The Alumni & Friends Association connects, engages, and celebrates alumni, students, and friends of CSUCI while building lifelong relationships that support the future of our University.
Meet the Alumni & Friends Association Board. These are the individuals who volunteer many hours of their free time to help make the A&FA the valuable resource that it is. Their efforts as volunteers are what make many of our programs and events possible. Thank you for all that you do for CSU Channel Islands, its students, and alumni.
Connect with your Alumni Community
CSUCI Black Alumni Chapter (BAC)
- BAC is the first official chapter of CSUCI's Alumni & Friends Association, pioneering the path for future alumni engagement chapters.The BAC provides support through:
- Mentorship and career development for Black students and alumni
- Assisting CSUCI in recruiting and retaining Black students, faculty and staff
- Invitations to BAC & CSUCI events
JOIN US: Register
For more information contact the Pride Alumni Chapter at alumni.friends@csuci.edu
CSUCI Latine Alumni Chapter
The Latine Alumni Chapter (LAC) supports Latino students at CSUCI and connects alumni to foster and encourage opportunities for connection, mentoring, and a sense of community. As part of the LAC, you will have:
- A supportive network of Latino students and alumni
- Knowledge and awareness of post-graduate opportunities
- Invitations to LAC & CSUCI events
For more information contact the Latine Alumni Chapter atlac.csuci@gmail.com.
CSUCI Pride Alumni Association (PAC) - NEW!
The purpose of PAC is to build an affirming community that supports the academic, professional, personal, and cultural growth of LGBTQ+ alumni and students.
JOIN US: Register
For more information contact the Pride Alumni Chapter at alumni.friends@csuci.edu
2025 - 2026 Alumni & Friends Association Board
Executive Team:
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Waheed Akberzie '14
President
Sr. Associate Manager, Clinical Research at Mannkind -
Nausheen Ahmed '14
Vice President
Executive Director, Supply Chain Operational Excellence, Cedars-Sinai Health System -
Alex Gallardo '14
CSU Alumni Rep VP, Community Impact & Financial Wellness, Premierr America Credit Union
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Olivia Zolfaghari, '14
Secretary Occupational Health & Safety Officer at City of Oxnard
Connect with Olivia
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Kimberly Aguilar
Sr Manufacturing Scientist, Takeda Pharmaceuticals
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Javier Lopez, Jr
Sr Marketing Specialist, VC Credit Union
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Stephanie Soriano
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer, Northrop Grumman
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Vanessa Medina
Manufacturing Associate, Amgen
Staff:
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Amanda Carpenter, '06 Ed.D.
Director of Career Development & Alumni Engagement
805-437-3565
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Alumni & Friends Association Meeting Agendas
- 2025-26 Board Meeting Schedule
- Dates: 9/8/25,
- Location: President's Board Room or Zoom: https://csuci.zoom.us/j/89422103725
- Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
