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 AdministratorBoard
Gonzalo Garreton, MD, Chair
Partner Emeritus
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Saul Rosenbaum, Vice Chair
Managing Director
Praeger & Co., LLC
Ron Longinotti, Treasurer
President and General Manager (retired)
Columbia Broadcasting System
San Francisco & Seattle
Natalie Porter, PhD, Secretary
Professor Emeritus
Alliant International University
Sue Ammen, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Alliant International University
Joyce Berenstein, JD
James T. Cois, JD
Principal
Law Offices of James T. Cois
David Diamond, PhD
Professor
Alliant International University
Janet Hurwich, PhD
Connell Persico, PhD
Michael Pittenger, PhD
Paul Ritvo, PhD
Professor
York University
Lynn Sharpe-Underwood
Community Advocate
San Diego