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Kathy Adkins
Records Supervisor
Kathy Adkins manages the alumni records of the Information Systems/Records department. She has been with the alumni office since 1984. Her main focus is maintaining the data integrity of more than 225,000 alumni records.
Records Supervisor
Kathy Adkins manages the alumni records of the Information Systems/Records department. She has been with the alumni office since 1984. Her main focus is maintaining the data integrity of more than 225,000 alumni records.
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Sarah Beaudry
Vice Pesident, Communications
Sarah Beaudry is vice president of communications and editor for Alumnus magazine. She oversees all Alumni Association communications including the Web site, www.arizonaalumni.com, the online community, the University of Arizona Alumnus magazine, and allother communications. Formerly a coordinator for publications at the UA Athletics Department, Sarah began her tenure at the Alumni Association in May 2005. She received her B.S. in communications from Cornell University.
Vice Pesident, Communications
Sarah Beaudry is vice president of communications and editor for Alumnus magazine. She oversees all Alumni Association communications including the Web site, www.arizonaalumni.com, the online community, the University of Arizona Alumnus magazine, and allother communications. Formerly a coordinator for publications at the UA Athletics Department, Sarah began her tenure at the Alumni Association in May 2005. She received her B.S. in communications from Cornell University.
Mariann Blossick
Information Specialist
Originally from Connecticut, Mariann Blossick has lived in Arizona since 1979. She has worked at the University of Arizona since 1993. She joined the Alumni Association in 1995 as an information services specialist in Information Systems/Records.
Information Specialist
Originally from Connecticut, Mariann Blossick has lived in Arizona since 1979. She has worked at the University of Arizona since 1993. She joined the Alumni Association in 1995 as an information services specialist in Information Systems/Records.
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Fabian Cordova
CFO/Associate Director
Fabian Cordova is chief financial officer of the Alumni Association. He oversees the accounting staff, the budget and reporting process, the scholarship program, existing and new contracts, and affinity and revenue generating programs. Fabian began his tenure at the UAAA in August 2008, after spending 12 years in both the pubic and private accounting sector. He completed his undergraduate work in 1994 at the University of Arizona and will complete his MBA from the UA Eller College of Management in May 2009.
CFO/Associate Director
Fabian Cordova is chief financial officer of the Alumni Association. He oversees the accounting staff, the budget and reporting process, the scholarship program, existing and new contracts, and affinity and revenue generating programs. Fabian began his tenure at the UAAA in August 2008, after spending 12 years in both the pubic and private accounting sector. He completed his undergraduate work in 1994 at the University of Arizona and will complete his MBA from the UA Eller College of Management in May 2009.
Lori Crouch
Administrative Associate
Lori Crouch has been with The University of Arizona since 1993 in various capacities and with the Alumni Association since 2004. Prior to coming to the UA, she owned and managed a legal secretarial/paralegal business for many years in Los Angeles. At the Alumni Association, Lori works on a variety of programming areas including lifelong learning, college relations, and reunions. Her most recent project was coordinating the Alumni Association’s alumni authors tent at the Tucson Book Festival, a responsibility she found particularly exciting and rewarding since it showcased alumni talent and the university while supporting community efforts to raise funds for literacy programs.
Administrative Associate
Lori Crouch has been with The University of Arizona since 1993 in various capacities and with the Alumni Association since 2004. Prior to coming to the UA, she owned and managed a legal secretarial/paralegal business for many years in Los Angeles. At the Alumni Association, Lori works on a variety of programming areas including lifelong learning, college relations, and reunions. Her most recent project was coordinating the Alumni Association’s alumni authors tent at the Tucson Book Festival, a responsibility she found particularly exciting and rewarding since it showcased alumni talent and the university while supporting community efforts to raise funds for literacy programs.
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Penny Davis
Administrative Associate
Penny Davis joined the Alumni Association in 2006. She transferred to the UAAA from the UA Chemistry Department, where she had been since 1992. Penny is the administrative associate for the alumni travel program, homecoming, and for the awards and recognition program.
Administrative Associate
Penny Davis joined the Alumni Association in 2006. She transferred to the UAAA from the UA Chemistry Department, where she had been since 1992. Penny is the administrative associate for the alumni travel program, homecoming, and for the awards and recognition program.
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Faye Edmundson
Information Specialist
Faye Edmundson began working for the Alumni Association in 1988 as a data entry operator in the Information Systems/Records department. Around 1993, she moved from inputting the data to retrieving the data stored on the Alumni Association database. She makes lists, labels, and electronic files for transfer to university departments and mail houses.
