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Creating a Stronger Otter Raft for Life

The Alumni Board is a dedicated group of Cal State Monterey Bay graduates who support the university’s mission by strengthening alumni connections, fostering engagement and creating opportunities to give back.

Board members serve as ambassadors for the university — building community, supporting alumni programming and helping graduates stay connected long after commencement.

Strengthening Our Alumni Community

Alumni Board members help lead and support signature events and initiatives, including:

• Raft Weekend activities

• Outstanding Future Alumni Awards

• Senior Toast

• Additional alumni engagement programs throughout the year

Through their service, board members help cultivate a lifelong network rooted in connection, pride and shared purpose.

Alumni Board Officers:

• Jordan Leininger, Social and Behavioral Sciences ’18 — President
• Crystal Lopez, Business Administration ’20 — Vice President
• Nathan McGinnis, Social and Behavioral Sciences ’05 — Secretary/Treasurer

Alumni Board Members:

• Nicole Hollingsworth, Human Communications ’09
• Israel Nery, Business Administration ’09
• Karen Purdy, Kinesiology ’07
• Betty Ramirez-Mendez, Social and Behavioral Sciences ’21
• Melody Rico, Environmental Science ’06

Board Service and Terms

Appointments to the Alumni Board are two-year commitments, with a four-year term limit in any one role. At the conclusion of each two-year term, reappointment is considered by Alumni Relations.