Meet the Alumni Association
Letter to Alumni Community
Dear Sonoma State University Alumni Community,
I’m thrilled to reconnect with you through the pages of “Insights.” Let me express my sincere gratitude for your continued support and engagement with your alma mater. Your contributions, whether through mentorships, philanthropy, or simply staying connected with fellow alumni, are instrumental in shaping the future of our university community.
Within these pages, you’ll find updates on upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to stay connected with your fellow alumni. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with old friends, expand your professional network, or give back to your alma mater, there are many ways for you to engage.
We invite you to share your own stories, updates, and achievements with us for future editions of the magazine or through digital media. Your experiences and insights are invaluable not only to our alumni community but also to current students who look to you for inspiration and guidance.
Please stay connected, engaged, and proud of the impact you have made and continue to make as alumni of Sonoma State University. If you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to get involved, please do not hesitate to reach out.
I look forward to hearing from you and working together to shape the future of our alumni community.
Tiffany O’Neil, ‘96
Assistant Vice President
Alumni Relations and University Engagement
alumni@sonoma.edu
2023-24 SSU Alumni Association Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Elizabeth Payan, ‘14
Senior Program Director Napa Valley Transportation Authority
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Rich Shayewitz, ‘00, ‘16
Head Men’s Basketball Coach Sonoma State University
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Travis Saracco , ‘12
Director of Partner Success Bay Area Digital Solutions
SECRETARY
Caroline Neyman, ‘10
Senior Director of Operations Green Music Center
TREASURER
Randy Ferino, ‘01, ‘06
Vice President/Employee Relations and Employment Manager Exchange Bank
DIRECTORS
Derek Bradley, ‘14
Director of Belonging, Education and Support Sacramento State University
Jeff Fuller, ‘07
Real Estate Agent Excellerate Real Estate
Taylor Frickman
Associated Students Liaison Sonoma State University
Christina Gonzalez-Gamboa, ‘19, ‘23
Accountant Delicato Family Wines
Cerbelio Grijalva Reyes, ‘18, ‘23
Bilingual Clinician Mental Health Associate North Marin Community Services
Laura McCarter, ‘04&
Software Engineer Keysight Technologies
Tyler Osburg-Head, ‘12
Estate and Sales Manager Martin Ray Vineyards and Winery;
Holden Reyes, ‘19
Associate Director of Student Life and Assistant Instructor UC Berkeley - Haas Business School
Brad Yust, ‘76
Commercial Real Estate
BOARD LIAISONS
Joseph Huang, ‘02, ‘04 and ‘18
CSU Alumni Council Representative
Vice President, Senior Business Development Officer BMO Bank
STAFF
Tiffany O’Neil, ‘96
Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations and University Engagement
Amy Paterson, ‘20
Alumni Engagement Analyst