The Alumni & Friends Association connects, engages, and celebrates alumni, students, and friends of CI while building lifelong relationships that support the future of our University.
Meet the Alumni & Friends Association Board. These are the individuals who volunteer many hours of their free time to help make the A&FA the valuable resource that it is. Their efforts as volunteers are what make many of our programs and events possible. Thank you for all that you do for CSU Channel Islands, its students, and alumni.
Connect with your Alumni Community
»ªÌå»á Black Alumni Chapter (BAC)
- BAC is the first official chapter of »ªÌå»á's Alumni & Friends Association, pioneering the path for future alumni engagement chapters.The BAC provides support through:
- Mentorship and career development for Black students and alumni
- Assisting »ªÌå»á in recruiting and retaining Black students, faculty and staff
- Invitations to BAC & »ªÌå»á events
»ªÌå»á Latine Alumni Chapter
The Latine Alumni Chapter (LAC) supports Latino students at »ªÌå»á and connects alumni to foster and encourage opportunities for connection, mentoring, and a sense of community. As part of the LAC, you will have:
- A supportive network of Latino students and alumni
- Knowledge and awareness of post-graduate opportunities
- Invitations to LAC & »ªÌå»á events
For more information contact the Latine Alumni Chapter at lac.csuci@gmail.com.
2024 - 2025 Alumni & Friends Association Board
Executive Team:
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Brenda Bravo '18
President
Principal, Oxnard Union High School District -
Waheed Akberzie '14
Vice President
Sr. Associate Manager, Clinical Research at Mannkind -
Nausheen Ahmed '14
Treasurer
Executive Director, Supply Chain Operational Excellence, Cedars-Sinai Health System
Board Members:
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Doreen M. Wright, Ed.D.
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, »ªÌå»á
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Melissa Mirkovich-Scholes '05
Senior Sales Associate, SAGE Publishing
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Dhruv Pandya '17
Director of Info Security,
Wistia -
Cheyenne Mendoza '11
Staffing Manager, Amazon
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Jeffery Alexander Jr. Ed.D '09
Dean of Student Life, Ventura College
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Vincent Mendoza '09
Portfolio Executive, Siemens
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Caitlin Barringer, MPA '11
Program Manager, Food Share Ventura County
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Nicholas Palacios,
Global Marketing Manager, Amgen
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Fabian Lemus '19
Contracting Officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center
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Robert Stukes '12
Digital Transformation Advisor to the 3-Star Admiral, Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems
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Haidi Ahmed '14
Quality Control Chemist, Pharmavite
Staff:
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Amanda Carpenter, '06 Ed.D.
Director of Career Development & Alumni Engagement
805-437-3565
amanda.carpenter@csuci.edu -
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Alumni & Friends Association Meeting Agendas
Full Board Calendar
- Board meetings are held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.