Vision

It is the vision of the Board of Directors of the Toro Auxiliary Partners to become a comprehensive financial resource and service provider for the University through the development of innovative programs and proven revenue-generating strategies. By becoming a critical and active link between the University and the local community, the Foundation will consistently support the University’s ever-expanding educational mission and objectives.

Nicole Harper Rawlins

Chair/Community Director

Owner, Nicker Management; McDonald's Franchisee

Alan K. Caldwell

Vice Chair/Community Director

Government & Public Affairs Manager, Marathon Petroleum

Gilbert F. Ivey

Secretary/ Treasurer/ Community Director

CEO, Gilbert F. Ivey & Associates, LLC.; CAO (Retired.)

Tranitra Avery

Ex Officio

Executive Director

Jeremy R. Brown

Community Director

Independent Advisor, Vanderbilt Financial Group

Dr. William Franklin

University Term Director

Vice President for Student Affairs, CSUDH

Fran Fulton

Community Director

Economic Development Manager, City of Torrance

David Gamboa

Administration Director

Assistant Vice President for External Relations, CSUDH

Del Huff

Community Director

Senior Deputy, Supervisor Yvonne Braithwaite Burke (retired)

Rama Malladi, Ph.D.

Faculty Director

Associate Professor of Finance, College of Business Administration and Public Policy

Thomas Norman, Ph.D.

Faculty Director

Professor of Management, College of Business Administration and Public Policy

Obioha Ogbonna

Student Director

President of Associated Students, Inc. (ASI)

Dr. Thomas Parham

University Term Director

President, CSUDH

Sheree Schrager, Ph.D.

Administration Director

Dr. Michael E. Spagna

University Term Director

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, CSUDH

Ms. Deborah Wallace

University Term Director

Vice President, Administration and Finance/Chief Financial Officer, CSUDH

Mr. Pat West

Community Director

Long Beach City Manager, Retired PatWestLLC, Principal

Dr. Tayyeb Shabbir

Associate Dean Academic Affairs

Board Liaison

Bill Chang

Deputy Chief Information Officer

Board Liaison

Meet The Board of Directors

Commitment to Customer Service

Dedication to Support University

Maintain Efficiency and Quality

"The Communiversity"

Open Communication

Think Creatively About Solutions

What We Value

Toro Auxiliary Partners will achieve its mission and vision by developing and implementing programs effectively, as well as by adhering to the following values and qualities:

Demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service
Have an on-going dedication to support University needs
Maintain efficiency and quality
Demonstrate a concern for the community and for bringing together the community and the University (“the Communiversity”)
Maintain open communication among University administration, staff, faculty, students and the community
Think creatively about solutions