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

Board

Natalie Porter, PhD, Chair
Professor Emeritus
Alliant International University

Ron Longinotti, Vice Chair
Retired President and General Manager
Columbia Broadcasting System
San Francisco & Seattle

Saul Rosenbaum, Treasurer
Retired Managing Director
Prager & Co., LLC

Connell Persico, PhD, Secretary
Retired Senior Vice President and University Professor
Alliant International University

Sue Ammen, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Alliant International University

Kim Arnett
Grant Writer and Accounting Specialist

Godwin Higa, MAEd
Adjunct Professor, Alliant International University
Retired Principal, SDUSD

Janet Hurwich, PhD
Psychologist

Kris Mohandie, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist

Mary Oling-Sisay, EdD
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
California State University, San Marcos

Michael Pittenger, PhD
Retired Associate Vice President for Student Life
Alliant International University

Lynn Sharpe-Underwood
Community Advocate

Jennifer Wilson, JD
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Gemological Institute of America

Don Wing, PhD
Organizational Consultant

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