CAHSS Dean's Advisory Council
In fall 2021, CAHSS identified the need for a volunteer-driven organization composed of supporters of the arts, humanities, and social sciences to help grow the visibility and reputation of the college at CSUMB by securing connections in the community and strategic philanthropic support.
Mission and Objectives of the Dean's Advisory Council
The Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Dean’s Advisory Council is a diverse group of the college’s most committed volunteers, patrons and leaders. The mission of the council is to support the college’s work by advancing its mission, expanding its philanthropic potential, raising its profile and connecting it to the community and industries, locally, nationally and internationally. The council is a representation of the strategic vision of CSUMB and the priorities outlined by the dean to shape its future growth and direction. The objectives include:
- Offer advice and counsel to the Dean on initiatives, strategic plans, and other important issues affecting the future of the college.
- Provide insight on employer demands and strategies to enhance the impact of its programs on various stakeholder groups.
- Engage in, assist, and support the fundraising efforts of the college when appropriate.
- Provide valuable contacts for community research, internships, or other student enrichment opportunities, and position the college for greater recognition regionally, nationally, and globally.
- Serve as a community ambassador and advocate for the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Members
Jacquie Atchison
Executive Director
Arts Council for Monterey County
Jacquie is the Executive Director of the Arts Council for Monterey County overseeing all fundraising, operations and programs of the organization. She is responsible for the development of the Arts Council’s ArtWorks program, a vibrant, cultural cooperative where Monterey County artists work, collaborate and contribute to our local community. Jacquie has over twenty-five years of experience in non-profit executive management including positions with the Santa Cruz Housing Corporation, the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the California Lodging Industry Association. She represents the Arts Council as a Board Advisor for the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and serves as Board Treasurer for the Mavericks Foundation. Jacquie was also the Chairperson of the City of Pacific Grove’s Economic Development Commission for six years. Jacquie has a Bachelor of Science degree from San Jose State University and has completed MBA coursework from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Colleen Bailey
President & CEO
Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce
Alexis Garcia-Arrazola
City Council Member
City of Seaside
Alexis Garcia-Arrazola is a Seaside, California native and current Seaside Council Member. Alexis counts with years of journalistic experience working as a full-time reporter for South Monterey County's KRKC news. Alexis also worked for Spanish news station "Univision Noticias Costa Central" from 2015-2017 before halting his career to enter public service. During his time at Univision, Alexis was able to learn about disparities affecting residents throughout Monterey County. He took his findings as a reporter during the 2016 elections and headed out to Washington, D.C. under the Congressional Internship facilitated by The Panetta Institute for Public Policy. through this internship, working under Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano (D-32), Alexis was able to develop a concrete understanding for public policy and issues affecting Californians.
Upon returning from the Congressional Internship, Alexis has maintained civically engaged, working as a public engagement associate ensuring that the underrepresented throughout the tri-county area were heard, offered resources, and helped.
Deborah Juran
Debbie Juran now retired from ownership of Juran Wealth Management, a Wealth Advisory firm affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services located in Monterey, CA.
An honors graduate from Bucknell University, she earned the CIMA certification at Wharton School of Business and studied behavioral finance at the University of Chicago’s Graduate School.
Access to higher education completely altered the trajectory of her life. Growing up in a working-class family, education was a possibility because of the generosity of others. Because of this, Debbie's current and legacy planning are directed toward providing educational opportunities to deserving students.
CSUMB plays a vital role in the advancement of both our community and students. She is honored to serve as Secretary of the CSUMB Foundation Board. She is also the proud employer of two CSUMB graduates (Go Otters!!). Both of her daughters completed their undergraduate work at CSUMB, went on to graduate school and are working in fields they love.
Debbie is passionate about philanthropy directed toward education and excited about the future of CSUMB under the new leadership of Dr. Vanya Quinones.
"Exciting and challenging times lie ahead. I am delighted to be a part of the process."
Elyse C. Juran, MA ECSE
Itinerant Early Childhood Special Educator
Denver Public Schools
Andy Suth
Director of Clinical Evaluation
Ohana Center for Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Andy Suth, Ph.D. moved to Monterey in 2022 to serve as the Director of Clinical Evaluation at Ohana Center for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Prior to that, he spent 30 years in Chicago as an Associate Professor at Adler University, where he also served as Coordinator of the Neuropsychology Emphasis. His other appointments include: Associate Professor and Head of the Neuropsychology Concentration at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology; Associate Director of the Mental Health Track in the Department of Comparative Human Development at the University of Chicago; and Associate Director and Faculty Member of the Joseph Palombo Center for Neuroscience and Psychoanalytic Social Work at the Institute for Clinical Social Work (ICSW) in Chicago. He has maintained a private practice in therapy and testing since 2002.
Andy holds a B.A. from Brown University (American History), an M.A. and PhD from the University of Chicago (Psychology and Human Development), and a post-doctoral certificate in Neuropsychology from Fielding University.
Laura Williamson
President & General Manager
KSBW8, Central Coast ABC
Laura Williamson has been the President and General Manager of KSBW television since September 2020.
A Bay Area native, Williamson most recently served for a dozen years as general sales manager of KCRA-TV; she previously was the station’s local sales manager. She joined Hearst Television in 1996 as an account executive at KCRA sister station KQCA-TV and was promoted to local sales manager in 2000. She began her sales career in the hotel industry, initially in her hometown of San Francisco at that city’s prestigious Fairmont Hotel. She later held positions at the Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Hyatt Regency Sacramento, where she was sales manager.
Williamson was a member of the Junior League of Sacramento and served on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Sacramento, helping that organization launch a new facility in South Sacramento. Through a Hearst partnership with the non-profit American Corporate Partners (ACP), she has participated in the ACP mentoring program to assist veterans transitioning from the military to the private sector. She also has actively supported various charitable initiatives within the Sacramento business community.