Berkeley Haas has three primary alumni volunteer boards as well as several research center boards.

Alumni
Council Diversity
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Boards

Berkeley Haas Alumni Council

The Berkeley Haas Council is comprised of alumni and student volunteers who serve as ambassadors by communicating with classmates (or fellow alumni at their corporation) about year-round activities, engagement opportunities, reunion events, lifelong learning programs, career services, and annual giving to the school. These volunteers also guide the planning and priorities of the Berkeley Haas Alumni Network (B-HAN). The council meets formally three times a year (2 video calls, 1 all-day conference) to network, hear key school updates, learn from current faculty, and share ideas.

The council meets three times a year (2 video calls, 1 all-day volunteer conference) to network, hear key school updates, learn from faculty, and share ideas.

Contact: Tenny Frost – frost@haas.berkeley.edu

Responsibilities

Haas Alumni Diversity Advisory Council

Council members support efforts to enhance diversity of all types within the Berkeley Haas community. Founded in 2012, the Council brings together a dozen or so alumni who represent all degree programs and a variety of professional experiences. The Council meets three or four times a year to provide feedback to the director of diversity initiatives and the dean.

The Council is a forum to discuss, analyze, and share their insights and experiences. Volunteers discuss experiential learning programs, curriculum, the school’s culture, and social networking platforms as they relate to enhancing diversity at Berkeley Haas. Its members will “interpret the business community” for the school to ensure we understand how our efforts will be viewed by different business sectors.

For more information on the Council, please contact Susie Jordan.

Berkeley Haas Center Boards

  • The Center for Responsible Business is supported by a senior advisory board, an alumni board, and student advisory board who all play a vital role in our success. Board members primarily serve in three key capactities: strategic advisor, corporate responsibility expert, and advocate for the CRB.To learn more, contact the CRB Executive Director at respbus@haas.berkeley.edu.
  • The Center for Nonprofit and Public Leadership’s advisory board works closely with Nora Silver, Faculty Director, to design and shape curricula, programs, events and services. Invitation only board.To get more involved with CNPL volunteer opportunities, contact Cathy Garza, Director of Alumni Engagement, cathy_garza@haas.berkeley.edu.
  • The Lester Center for Entrepreneurship’s advisory board comprised of leading members of the business community. Invitation only board.To get more involved with the Lester Center, contact Rhonda Shrader, Director at rhonda_shrader@berkeley.edu.
  • The Center for Young Entrepreneurs at Haas (YEAH) is guided by one board – the Executive Board. Members give of their time, talent and treasure to develop support and capacity for YEAH in a variety of ways. The Executive Board primarily provides financial support and budget oversight in order to keep YEAH viable and free of charge for the target audiences. Executive Board memebers also provide introductions and facilitate relationships between YEAH programs and local corporate and community resources.For more information, please contact Lucas Abbott labbott@haas.berkeley.edu.
  • The Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics has relied on its 230 member Policy Advisory Board for over 30 years for financial support to grow and sustain its education, research and outreach programs. The center’s board meets twice annually for a two-day retreat in Monterey, California. At these gatherings, Center researchers and academics, public policy leaders, and business leaders find a better understanding of perspectives on real estate and economic issues. Board members are also invited to participate in many of the center’s activities including classroom lectures and student career advancement, public conference speaking engagements, and research initiatives. Policy Advisory Board memberships are renewed annually.For information about Policy Advisory Board membership, contact:Kenneth T. Rosen, Chairman
    Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics
    University of California, Berkeley
    Haas School of Business, Bakar Building, F-602
    Berkeley, CA 94720-6105
    510-643-6105; krosen@haas.berkeley.edu