Alumni Advocates of the Year

With close to 2 million alumni in its ranks, the California State University has one of the largest networks of advocates in the country. Each of the California State University's 23 institutions relies heavily on its advocate base to build support for the university at the local, state and federal levels. The CSU's alumni advocates play myriad roles, from establishing relationships with key influencers to lobbying legislators and Congressional leaders to raising awareness of the university's programs and services. They are vital in helping the CSU advance its mission.

This year, the California State University Alumni Council has chosen to recognize one alumni advocate from each campus who has demonstrated an outstanding level of service and commitment to the university. Today these individuals will be honored for their contributions. Their biographies on the following pages demonstrate the caliber of the alumni who have helped to make the California State University an outstanding educational system. We are grateful for their dedication.

	James L. Burke California State University, Bakersfield
	Lori Macdonald California State University, Channel Islands
	Gary & Nancy Griswold California State University, Chico
	Jan Vogel California State University, Dominguez Hills
	Johan Klehs California State University, East Bay
	Carol Chandler California State University, Fresno
	Kristin Crellin California State University, Fullerton
	Manolo Platin Humboldt State University
	Rudy Bermúdez California State University, Long Beach
	Gary Townsend California State University, Los Angeles
	Manny Aschemeyer California Maritime Academy
	Julio Cardona California State University, Monterey Bay
	Dorena Knepper California State University, Northridge
	Jon Lundstrom California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
	Jeanie Esajian California State University, Sacramento
	Dia Poole California State University, San Bernardino
	Ash Hayes San Diego State University
	John Gumas San Francisco State University
	John Gibbs San José State University
	George Gomes California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
	Glenn Schwartz California State University, San Marcos
	James R. Ford Sonoma State University
	John Lazar California State University, Stanislaus