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Vision

​It is the vision of the Board of Directors of the Foundation 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.

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

​​Nicole Harper Rawlins

Alan K. Caldwell

Vice Chair/Community Director

Government & Public Affairs Manager, Marathon Petroleum

​Alan K. Caldwell

Gilbert F. Ivey

Secretary/ Treasurer/ Community Director

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

​Gilbert F. Ivey

​Tranitra Avery

Ex Officio

Executive Director

​​Tranitra Avery

Jeremy R. Brown

Community Director

Independent Advisor, Vanderbilt Financial Group

​Jeremy R. Brown

Dr. William Franklin

University Term Director

Vice President for Student Affairs, CSUDH

​Dr. William Franklin

Fran Fulton

Community Director

Economic Development Manager, City of Torrance

​Fran Fulton

David Gamboa

Administration Director

Assistant Vice President for External Relations, CSUDH

​David Gamboa

Del Huff

Community Director

Senior Deputy, Supervisor Yvonne Braithwaite Burke (retired)

​Del Huff

Rama Malladi, Ph.D.

Faculty Director

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

​Rama Malladi, Ph.D.

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)

​Obioha Ogbonna

Dr. Thomas Parham

University Term Director

President, CSUDH

​Dr. Thomas Parham

Sheree Schrager, Ph.D.

Administration Director

Administration Director

​Sheree Schrager, Ph.D.

Dr. Michael E. Spagna

University Term Director

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, CSUDH

​Dr. Michael E. Spagna

Ms. Deborah Wallace

University Term Director

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

​Ms. Deborah Wallace

Mr. Pat West

Community Director

Long Beach City Manager, Retired PatWestLLC, Principal

​Mr. Pat West

Associate Dean Academic Affairs

Board Liaison

​Dr. Tayyeb Shabbir

Deputy Chief Information Officer

Board Liaison

​Bill Chang

Meet The Board of Directors

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Commitment to Customer Service

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Dedication to Support University

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Maintain Efficiency and Quality

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"The Communiversity"

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Open Communication

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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

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