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The Office of the Vice President for University Advancement is led by the Vice President, who serves as Cal State LA’s chief advancement officer and principal advisor to the President on all matters related to university development, alumni engagement, and community and donor relations. Supported by a dedicated professional staff, the office oversees initiatives that strengthen the University’s philanthropic partnerships and external relations.

The office also includes the Cal State LA Foundation, which provides and enhances funding beyond what is available through the California State University system, supporting scholarships, programs, and initiatives that advance the University’s mission.
 

Susana Moreno '01
Director of Finance Operations for University Advancement and the Cal State LA Foundation
Tel: (323) 343-3065
Email: smoreno@calstatela.edu
 

Jane Rhee
Administrative Assistant and Office Manager
Tel: (323) 343-3068
Email: jrhee7@calstatela.edu

 

Rose Savare
Administrative Assistant
Tel: (323) 343-3075
Email: rsavare@calstatela.edu

University Development secures vital financial support for Cal State LA, benefiting all seven colleges, Athletics, and the University Library.

Within this unit, Foundation and Corporate Relations cultivates partnerships with organizations and funders whose interests align with the University’s priorities and assists in the preparation and submission of grant proposals.

Planned Giving offers opportunities for philanthropic individuals to make meaningful contributions through gifts of cash, securities, or property as part of their financial or estate planning, ensuring a lasting impact on future generations of Cal State LA students.
 

Pamela Jones-Tintle
Associate Vice President for Development
Tel: (323) 343-3074
Email: pjones30@calstatela.edu

 

Danese Bardot
Senior Director for Planned Giving
Tel: (323) 343-3045
Email: dbardot@calstatela.edu

 

Byron Chamberlain
Major Gift Officer for Intercollegiate Athletics
Tel: (323) 343-6869
Email: bchambe4@calstatela.edu 

 

Jonathan De Leon '13
Major Gift Officer for the College of Natural and Social Sciences | College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology | University Library
Tel: (323) 343-3043
Email: jdeleo114@calstatela.edu
 

Harkmore Lee
Director of Development for the College of Arts and Letters | College of Ethnic Studies
Tel: (323) 343-3055
Email: hlee55@calstatela.edu

Advancement Services provides essential administrative, reporting, and technology support to University Advancement. Its responsibilities include gift processing, data management, donor stewardship, and oversight of the University’s donor database to ensure accurate and timely information for all stakeholders. The unit also encompasses Prospect Research, which equips development staff with insights into the interests and affiliations of donors and prospective donors, enabling meaningful philanthropic engagement and stronger connections to the University.

Eddie Padilla '18
Director of Advancement Services
Tel: (323) 343-6561
Email: epadil31@calstatela.edu

 

Tess Denham
Prospect Research and Data Analyst
Tel: (323) 343-3066
Email: tdenham@calstatela.edu

 

Adriana Lara
Advancement Services Coordinator 
Tel: (323) 343-6562
Email: alara45@calstatela.edu

 

Katia Tyra
Program Manager
Tel: (323) 343-3067
Email: ktyra@calstatela.edu

 

Marlene Vazquez '20
Administration and Gift Processing Assistant
Tel: (323) 343-6560
Email: mvazqu60@calstatela.edu

Engagement and Events oversees the planning and execution of key initiatives that strengthen relationships within the Cal State LA community and beyond. The team organizes cultivation events for the Division of University Advancement, as well as major university-wide celebrations, special events, and high-profile ceremonies that showcase the University’s excellence and spirit.

This unit also includes the Commencement Office, which produces and manages Cal State LA’s Commencement Ceremonies and related activities, honoring the achievements of graduates and creating memorable experiences that celebrate their academic success and connection to the University.