Contact
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Our Vision
We are trustworthy and committed stewards of relationships that advance Western University of Health Sciences.
Our Mission
We cultivate relationships that engender philanthropic support of Western University of Health Sciences.
Alumni Relations Contact Information
Phone: (909) 469-ALUM (2586)
Fax: (909) 469-5566
Email: alumni@westernu.edu
Office Location:
Anderson Tower, 5th Floor
100 W. Second Street (at Garey Ave.)
Mailing Address:
Office of Alumni Relations
Western University of Health Sciences
309 E. Second Street
Pomona, CA 91766-1854
Advancement Leadership
establishes overall strategy and management to guide the department in supporting the University's mission and goals
Virginia Aguirre
Assistant Vice President of Advancement Operations
Office: 909.469.5509
mailto:vaguirre@westernu.edu
Russel Heskin
Executive Director of Special Projects
Office: 909.469.5230
mailto:rheskin@westernu.edu
Development
secures philanthropic donations to enhance the colleges and their programs
Ola Carr, MBA
Senior Director of Development for the College of Pharmacy,
College of Dental Medicine, and
College of Optometry
Office: 909.469.8339
Mobile: 626.818.7459
mmailto:ocarr@westernu.edu
Di Lacey
Assistant Vice President for Oregon Campus Operations
Director of Development for the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest
Office: 541.259.0238
mailto:dlacey@westernu.edu
Tim McPheron
Director of Development for the College of Veterinary Medicine and
College of Podiatric Medicine
Office: 909.706.3762
Mobile: 909.434.7348
mailto:tmcpheron@westernu.edu
Alumni Relations
engages alumni, parents, and friends to cultivate their support for the University
Susan Terrazas
Executive Director of Alumni Relations and
Director of Development for the College of Health Sciences
Office: 909.706.3476
Mobile: 909.228.3508
mailto:sterrazas@westernu.edu
Marcos Villa
Director of Alumni Relations
Office: 909.469.7016
Mobile: 626.318.3597
mailto:mvilla@westernu.edu
Advancement Information Services (AIS)
provides the tools and resources to manage constituent data, gift processing, and reporting
Prospect Research
conducts research to support development and stewardship efforts
Operations
provides key administrative support to ensure the overall success of the department
Advancement Communications
Steve G. Pedroza
Director of Advancement Communications
Mobile: 951.742.6366
Email
Special Events
coordinates logistics and planning for University-wide events and ceremonies