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
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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
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

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