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Board of Directors

The Board of Directors and the Advisory Board serve gratis for the Foundation. They believe in the mission of the Foundation and work daily to ensure its success.

  • Janette C. Brown, Ed.D.
    University Administrator
    Board member since – 2017
  • Paul A. Gilbert
    Attorney
    Board member since – 1984
  • Frank A. Gomez, Ph.D.
    University Administrator
    Board member since – 2021
  • Rebecca R. Gomez, Ph.D.
    College Administrator (Ret.)
    Elected Official (Ret.)
    Board member since – 2024
  • Shawn Herz, MSG, LMFT
    Gerontologist
    Board member since – 2024
  • Susan Keefe
    Environmental Consultant
    Board member since – 2024
  • Jessica Morales-Chicas, Ph.D.
    University Professor
    Board member since – 2024
  • Suzanne Torgeson
    Development Director
    Board member since – 1998
  • Jordan Weltman
    Attorney (Ret.)
    Board member since – 2025
  • Joan Winchell
    Educator
    Board member since – 1984

Advisory Board

  • Dominic & Suzanne Cortese
  • Ginny Mancini (†)
  • Celeste Racano
  • Marilyn Simcox
  • Susan Sullivan
  • Claude Zachary

       
    (†) In Memoriam

Executive Director

  • Jeff Jordan

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