Alumni Board

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 Members

• Nicole Hollingsworth, Human Communication ’09

• Jordan Leininger, Social and Behavioral Sciences ’18

• Crystal Lopez, Business Administration ’20

• Karen Purdy, Human Performance and Wellness (now Kinesiology) ’07

• Betty Remirez-Mendez, Social and Behavioral Sciences ’21

• Melody Rico, Earth Systems Science and Policy (now Environmental Science, Technology and Policy) ’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.