The Alumni & Friends Association connects, engages, and celebrates alumni, students, and friends of º£½ÇÉçÇøCI while building lifelong relationships that support the future of our University.
Meet the Alumni & Friends Association Board. These are the individuals who volunteer many hours of their free time to help make the A&FA the valuable resource that it is. Their efforts as volunteers are what make many of our programs and events possible. Thank you for all that you do for º£½ÇÉçÇø Channel Islands, its students, and alumni.
Connect with your Alumni Community
º£½ÇÉçÇøCI Black Alumni Chapter (BAC)
- BAC is the first official chapter of º£½ÇÉçÇøCI's Alumni & Friends Association, pioneering the path for future alumni engagement chapters.The BAC provides support through:
- Mentorship and career development for Black students and alumni
- Assisting º£½ÇÉçÇøCI in recruiting and retaining Black students, faculty and staff
- Invitations to BAC & º£½ÇÉçÇøCI events
º£½ÇÉçÇøCI Latine Alumni Chapter
The Latine Alumni Chapter (LAC) supports Latino students at º£½ÇÉçÇøCI and connects alumni to foster and encourage opportunities for connection, mentoring, and a sense of community. As part of the LAC, you will have:
- A supportive network of Latino students and alumni
- Knowledge and awareness of post-graduate opportunities
- Invitations to LAC & º£½ÇÉçÇøCI events
For more information contact the Latine Alumni Chapter at lac.csuci@gmail.com.
º£½ÇÉçÇøCI Pride Alumni Association (PAC) - NEW!
The purpose of PAC is to build an affirming community that supports the academic, professional, personal, and cultural growth of LGBTQ+ alumni and students.
Stay tuned for more details.
2025 - 2026 Alumni & Friends Association Board
Executive Team:
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Waheed Akberzie '14
President
Sr. Associate Manager, Clinical Research at Mannkind -
Nausheen Ahmed '14
Vice President
Executive Director, Supply Chain Operational Excellence, Cedars-Sinai Health System -
Alex Gallardo '14
º£½ÇÉçÇø Alumni Rep VP, Community Impact & Financial Wellness, Premierr America Credit Union
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Olivia Zolfaghari, '17
Secretary Occupational Health & Safety Officer at City of Oxnard
Board Members:
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Brenda Bravo '18
Principal, Oxnard Union High School District
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Doreen M. Wright, Ed.D.
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, º£½ÇÉçÇøCI
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Jeffery Alexander Jr. Ed.D '09
Dean of Student Life, Ventura College
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Caitlin Barringer, MPA '11
Program Manager, Food Share Ventura County
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Nicholas Palacios, 17
Global Marketing Manager, Amgen
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Fabian Lemus, '19
Contracting Officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center
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Haidi Ahmed '14
Quality Control Chemist, Pharmavite
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Gabby Vignone, '16
Executive Director, House Farm Workers
Staff:
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Amanda Carpenter, '06 Ed.D.
Director of Career Development & Alumni Engagement
805-437-3565
amanda.carpenter@csuci.edu -
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Alumni & Friends Association Meeting Agendas
Full Board Calendar
- Board meetings are held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.