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Alumni Board of Directors
The Board of Directors serve as the primary advisors to UC San Diego Alumni leadership. Together, they oversee the strategic development of alumni programs and initiatives that advance the university in communities around the world.
In addition, the Board of Directors is responsible for the business affairs of the Association and oversees corporate powers exercised by, or under, their direction.
Learn more about our mission, values and operations: read the Alumni Board bylaws.
For inquiries regarding the Alumni Board of Directors, please contact our team at ucsdalumniboard@ucsd.edu.
Message from the board
Welcome to our vibrant community of alumni, students and friends. Whether this is the start of your alumni journey or a brand new chapter, we invite you to explore the website, attend events and connect with fellow Tritons who share your passion for making a difference in the world.
The mission
Engage
Connect alumni and foster community among alumni, students and faculty.
Support
Provide guidance and unwavering support to ensure student success.
Inspire
Encourage alumni to engage and participate in the university's mission and goals.
Celebrate
Recognize the achievements and contributions of UC San Diego alumni.
Board committees
Alumni engagement
Advises and supports Alumni Relations programs to maximize alumni engagement.
Student engagement
Advises on strengthening student connections and enhancing the alumni experience.
Philanthropy
Interfaces with the university in support of all campus fundraising efforts.
Nominations
Identifies, reviews, and recommends candidates for service on the Board of Directors.
Special initiatives
The Board of Directors may establish Ad-Hoc Committees, such as those below, to achieve specific objectives.
Grants Committee
The Ad-Hoc Grants Committee ensures that grant funds designated by the Board of Directors are awarded in alignment with the mission and strategic priorities of the Alumni Association, with an emphasis on increasing alumni engagement and participation.
Below is a list of the 2026-2027 UC San Diego grant awardees; more than $125,000 was awarded across the University.
| Area | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Advancement / Alumni Relations | Alumni Volunteer Leader Travel |
| Colleges |
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| Division of Extended Studies | Division of Extended Studies - Education & Community Outreach - Arts & Culture Programing |
| Health Sciences |
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| Schools |
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| Scripps Institute of Oceanography | Scripps Marine Biology Alumni Network |
| Student Academic Support | Teaching and Learning Commons Experiential Learning Expansion |
| Student Affairs | Student Foundation Leadership Stipends |
Join the Board of Directors
The UC San Diego Alumni Association accepts nominations to the Board of Directors on a rolling basis with interviews in the spring. We invite you to complete an application today to join this dedicated group of Tritons.
The Board of Directors of the UC San Diego Alumni Association views diversity as embracing an inclusive culture that recognizes, respects and is sensitive to the differences of the various cultures represented by our students, alumni, staff and faculty.
The University of California views diversity as “integral to the University’s achievement of excellence,” and therefore, renews its commitment to the full realization of its historic promise to recognize and nurture merit, talent and achievement by supporting diversity and equal opportunity in its education, services and administration, as well as research and creative activity.
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