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Letter to Alumni Community

Dear Sonoma State University Alumni Community,  

Tiffany O'Neil
Tiffany O'Neil

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

group of Alumni Association board members

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 

Read more from Insights / Spring 2024