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Office of External Affairs and Development

The Office of External Affairs and Development hosts fabulous events for UCLA Law alumni and oversees volunteer opportunities and ways to give. Questions about the Dean’s Circle? Curious about upcoming CLE events? Please contact our staff.

External Affairs

Liz Vohwinkel, Associate Dean

Development

Patricia Biggi, Executive Director of Development
Ben Johnson, Senior Director of Development
Jenna Burt, Director of Development
Anthony Skulick, Director of Annual Giving
Quindavius Martin, Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Kathryn Cocca, Associate Director, Leadership Giving
Andrea Arias, Associate Director, Leadership Giving
Isaac Barrera, Associate Director, Leadership Giving
Gerald Tan, Development Assistant

Stewardship

Vanassa Mau, Director of Stewardship
Kiana Chow, Assistant Director of Stewardship
Bella Amador, Stewardship Coordinator
Tobi Kaufman, Major Gifts Analyst

Alumni and External Relations

Matthew O’Connor, Executive Director of Alumni and External Relations
Harlisha Hamm, Senior Director of External Affairs Events and Programming
Vince Mallari, Associate Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement
Caroline Herman, Alumni Relations & Event Coordinator

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