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 ConsultantBoard
Natalie Porter, PhD, Chair
Professor Emeritus
Alliant International University
Jennifer Treese Wilson, JD, Vice Chair
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Gemological Institute of America
Ron Longinotti, Treasurer
Retired President and General Manager
Columbia Broadcasting System
San Francisco & Seattle
Connell Persico, PhD, Secretary
Retired Senior Vice President and University Professor
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
Lynn Sharpe-Underwood
Community Advocate
Don Wing, PhD
Organizational Consultant