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.
Alumni Association Board Applications Now Open!
The board is looking for new board members to bring fresh ideas, innovation, dedication and enthusiasm while honoring our priorities and mission. New board members will serve two-year terms beginning July 2020.
Applications are due Friday, May 15.
Alumni Assoication 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.
2019-20 Meeting Schedule
September 16, 2019
November 4, 2019
January 13, 2020
March 9, 2020
June 15, 2020 - Annual Meeting
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Allen Kwan
President
BA '04, Communication
Terms: 2014-16, 2016-18, 2018-20
INDUSTRY:
Insurance
FUN FACT:
Bagels are my favorite round breakfast food.
Andrew Yunker
President-Elect
BS '15, Computer Science & MS '17 Computer Science
Terms: 2016-18, 2018-20
INDUSTRY:
Teaching & Tech
FUN FACT:
When I was younger I delivered newspapers in the middle of a Hurricane.
Joe Gura
Treasurer
BA '02, Mass Communication
Terms: 2018-20
Irene Gonzales
Secretary
BS '90, Business Administration
Terms: 2017-18, 2018-20
Jennifer Case
Past President
BA '08, Human Development; MPA '10
Terms: 2012-14, 2014-16, 2016-18, 2018-20
Board Members
Lisa Booker
BS '04, Business Administration
Terms: 2016–18, 2018–20
INDUSTRY:
Higher Education
FUN FACT:
I like to run marathons, see a comedy, and workout.
Joe Byrne
BA '94, Liberal Studies
Terms: 2019-20
Michael Cesena
MS '16, Kinesiology
Terms: 2019–20
Ronald Garcia
BA '69, English
Terms: 2018–20
Marilyn Gracia
BS '17, Recreation
Terms: 2019-20
Asehli Howe
BA '16, International Studies and Spanish
Terms: 2018–20
Tyehimba Jelani
BS '94, Business Administration; MBA '16
Terms: 2018–20
Jennifer Lane
BS '07, Business Administration; MS '10, Hospitality
Terms: 2018–20
INDUSTRY:
Professional Services
FUN FACT:
My wrist is made up of metal pins from a snowboarding accident.
Harumi Murata
MPA '16, Public Policy
Terms: 2019–20
Kevin Liao
MS '13, Computer Science
Terms: 2018-20
INDUSTRY:
Financial Services Technology
FUN FACT:
I go by the online name IronShredder. It refers to my 2 passions - bodybuilding and playing guitar.
Heather Reyes
BA '05, Speech Communication
Terms: 2015–17, 2017-19, 2019-2021
Michelle Rippy
BS '02, Special Major
Terms: 2017-19, 2019-2021
INDUSTRY:
Education & Criminal Justice
FUN FACT:
I enjoy being an urban gardener.
Amandeep Singh
MBA '18
Terms: 2019-20
Ex-Officio
Richard Watters
Executive Director, Alumni Engagement, Annual Giving & University Events
BS '13, Hospitality & Tourism; Class of '95