relationships and passing on the culture of service and philanthropy. Together with our campus partners, we keep community stakeholders informed, involved and inspired about the university and our alumni successes.
Our Priorities
In support of our mission, the Alumni Association has selected core priorities to focus our efforts over the next several years. We believe that by driving initiatives under these priorities, we can enhance our engagement to the alumni community. We have created both short and long term measurable action items under the priorities of Careers, Communications, and Communities.
The foundation for a successful career starts with providing opportunities for alumni to seek and advance their careers. Through initiatives like CareerBOOST and resume reviews, we are seeking to bring our alumni expertise to foster growth and challenge each other. We celebrate our entrepreneurial Pioneers with our 40 Under 40 awards for their achievements in business and the community.
We are employing a number of strategies to reach and engage our alumni and future alumni. The communications priority seeks to strengthen existing channels, diversify our communication tactics, and build a stronger brand identity. We are working to enhance our electronic newsletter to increase readership, develop engaging social media content, and deliver a cohesive brand that makes us all proud Pioneers.
The cornerstone to a strong network is the sense of community and we understand that our alumni have to find their home within the Forever Pioneer network. Our priority works to engage alumni where they are most comfortable amongst the most meaningful people that fostered their experience at Cal State East Bay. We are working on a Day of Service, Alumni Orientation Videos, and engaging & sustaining affinity groups. The successful Women on the Rise programs highlight our women that pave the way in their fields.
Alumni Association Board Meetings
Board meetings are held quarterly at the Hayward Campus located in the new University Union, Multipurpose room at 6:30pm. Meetings are open to all alumni. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, all meetings are conducted virtually. To register to attend a meeting, please click on the date below.
2020-21 Meeting Schedule
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Michelle Rippy
President
BS '02, Forensic Science
Terms: 2017-19, 2019-21
INDUSTRY:
Education & Criminal Justice
FUN FACT:
I enjoy being an urban gardener.
Allen Kwan
Immediate Past President
BA '04, Communication
Terms: 2014-16, 2016-18, 2018-20, 2020-22
INDUSTRY:
Insurance
FUN FACT:
Bagels are my favorite round breakfast food.
Board Members
Minkal Ahuja
BS '17, Business Administration
Terms: 2020–22
FUN FACT:
I have hiked the Himalayan mountains while on vacation in India.
Lisa Booker
BS '04, Business Administration
Terms: 2016–18, 2018–20, 2020-22
INDUSTRY:
Higher Education
FUN FACT:
I like to run marathons, see a comedy, and workout.
Michael Cesena
Secretary
MS '16, Kinesiology
Terms: 2019–21
Ronald Garcia
BA '69, English
Terms: 2018–20, 2020-22
Irene Gonzales
BS '90, Business Administration
Terms: 2017-18, 2018-20, 2020-22
Marilyn Gracia
BS '17, Recreation
Terms: 2019-21
Simran Klair
BA '15, MA '18, Communications
Terms: 2020–22
FUN FACT:
I used to work at a dog daycare in college and help train dogs.
Rahul Kuruvilla
MS '01, Computer Science
Terms: 2020–22
FUN FACT:
I enjoy playing and watching tennis.
Kevin Liao
MS '13, Computer Science
Terms: 2018-20, 2020-22
INDUSTRY:
Financial Services Technology
FUN FACT:
I go by the online name IronShredder. It refers to my 2 passions - bodybuilding and playing guitar.
Amanda Paige Luben
BS '09, Business Administration
Terms: 2020–22
FUN FACT:
I am a CASA Team Lead and have been a CASA for over 2 years.
Harumi Murata
MPA '16, Public Policy
Terms: 2019–21
Karla Prince-Cheng, Ed.D.
MS '12, Education
Terms: 2020–22
FUN FACT:
My favorite R&B singer is Mary J. Blige.
Heather Reyes
BA '05, Speech Communication
Terms: 2015–17, 2017-19, 2019-2021
Jessica Rivera
BA '15, Cultural Anthropology
Terms: 2020–22
FUN FACT:
I am a die-hard Elvis Presley fan!
Parker Rugeley
BA, BS '18, Political Science & Criminal Justice; '20 MPA
Terms: 2020–22
FUN FACT:
I played euphonium for the university symphony band and bass trombone for the university jazz band my freshmen year.
Husnia "Nia" Samady
BS '04, Computer Science
Terms: 2020–22
FUN FACT:
Avid traveler, in 2012 I climbed Mount Sinai in Egypt, 7,497ft.
Amandeep Singh
Treasurer
MBA '18
Terms: 2019-21
Andrew Yunker
BS '15, Computer Science & MS '17, Computer Science
Terms: 2016-18, 2018-2020, 2020-2022
INDUSTRY:
Education & Tech
FUN FACT:
When I was younger I delivered newspapers in the middle of a hurricane.
Ex-Officio
Richard Watters
Executive Director, Alumni Engagement & University Events
BS '13, Hospitality & Tourism; Class of '95