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
Ron Longinotti
Chair
Retired President and General Manager
Columbia Broadcasting System
San Francisco & Seattle
Connell Persico, PhD
Vice Chair
Retired Senior Vice President and University Professor
Alliant International University
Kim Arnett
Treasurer
Grant Writer and Accounting Specialist
Jennifer Treese Wilson, JD
Secretary
Retired Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Gemological Institute of America
Natalie Porter, PhD
Immediate Past Chair
Professor Emeritus
Alliant International University
Sue Ammen, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Alliant International University
Charles Dempsey
Public Policy, Law Enforcement & Public Health Consultant
Godwin Higa, MAEd
Adjunct Professor, Alliant International University
Retired Principal, SDUSD
Kris Mohandie, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist
Mike Pittenger, PhD
Retired Associate Vice President for Student Life
Alliant International University
Kumea Shorter-Gooden, PhD
Higher Education and Government Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant
Don Wing, PhD
Organizational Consultant