The Advisory Council plays a pivotal role in strengthening connections between alumni and the broader Stan State community by serving as the elected advisory body of the Alumni Association. Acting as a bridge between California State University, Stanislaus, its alumni, students, the University community, and the public, the council works to achieve several key goals:
- Enhancing Stan State’s reputation as a premier institution of learning.
- Fostering stronger relationships between the University, its communities, and its students and alumni.
- Supporting University initiatives, including fundraising efforts, programs, and events.
- Providing alumni with services and benefits that enhance the value of their Stan State experience post-graduation.
- Instilling a sense of pride in alumni for their alma mater.
- Assisting students and alumni in their career pursuits.
Through its programs and initiatives, the council actively promotes engagement, pride, and collaboration, furthering the mission of Stanislaus State and strengthening the bonds that connect the entire University community.
Advisory Council Members
Eustolio Calderon (’08, ’12)
District Team Leader
Target Stores
Catalina Di Somma (’16)
Prevention Coordinator
San Joaquin County Office of Education
Natalie Dykzeul (’16)
Genetic Counselor, Stanford Children’s Health
Eileen Hamilton (’88)
Board Member, UC Merced
Adrian Harrell (’98)
President & CEO, New Bridge Management
Clarissa Lonn, Ed.D. (’03, ’13)
Associate Dean of Students, Stanislaus State
Krishan Malhotra, (’22, ’23)
Budget Analyst at the California Department of Finance
Sean Newland (’08)
Attorney, DLA Piper LLP
Maryn Pitt (’07)
Executive Director at Manufacturer's Council of the Central Valley
Isaías Rumayor, Jr., Ed.D. (’99, ’14,’19)
Director III, Modesto City Schools
Jamil Stell (’08)
Director, Central Valley Chi Alpha
Ana York, Ph.D. (’95)
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education
Anthony Sims (’20)
Economic Development Director – Communications Officer, City of Turlock
Alex Walker (’20)
Real Estate Agent, Craft and Bauer
Aleesa Ponce (’24)
Administrative Support Coordinator, Stanislaus State
Lovie Roberts (’24)
Caseworker, Family Resource Center
Tracey Potts (’00, '11)
Counselor, Modesto Junior College
Student Representatives
Andrea Garcia
ASI Board of Director for College of Science
Deyanira Zapata
Board of Director for Housing & Residential Life
Updated: September 16, 2025