Alumni Networks
As an alumnus, you are part of a network of 126,000 Highlanders. UCR is on the rise, and the accomplishments of alumni have contributed to that growth and the enhancement of the university's prestige. Find fellow Highlanders in your area, through a diversity network, or by staying connected to your college or school to share resources, ideas, and experiences.
Regional Networks
- Inland Empire
- Los Angeles
- Orange County
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San Francisco Bay Area
Get in touch!
President
Tony Yang ’03, Ph.D. ’10
ucraasf@gmail.com - United Kingdom (UK)
Special Interest Networks
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Black Alumni
Get in touch!
President
Keona Henderson ’08
ucraaba@gmail.comMeet the Board
Keona Henderson ’08, President
Realtor, entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker, and a boundless creative. Keona earned her bachelor's degree in English from the UCR and founded Positive Women Meet Up, LLC (PWM), a powerful networking platform for women to connect, create, and collaborate.
Tiffany Young ’08, Secretary
Licensed clinical social worker and CEO of Equal Education for All, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping at-risk youth access higher education. Tiffany earned a BA in political science from UCR, an MA in social work, and is currently working on a Ph.D. in education at USC.
Marvel Johnson ’18, Communications Manager
As a first-generation college student from an immigrant family, Marvel earned a BA in psychology and has set out to empower vulnerable populations. She is currently a behavioral therapist for Behavioral Health Works, Inc.
Lisa Glionna, MFA ’16, Treasurer
Advocate for student success with a desire to improve literacy outcomes for underserved populations in public schools. Lisa earned her M.Ed. with an emphasis in Autism from the UCR Graduate School of Education in 2016.
Bert Wright ’99, Immediate Past President
A social entrepreneur that is a silent warrior who epitomizes servant leadership. Bert is a proponent of #VillageBusiness, a belief that as we lift our community, we all benefit as individuals. He accomplishes this mission through financial advocacy as a wealth manager.
Give back to the next generation of Highlanders
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Chicano Latino Alumni
The mission of UCR Chicano Latino Alumni is to build a community that advocates and creates opportunities for the academic excellence, professional growth, and advancement of Chicano Latino students, alumni, staff, faculty, and community at large.
Get in touch!
Chair
Kenia Reyes ’11, M.Ed. ’17
ucraacla@gmail.comGive back to the next generation of Highlanders
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Korean Alumni
Get in touch!
President
Taee Hyun (Mike) Kwon
ucrkaa@gmail.com
Alumni Resources for Colleges and Schools
Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering
College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Graduate School of Education
School of Business
Stay Connected to the School of Business
School of Medicine
Stay Connected to the School of Medicine
School of Public Policy
Network Resources
Domestic Chapter Guidelines
Learn what’s required to form an alumni constituency group.
Domestic Chapter Board Application
Apply to serve on an alumni network's board of directors.
International Club Guidelines
Learn what’s required to form an international alumni club.
Download International Club Guidelines
International Network Board Application
Apply to serve on an international alumni network's board of directors.
Event Request Form
Planning an alumni event in your area? We can help!