Welcome New Board Members

The Nominating Committee recommended 5 outstanding candidates for Board membership this year. Join the Board in welcoming Wendy Ng ‘79, Cristiana Cunningham Freed ‘98, Myila Granberry ‘05, Glodean Champion ‘06, and Quintin Bailey ‘16 as our new governors. Please read more about them and what they bring to the AAMC below!

New Governors for 2024

  • Wendy Ng

    1979
    She/Her
    B.A., Sociology and Biology, Mills College
    M.S., University of Oregon, Ph.D. University of Oregon
    Current or most recent occupation and job title:
    Dean, College of Letters, Arts, And Social Sciences, California State University East Bay
    Palo Alto, CA

    Wendy Ng is a seasoned educator and academic leader with over 35 years of experience in higher education. She currently serves as the Dean of the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences at Cal State East Bay. Wendy holds a B.A. in Sociology and Biology from Mills College, with an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. She has previously served on the Board of the Palo Alto Area Mills Club and been part of Mills Alumnae Admissions Representative (AAR) program.

    Wendy emphasizes the importance of working together and addressing the AAMC’s relationship with Mills College at Northeastern, as well as helping to establish the Mills Institute for Women's Leadership and Higher Education. She advocates for collaboration, unity, and a commitment to the common good of the Mills Legacy among Alumnae and would like to ensure that the AAMC ultimately encompasses graduates from both institutions. Her extensive background in higher education, equity-minded education, and community involvement positions her well to serve and move the AAMC forward as a heritage institution of Mills College.

  • Cristiana Cunningham Freed

    1998
    She/Her
    BA, Art History, Mills College
    MA, Art Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, MS, Literacy, Cal State Fullerton
    Current or most recent occupation and job title:
    Program Director Ravenswood Classroom Partners
    Menlo Park, CA

    Cristiana Cunningham Freed brings 20 years of experience as a teacher and non-profit program director to the AAMC. She currently works for Ravenswood Classroom Partners, a 135-volunteer non-profit serving East Palo Alto schools. Cristiana holds a B.A. in Art History from Mills, an M.A. in Arts Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and an M.S. in Literacy from Cal State Fullerton. She was awarded the Pearl M pin in 1998 by the AAMC for her outstanding fundraising work and also served as a Class Agent.

    Cristiana was crestfallen when Mills was acquired by Northeastern but believes the future of the AAMC depends on our collective creativity, resilience, and the strength that Mills taught us. By joining the Board, she will seek opportunities to bridge divides and nurture the legacy of Mills College for generations to come. Cristiana is deeply committed to the AAMC retaining its independence, and being the place where alums gather to learn and work together in service to the larger community. She aims to fortify the legacy of Mills, and the AAMC, as an institution devoted to fostering transformative educational experiences at home and abroad.

  • Myila Granberry

    2005
    She/Her
    B.A., Liberal Studies, Mills College
    M.A. Education, Holy Names University
    Current or most recent occupation and job title:
    Education Specialist
    San Leandro, California

    Myila Granberry, deeply connected to Mills and the AAMC, brings extensive experience in event coordination, volunteer work, and fundraising. For nearly two decades, she’s served as an Education Specialist at the Seneca Family of Agencies and serves on the board for the non-profit Afro Puff Girls Academy. Myila holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies from Mills and an M.A. in Education from Holy Names. She’s volunteered countless hours for the AAMC, including previously co-chairing the Alumnae of Color Committee, serving on the Nominating Committee and Board of Governors. She currently co-chairs the Lifelong Learning Committee.

    Hailing from a family of Mills graduates, Myila grew up on the Mills campus. She has collaborated closely with students, faculty, and staff at both Mills College and Mills at Northeastern. Myila’s vision for the AAMC includes creating greater networking opportunities, celebrating alumnae, and nurturing a positive connection with Northeastern. Driven by her love for Mills College, she is committed to upholding its proud, inclusive legacy while propelling the AAMC to new heights and rekindling its spirit of collaboration and strength.

  • Glodean Champion

    2006
    She/Her
    B.A. English, Mills College
    MFA, Creative Writing - California College of the Arts
    Current or most recent occupation and job title
    Transformational Change Leader - Consultant & Motivational Speaker
    Monterey, CA

    Glodean Champion brings extensive experience in organizational transformation, change management, and project management to the AAMC. With a degree in English from Mills and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from California College of the Arts, Glodean currently works with organizations as a Transformational Change Leader, Consultant, and Motivational Speaker. She’s served the AAMC as a facilitator for the Annual Meeting and Leadership Retreat, where she helped focus the Board on its goals moving forward.

    Glodean is eager to leverage her skills and experience in group facilitation, conflict resolution, and “cat herding” (fostering cohesive teamwork) for the AAMC. With a focus on collaboration and transparency, her goal is to help guide the organization toward a brighter future filled with purpose. Recognizing that service with the AAMC is a chance to contribute to the greater good, Glodean aims to foster greater unity within the Mills community, celebrate shared experiences among Alumnae, and create a legacy that extends far and wide—one we can all be proud of.