Information Specialist
Faye Edmundson began working for the Alumni Association in 1988 as a data entry operator in the Information Systems/Records department. Around 1993, she moved from inputting the data to retrieving the data stored on the Alumni Association database. She makes lists, labels, and electronic files for transfer to university departments and mail houses.
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Jill Hall
Vice Pesident, Student & Alumni Outreach
Jill Hall joins The University of Arizona Alumni Staff after spending the last ten years with Arizona Athletics. Jill started her career with Arizona Athletics as a student trainer while she completed her undergraduate degree in Education. She returned to the Athletics Department in 1998 working in the Development Office and moved over to run the department's special events in 2000. Jill is a third generation Arizona Wildcat following in the footsteps of her grandparents (Clarke Hall '38 and Grace Louise Finley '37) and parents (David Hall '63 and Penny Dryden '64). Jill works with a number of organizations in Tucson, but her two favorites are the Ronald McDonald House and the Southern Arizona Chapter of the National Football Foundation.
Vice Pesident, Student & Alumni Outreach
Jill Hall joins The University of Arizona Alumni Staff after spending the last ten years with Arizona Athletics. Jill started her career with Arizona Athletics as a student trainer while she completed her undergraduate degree in Education. She returned to the Athletics Department in 1998 working in the Development Office and moved over to run the department's special events in 2000. Jill is a third generation Arizona Wildcat following in the footsteps of her grandparents (Clarke Hall '38 and Grace Louise Finley '37) and parents (David Hall '63 and Penny Dryden '64). Jill works with a number of organizations in Tucson, but her two favorites are the Ronald McDonald House and the Southern Arizona Chapter of the National Football Foundation.
Joyce Havenga
Information Specialist
Joyce Havenga joined the UA Alumni Association in 1991. She is the lead information services specialist in Information Systems/Records.
Information Specialist
Joyce Havenga joined the UA Alumni Association in 1991. She is the lead information services specialist in Information Systems/Records.
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Cindy Kaiser
Administrative Assistant
Cindy Kaiser came to the Alumni Association in 2006 after being employed with United Airlines Mileage for 10 ½ years. She started off in information services as a data input operator and is now the administrative assistant to the accounting department and also works as an office manager for the Alumni Association. Kaiser also takes classes at the UA, and is striving to complete her college education. With the help and support of her friends and family, she is well on her way. Kaiser has lived in Tucson since 1977. Her family is from New Orleans and she loves everything about the “The Big Easy.”
Administrative Assistant
Cindy Kaiser came to the Alumni Association in 2006 after being employed with United Airlines Mileage for 10 ½ years. She started off in information services as a data input operator and is now the administrative assistant to the accounting department and also works as an office manager for the Alumni Association. Kaiser also takes classes at the UA, and is striving to complete her college education. With the help and support of her friends and family, she is well on her way. Kaiser has lived in Tucson since 1977. Her family is from New Orleans and she loves everything about the “The Big Easy.”
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Oscar Lujan
Program Coordinator
Oscar Lujan is the Program Coordinator for the Alumni Association’s Multicultural Clubs. He oversees the activities for the University of Arizona Hispanic Alumni Club (UAHA), the University of Arizona Black Alumni Club (UABA), the American Indian Alumni Club and the Asian American Faculty Staff & Alumni Association (AAFSA). Oscar also oversees the UAAA Scholarship Program.
Program Coordinator
Oscar Lujan is the Program Coordinator for the Alumni Association’s Multicultural Clubs. He oversees the activities for the University of Arizona Hispanic Alumni Club (UAHA), the University of Arizona Black Alumni Club (UABA), the American Indian Alumni Club and the Asian American Faculty Staff & Alumni Association (AAFSA). Oscar also oversees the UAAA Scholarship Program.
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Jeff Neff
Graphic Design Supervisor
Graphic Design Supervisor Jeff Neff has art-directed the award-winning Arizona Alumnus magazine since 1988. Originally from New York, Jeff was a graphic designer for major national clients on Madison Avenue. Today, Jeff puts his mark on nearly every piece that comes out of the Alumni Association — from logos and brochures to newsletters and entire marketing campaigns.
Graphic Design Supervisor
Graphic Design Supervisor Jeff Neff has art-directed the award-winning Arizona Alumnus magazine since 1988. Originally from New York, Jeff was a graphic designer for major national clients on Madison Avenue. Today, Jeff puts his mark on nearly every piece that comes out of the Alumni Association — from logos and brochures to newsletters and entire marketing campaigns.
