BOARD & STAFF
What inspires us?
Alliant Educational Foundation's Board of Directors and Staff members are a passionate group of individuals who believe strongly in the power of education. We strive to offer an array of resources for students and faculty members who want to make a difference in the lives of people from diverse, underserved communities around the world while helping them achieve their dreams.
The funding and support that we offer is designed to enhance academic outcomes for students enrolled in institutions of higher education with a focus on social justice that instills a desire to make the world a better place.
Staff
VALIN BROWN
Chief Executive Officer
JEFFREY E. ALLIGOOD, CPA
Finance Director
AVA CHAN-CROWDER
Grants & Scholarships Manager
CAROLYN ZOLLARS
Development Consultant
REGGIE GARCIA
Director of Development & Alumni RelationsBoard
Jennifer Treese Wilson, JD
Chair
Retired Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Gemological Institute of America
Janet Hurwich, PhD
Vice Chair
Psychologist
Mike Pittenger, PhD
Secretary
Retired Associate Vice President for Student Life
Alliant International University
Ron Longinotti
Treasurer
Retired President and General Manager
Columbia Broadcasting System
San Francisco & Seattle
Sue Ammen, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Alliant International University
Cindi Matsumoto, PhD, RN
Registered Nurse
Kris Mohandie, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist
Saul Rosenbaum
Retired Managing Director
Prager & Co, LLC
Kumea Shorter-Gooden, PhD
Higher Education and Government Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant
Don Wing, PhD
Organizational Consultant