  • Quintin Bailey

    2016
    He/They
    B.A. Psychology and Queer Studies, Mills College
    PsyD Clinical Psychology, The Wright Institute
    Current or most recent occupation and job title:
    Assistant Clinical Director, The Gronowski Center, Palo Alto University
    Oakland, CA

    Quintin Bailey brings perspective as a more recent alum along with experience interfacing with the College to the Board. Quintin currently serves as Assistant Clinical Director at The Gronowski Center, Palo Alto University, alongside maintaining a small private practice. They hold a degree in Psychology and Queer Studies from Mills, and a PsyD from The Wright Institute. As a student, Quintin served as Associated Students of Mills College president and played an integral role in the creation of Mills’ trans-inclusive admissions policy.

    Quintin is a bent twig and has a unique understanding of the challenges facing recent graduates and the need for greater young alumnae engagement, particularly amidst the transition to Mills at Northeastern. They envision a future for the AAMC with a thriving network with recent alums and hope to give them more ownership over how the College's mission continues to be honored. Quintin is excited to support the board’s continued efforts to preserve and uplift the legacy of Mills and wants to strengthen connections of recent grads with the ways Mills lives on through the AAMC.

Board of Governors

President

Debby Campbell Dittman ’68 (2019-2022, 2022-2025)

Vice Presidents

Kathy Roskos ‘80 (2022-2025)

Pierre Loving ‘77 (2023-2026)

Treasurer

Atsuko Yube ‘88 (2024-2025)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee consists of the officers listed above plus the following governors. The Board of Governors elects at-large executive committee members at the fiscal year's first meeting per the bylaws.

Maria D. Dominguez ‘08 (2023-2024)

Kieran Turan ‘90 (2022-2025)

Governors

Melissa Berkay, ‘18 MBA ‘19 (2022-2025)

Kristen Carver ‘65 (2023-2026)

Rachel Cefalu, ’14, MPP ‘15 (2022-2025)

Linda Goodrich ’82 (2021-2024)

Alice Hewitt ’15 (2021-2024)

Judy Greenwood Jones, ‘60 (2022-2025)

Catherine Ladnier ‘70 (2020-2023, 2023-2026)

Cynthia Mahood Levin ‘95 (2023-2026)

Nan Roche ‘75 (2023-2026)

Board Meeting Schedule

The 2023-2024 Board of Governors meeting schedule is as follows:

  • Saturday, August 19, 2023 - Board Orientation from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT

  • Thursday, September 14, 2023 - Board of Governors Meeting from 5:00 - 7:30 PM PT

  • Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - Board of Governors Meeting from 5:00 - 7:30 PM PT

  • Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - Board of Governors Meeting from 5:00 PM-7:30 PM PT

  • Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - Board of Governors Meeting from 5:00-7:30 PM PT

  • Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - Board of Governors Meeting from 5:00 PM-7:30 PM PT

  • Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - Board of Governors Meeting from 5:00 PM-7:30 PM PT

  • Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 - ANNUAL MEETING from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM PT

About the Board of Governors

 

The AAMC is managed by the Board of Governors, whose current membership is listed below. Each governor serves a three-year term.

For more information, call 510.430.2110 or email info@aamc-mills.org.

 

We welcome all alums to apply to serve on the Board of Governors. Applications are accepted each spring for three-year terms that begin on July 1st of each year.

For more information, call 510.430.2110 or send an email to info@aamc-mills.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Serving on the Board of Governors is a great way to have an impact by supporting fellow alumnae, students, and the Mills legacy and shaping the future of the organization during a critical time of transition and decision-making.

  • General expectations of Governors include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Actively serve on, and preferably Chair, at least one committee;

    • Attend all regularly scheduled board meetings (Traditionally, there have been 4-6 meetings per year. Moving forward, we expect them to be as frequent as monthly);

    • Attend retreats, workshops, or other Board development activities, when scheduled; and

    • Attend AAMC-sponsored events as much as possible.

  • Anyone who has completed at least one semester at Mills College can apply to serve on the AAMC Board of Governors. This term will begin in July and last for three years.

  • Alums may indicate on their application if they want to serve as an AAMC officer. Current Governors must submit or update their application to indicate they want to be considered for an officer position.

  • Per AAMC bylaws, it is up to the Nominating Committee whether to decide to hold an election or not. The AAMC has not held general elections for board seats in recent years, even when there have been more than one applicant per position. There were questions about this process last year, and it was requested that the AAMC seek a legal opinion about the compliance of the bylaws in last year’s selection of Governors by the Nominating Committee without an election.

    The AAMC, its Board and leadership, engaged the Mill Law Center to provide an assessment on AAMC’s current bylaws and nomination and election procedures, specifically whether AAMC’s bylaws are in compliance with California corporations’ law both in its written form and in application. It was determined that the AAMC was in compliance with California Corporations Law and the AAMC Nomination Committee followed AAMC bylaws for election of the current officers and governors, and no further action is needed.

  • Please send your questions via email to nomcom@aamc-mills.org, and a member of the Nominating Committee will get back to you.