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Dianah Ogden
Information Specialist
Dianah Ogden worked for Pima County Medical Assistance for three years before joining the Alumni Association Information Systems/Records department in August 2001. She is an information services specialist and says she's very happy she made the move.
Information Specialist
Dianah Ogden worked for Pima County Medical Assistance for three years before joining the Alumni Association Information Systems/Records department in August 2001. She is an information services specialist and says she's very happy she made the move.
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Chrystean Page
Assistant Director
Chrystean Page is the assistant director for alumni chapters and is the staff liaison to Bobcats Senior Honorary. Since graduating from Franklin Pierce College with a B.A. in mass communications in 2003, Chrystean has been working in higher education. She began her career at Bates College as part of the staff of the Registrars Office. After a year, she joined the alumni and parent program where she was the coordinator of student programs. Just before moving to Arizona, Chrystean spent a year working at St. Johns College in Santa Fe, NM as the executive assistant to the Vice President.
Assistant Director
Chrystean Page is the assistant director for alumni chapters and is the staff liaison to Bobcats Senior Honorary. Since graduating from Franklin Pierce College with a B.A. in mass communications in 2003, Chrystean has been working in higher education. She began her career at Bates College as part of the staff of the Registrars Office. After a year, she joined the alumni and parent program where she was the coordinator of student programs. Just before moving to Arizona, Chrystean spent a year working at St. Johns College in Santa Fe, NM as the executive assistant to the Vice President.
Nick Pierson
Assistant Director, Alumni Chapters
Advertising and Sponsorship
Nick Pierson, assistant director of alumni chapters, began working as an intern for the Alumni Association, in 2004, during his senior year at the UA. In 2005, he was hired as the director of advertising and corporate partnerships. In that position, he successfully attracted new revenue for the UAAA and built strong partnerships with local and national businesses. In 2006, he was promoted to assistant director for alumni chapters, and continues his work in advertising and sponsorship. Many UAAA sponsorships are in support of alumni chapter activities and pre-game tailgates. While a student at the UA, Nick was an active member of Sigma Chi, was executive vice president of the Inter Fraternity Council, and served as president of order of Omega (Greek honorary) for two years. He also worked as a student manager at the Student Union Gallery. During his senior year, Nick worked with the UA Advertising Federation, where he worked on a $10- million ad campaign for Yahoo. Nick graduated in 2005 from the Eller College of Management with a double major in marketing and management and a minor in psychology.
Assistant Director, Alumni Chapters
Advertising and Sponsorship
Nick Pierson, assistant director of alumni chapters, began working as an intern for the Alumni Association, in 2004, during his senior year at the UA. In 2005, he was hired as the director of advertising and corporate partnerships. In that position, he successfully attracted new revenue for the UAAA and built strong partnerships with local and national businesses. In 2006, he was promoted to assistant director for alumni chapters, and continues his work in advertising and sponsorship. Many UAAA sponsorships are in support of alumni chapter activities and pre-game tailgates. While a student at the UA, Nick was an active member of Sigma Chi, was executive vice president of the Inter Fraternity Council, and served as president of order of Omega (Greek honorary) for two years. He also worked as a student manager at the Student Union Gallery. During his senior year, Nick worked with the UA Advertising Federation, where he worked on a $10- million ad campaign for Yahoo. Nick graduated in 2005 from the Eller College of Management with a double major in marketing and management and a minor in psychology.
Maria G. Plank
Information Specialist
Maria G. Plank has been an information services specialist in Information Systems/Records since April 2001. Prior to joining the Alumni Association, she worked for Pima County Medical Assistance for seven years. Maria's family moved to Tucson from El Paso when she was 2 years old.
Information Specialist
Maria G. Plank has been an information services specialist in Information Systems/Records since April 2001. Prior to joining the Alumni Association, she worked for Pima County Medical Assistance for seven years. Maria's family moved to Tucson from El Paso when she was 2 years old.
Kelley Prust
Director of Membership and Marketing
Kelley Prust, director of membership and marketing, joined the UAAA in May 2008 and is excited to be a part of the Wildcat for Life team. Her passion for the college experience and alumni programs began at the University of Southern California where she was involved with the USC Alumni Association, both as a student and as an alumna. Kelley married a native Tucsonan and relocated to Tucson three years ago. With strong UA family ties, she has become a loyal Wildcat herself. She loves Tucson and has been involved in many community projects, including Habitat for Humanity, Tu Nidito Children and Family Services, and the Junior League of Tucson.
