Meet Our Team

Melissa Watkins
Assistant Vice Chancellor
(562) 951-4402​

Oversees the department and helps CSU professionals: navigate complex donor issues, comply with regulations, and access resources to enhance alumni and donor engagement.

Executive Director, Advancement
(562) 951-4509

Provides financial oversight for the CSU Foundation and leadership of systemwide alumni engagement including the CSU Alumni Council.

Senior Manager, Alumni Engagement
(562) 951-4717

Oversees systemwide alumni engagement, including regional and international alumni events. Manages the CSU Alumni Council and support of campus alumni associations. 

Manager, Advancement Academy 
(562) 951-4814

Manages the CSU Advancement Academy professional development program, organizing workshops and convening communities of practice. Coordinates systemwide reporting of advancement data, and maintains archives of the CSU’s advancement gains, metrics, policies and tools.

Senior Manager,
Development & Donor Relations 
(562) 951-4768

Assists donors and grantmakers with support to the CSU, including administration of the systemwide charitable gift annuity and systemwide scholarship programs. Manages engagement of the CSU Foundation Board of Governors.

Administrative Coordinator, Advancement
(562) 951-4819

Coordinates administration of the systemwide scholarship program, supports the work of the CSU Foundation Board of Governors, and administrative support for the department.

Administrative Coordinator,
Advancement Services
(562) 951-4039

Provides accounting support for the department, CSU Foundation and CSU Alumni Council.  Provides administrative support for recording philanthropic gifts, thanking donors, and the systemwide charitable gift annuity program.