Get Involved

The DEIJ co-chairs are responsible for overseeing the alumnae affinity groups (e.g. Asian American, Black/African American, Middle Eastern, Latinx, etc.) and their interactions with the student affinity groups. This includes checking in regularly with the alumnae ambassadors for each of these groups and providing updates to the board chair and director of alumnae relations, and other committee chairs. Committee work will include growing the affinity groups and recruiting speakers or guests for alumnae and/or student events.

The Engagement co-chairs help with outreach and to boost attendance for alumnae events such as Alumnae Weekend; explore speaker events and learning and gathering opportunities (on campus or beyond); and helping outreach for class notes.

The Young Alumnae Circle co-chairs create opportunities for young alumnae gatherings, networking, and career development, both in person and via Westridge Connect and other social media, while occasionally engaging with students. Past events have included a holiday brunch, College Connections Fair, and social happy hours. YAC also encourages young alumnae participation in Alumnae Weekend and other reunion events.

The Philanthropy co-chairs work with fellow alumnae to support the Westridge Fund and the Forever Fund endowment for financial aid. This may include, but is certainly not limited to, attending and encouraging their classmates to join Zoom-a-thon (previously Phonathon) and give to Westridge. The Herrick Bowl, Owen Trophy, and Elizabeth J. McGregor DEIJ Endowment Fund award recognize top fundraising classes.