Director of Membership and Marketing
Kelley Prust, director of membership and marketing, joined the UAAA in May 2008 and is excited to be a part of the Wildcat for Life team. Her passion for the college experience and alumni programs began at the University of Southern California where she was involved with the USC Alumni Association, both as a student and as an alumna. Kelley married a native Tucsonan and relocated to Tucson three years ago. With strong UA family ties, she has become a loyal Wildcat herself. She loves Tucson and has been involved in many community projects, including Habitat for Humanity, Tu Nidito Children and Family Services, and the Junior League of Tucson.
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Jennifer Rich
Associate Editor - Class Notes
Before joining the Alumni Association, Jennifer Rich worked at the UA Extended University where she was involved in many aspects of lifelong education, including the Elderhostel program. She also worked for alternative transportation, a division of UA Parking and Transportation Services. Today, she is the associate editor for the UA Alumni Association Alumnus magazine, and writes citations for the Alumni Awards and Recognition program.
Associate Editor - Class Notes
Before joining the Alumni Association, Jennifer Rich worked at the UA Extended University where she was involved in many aspects of lifelong education, including the Elderhostel program. She also worked for alternative transportation, a division of UA Parking and Transportation Services. Today, she is the associate editor for the UA Alumni Association Alumnus magazine, and writes citations for the Alumni Awards and Recognition program.
Allison Riggle
Program Coordinator
Allison Riggle joined the Alumni Association staff in May, 2006, and is the program coordinator in the membership department.
Program Coordinator
Allison Riggle joined the Alumni Association staff in May, 2006, and is the program coordinator in the membership department.
Rhonda Rugg
Senior Business Manager
Rhonda Rugg is originally from Pennsylvania and received her degree in Accounting from Grove City College. She moved to Tucson in 1991. She joined the staff of the Alumni Association in 2005, having previously been the Director of Finance with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
Senior Business Manager
Rhonda Rugg is originally from Pennsylvania and received her degree in Accounting from Grove City College. She moved to Tucson in 1991. She joined the staff of the Alumni Association in 2005, having previously been the Director of Finance with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
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Joan Stone
Administrative Associate
Joan Stone is the administrative associate to Christopher J. Vlahos, the president of the Alumni Association. Joan has been with the University of Arizona since 1996, when she began working in the Women's Studies Department as an administrative assistant. She joined the Alumni Association team in 1999. She is the secretary to the UA Alumni Association National Board of Directors.
Administrative Associate
Joan Stone is the administrative associate to Christopher J. Vlahos, the president of the Alumni Association. Joan has been with the University of Arizona since 1996, when she began working in the Women's Studies Department as an administrative assistant. She joined the Alumni Association team in 1999. She is the secretary to the UA Alumni Association National Board of Directors.
602-266-4820 office
Fax number: 602-604-6598
strickling@al.arizona.edu
Office: 4001 N. Third Avenue, Suite 120; Phoenix, AZ 85012;
Mark StricklingFax number: 602-604-6598
strickling@al.arizona.edu
Office: 4001 N. Third Avenue, Suite 120; Phoenix, AZ 85012;
Regional Director
Mark Strickling is the Regional Director of the Phoenix Alumni Regional Office. Mark is in charge of overseeing the University of Arizona Alumni Association's four Alumni Chapters, three Alumni Clubs and one Council, while developing activities in Maricopa County and Northern Arizona. As a student at the University of Arizona, Mark was an Arizona Ambassador, an Eller's School of Management Student Success Committee Member and a Football player. He has the honor of being a part of the 1994 Co-Pac-10 Championship Fiesta Bowl team, Desert Swarm. Mark, a two-year letterman, graduated from the UA in 1994 with a degree in Marketing from the Eller School of Management. Mark is also a graduate of the University of Phoenix where he earned a Masters in Business Administration and completed post secondary course work in education. Mark is married to Teresa (UA Alum) and they have two children.
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Lisa Valentine
Director, UA Alumni Travel
Homecoming Coordinator
Lisa Valentine is the director of alumni travel and the Homecoming coordinator at the Alumni Association. She also works as the alumni career services liaison to the university. At the UAAA, Lisa has worked as an administrative associate for Homecoming, special events, student relations, and young alumni. Before joining the UAAA in July 2005, Lisa worked for Arizona Athletics for nine years in various departments, and as assistant director of trademarks and licensing for the university. Lisa graduated from the UA with a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports sciences and a master's degree in sports administration. Lisa also received a master's degree from NAU in counseling in 2002.
