The Alumni Association Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated alumni volunteers who help guide the vision, policies, and priorities of the Cal State LA Alumni Association. The board plays a vital role in strengthening connections between alumni, students, and the University, while advancing alumni engagement and supporting student success.
Meet the Board
Executive Members
Martin Nava (’08)
President
Ada Escobar (’00, ’08)
Vice President
Nina Torres (’14)
Secretary
Dr. Darlene Finocchiaro (’83, ’90)
President-Elect
Sharon Chase (’83)
Treasurer
Directors at Large
Delaram Ahmadyveasi (’19)
Catherine Catherine (’00)
Rolando Chavez (’17, ’20)
Dr. Sandra Flores (’08, ’12, ’22)
Dr. Kidogo Kennedy ('97, ’00)
Kathy Leal (’16, ’20)
Maida Lopez (’03)
Andres Molina (’13, ’20)
Tania Pagliaretti (’17)
Dr. Tanea Robinson (’01)
Alan Romero (’03)
Maria Serpas (’20)
Eugenia Tello (’13, ’18)
Dr. Alicia Tycer (’11)
Ex. Officio Members
Jeff Poltorak
Interim Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the Cal State LA Foundation
Yahir Flores
President for Cal State LA Associated Students, Inc.
Maria Ubago (’98, ’06)
Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations
Board Expectations
Members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors must be degree-holding alumni of California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA). Board appointments are for a period of two years and are based on a demonstrated record of involvement, support, and commitment to the University. Member responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Advise and Support
- Advocate and participate in the continuing realization of the Association’s mission and goals.
Meeting Participation
- Attend Annual Board of Directors Retreat and all scheduled board meetings, including ad hoc committees or special task force meetings that might be called. If unable to attend a Board meeting, submit in advance a written response related to action items on the agenda.
- Participate in at least one of the Association’s committees.
Program Awareness and Participation
- Serve as a mentor in the Cal State LA Alumni Mentoring Program.
- Be familiar with the programs and activities sponsored and organized by the Alumni Association.
- Attend and support alumni events and activities, including the Alumni Awards Gala.
Alumni Involvement and Leadership Recruitment
- Assist the University and the Alumni Association in identifying, cultivating, and engaging alumni in areas such as committees or task forces, student recruitment, career networking, legislative advocacy, alumni networks leadership, or more.
Philanthropy
- Commit to annual financial support of Cal State LA that might include gifts to the Alumni Association Scholarship Program or other University philanthropic programs. All board members are expected to be current donors and identify prospective donors.
Ambassador
- Serve as an ambassador of and for Cal State LA. This includes providing information to others about Cal State LA’s commitment to its mission, supporting and articulating decisions made by the University, and providing information on current University initiatives and issues. Board members should be well informed about the University’s mission, policies, goals, programs, and priorities.
- Be a liaison with your academic department to keep the department informed of Alumni Association activities and to encourage participation of faculty, staff, and departmental alumni in the Alumni Association.