The University Advancement Team
Explore Cal State Monterey Bay’s vision for the future and consider partnering with us to ensure that the legacy of educational excellence and empowerment for our region continues well into the future.
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We are ready to assist in finding ways that create an impact in areas which matter to you.
Meet our team.
Mike LaPlante, Vice President for University Advancement
“This is an exciting time in the history of Cal State Monterey Bay. There are truly no limits to what we can accomplish, to the futures we can shape and to the impact we can have.”
Administration
Claudia Velazquez, Assistant to the Vice President
Annual Giving
Susan Mangan, Annual Giving Senior Analyst
Advancement Services
Scott Machado, Senior Director of Advancement Services
Vincent LoForti, Director of Donor Relations
Ashley Owens
Marge Sanico
Mary Hernandez
Natasha Harbert
Our Directors of Development
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Amanda da Graca, Director of Development
Serving the College of Education, College of Health Sciences and Human Services, Library, Student Success, Career Services and Service Learning.
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Jessica Ruiz, Director of Development
Serving the College of Business, Athletics, Osher Life Long Learning Institute, Undergraduate Research and Affinity Centers.
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Coming Soon, Director of Development
Serving the College of Science and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Questions? We’re Here to Help.
Our offices are located in the CSUMB Alumni and Visitors Center. We’re open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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