Board of Directors
About the Board
The ACE Women’s Network of Southern California facilitates the networking of women interested in pursuing leadership opportunities in higher education. As an independent state-based network led by our State Chair and Board of Directors, the network facilitates connections, allows for sharing of best practices, and enables local leadership training.
Current Board
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Dr. Olukemi Sawyerr
State Chair and Board Chair,
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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Dr. Shanti Srinivas
Immediate Past State Chair,
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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Dr. Menna Bizuneh
Advisory Council Chair,
Pitzer College
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Dr. Shokoufeh Mirzaei
Member-at-Large,
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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Dr. ODessa-Elise Downing
Recorder,
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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Dr. Bharti Sharma
Member-at-Large,
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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Dr. Beth Lesen
Member-at-Large,
California State University, Long Beach
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Dr. Tara Giblin
Member-at-Large,
Orange Coast College
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