Director, UA Alumni Travel
Homecoming Coordinator
Lisa Valentine is the director of alumni travel and the Homecoming coordinator at the Alumni Association. She also works as the alumni career services liaison to the university. At the UAAA, Lisa has worked as an administrative associate for Homecoming, special events, student relations, and young alumni. Before joining the UAAA in July 2005, Lisa worked for Arizona Athletics for nine years in various departments, and as assistant director of trademarks and licensing for the university. Lisa graduated from the UA with a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports sciences and a master's degree in sports administration. Lisa also received a master's degree from NAU in counseling in 2002.
Christopher J. Vlahos
President
Christopher J. Vlahos, president and executive director of the University of Arizona Alumni Association, began his tenure in 2007. Chris provides overall leadership to an organization dedicated to serving as the vital link between the University and its 250,000+ alumni. As the association’s chief executive officer, he represents the organization to campus and community partners; to the Board of Directors and university trustees; to the student body; and to alumni and other stakeholders concerned with the advancement of the University. He also serves as publisher of Alumnus Magazine.
Chris Vlahos has worked in the alumni relations field since 2001, serving in an executive management capacity for two Big 10 and Pac-10 alumni associations – The University of Arizona and The Ohio State University. His 27-year professional career, devoted to the field of management, marketing and strategic communications, has been highlighted by nearly two decades of corporate administration, staff training and business development - qualities he has transferred from the corporate world to academe. His professional life has been augmented by community service involvement in management and leadership roles.
Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in public affairs, both from Ohio State.
President
Christopher J. Vlahos, president and executive director of the University of Arizona Alumni Association, began his tenure in 2007. Chris provides overall leadership to an organization dedicated to serving as the vital link between the University and its 250,000+ alumni. As the association’s chief executive officer, he represents the organization to campus and community partners; to the Board of Directors and university trustees; to the student body; and to alumni and other stakeholders concerned with the advancement of the University. He also serves as publisher of Alumnus Magazine.
Chris Vlahos has worked in the alumni relations field since 2001, serving in an executive management capacity for two Big 10 and Pac-10 alumni associations – The University of Arizona and The Ohio State University. His 27-year professional career, devoted to the field of management, marketing and strategic communications, has been highlighted by nearly two decades of corporate administration, staff training and business development - qualities he has transferred from the corporate world to academe. His professional life has been augmented by community service involvement in management and leadership roles.
Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in public affairs, both from Ohio State.
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Nancy Daru Yaeli
Vice President for Constituent Relations
Nancy Daru Yaeli graduated from the UA in 1976 and is proud to be a daughter of an alumna and a parent of a recent graduate. Nancy holds a J.D. from Loyola Law School Los Angeles but after practicing law for eight years followed her heart to the Alumni Association where she has been employed since 1989. The areas she oversees at the Association include college, community, and UA Foundation collaborations and relations, awards and recognition programs, educational outreach opportunities including alumni group travel, and class reunion programs. Her personal philosophy is: "UA alumni, regardless of where they live or what they do, have many chances to maintain a lifelong relationship with their alma mater and make a difference by supporting higher education. Everyone's involvement is welcome.”
Vice President for Constituent Relations
Nancy Daru Yaeli graduated from the UA in 1976 and is proud to be a daughter of an alumna and a parent of a recent graduate. Nancy holds a J.D. from Loyola Law School Los Angeles but after practicing law for eight years followed her heart to the Alumni Association where she has been employed since 1989. The areas she oversees at the Association include college, community, and UA Foundation collaborations and relations, awards and recognition programs, educational outreach opportunities including alumni group travel, and class reunion programs. Her personal philosophy is: "UA alumni, regardless of where they live or what they do, have many chances to maintain a lifelong relationship with their alma mater and make a difference by supporting higher education. Everyone's involvement is welcome.”
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Xinyu Zhang
Graphic Designer, Senior
Xinyu Zhang (She-n' yoo Jung) '05 is graphic designer, senior, at the UAAA. After graduating with a Master of Fine Arts degree from the UA, Zhang became the web and graphic designer for the Arizona Cooperative Extension on the UA campus. She previously was a designer and editor for the China Social Sciences Press in Beijing. Zhang also is a fine arts painter. Xinyu received a Bachelor of Law degree from Peking University, Beijing, China in 1984.
Graphic Designer, Senior
Xinyu Zhang (She-n' yoo Jung) '05 is graphic designer, senior, at the UAAA. After graduating with a Master of Fine Arts degree from the UA, Zhang became the web and graphic designer for the Arizona Cooperative Extension on the UA campus. She previously was a designer and editor for the China Social Sciences Press in Beijing. Zhang also is a fine arts painter. Xinyu received a Bachelor of Law degree from Peking University, Beijing, China in 1984.