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