Welcome

Thank you for serving on a Regional Leadership Committee! This website is your headquarters for upcoming events, meeting information, and resources.

 

A Strong Network of Support

Regional Leadership Committees are a nationwide collective of passionate volunteers who work together to advance the mission of UC Santa Barbara. In seven major cities, you are hard at work hosting Gauchos, forging connections, and sharing the impact of philanthropy.

Through philanthropy and mentorship, you work with us to ensure our students have what they need to thrive. As event hosts and ambassadors, you help share the powerful research from across disciplines at UC Santa Barbara. You welcome others into our community and deepen connections that lead to valuable support of the institution, research, and our students.

We are so grateful for your commitment to UC Santa Barbara. Thank you for all you do to support the people and programs who make us the No. 7 public university in the nation!

Sincerely,
Kelly Adams
Senior Director, Regional & Constituent Programs
kelly.adams@ucsb.edu

Event Calendar

See upcoming in-person and virtual events, including regional receptions.

Interested in hosting an event? Please contact Melissa Miller at melissa.miller@ucsb.edu

Committee Information and Resources

The Impact of Philanthropy

As a regional leadership committee volunteer, we are grateful for your continued support and how you inspire others to make an impact through philanthropy.

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Annual Reports for Private Philanthropy and Planned Giving

Read the current fiscal year reports and past editions.
Annual Reports

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Our Stories

Meet your fellow supporters and learn about your collective vision for campus.
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Key Contacts

Chris Pizzinat.
Chris Pizzinat
Executive Director of Development
chris.pizzinat@ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 893-5126

Kelly Adams.
Kelly Adams
Senior Director
Regional & Constituent Programs
kelly.adams@ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 448-0015

Ron McConnell.
Ron McConnell
Senior Director of Development
ron.mcconnell@ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 893-5772

Melissa Miller.
Melissa Miller
Associate Director of Development
melissa.miller@ucsb.edu

Jennifer Wilson.
Jennifer Wilson
Senior Director of Development
Regional & Parent Giving
Region: Bay Area
jennifer.wilson@ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 451-0375

Mehgan Tanner.
Mehgan Tanner
Senior Director of Development
Regional Giving
mehgan.tanner@ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 893-3808

Ernesto Casillas.
Ernesto Casillas
Director of Development
Regional Giving
ernestocasillas@ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 893-2460

Maddie Johnson-Winegar.
Maddie Johnson-Winegar
Associate Director of Development
Regional Giving
mjohnsonwinegar@ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 893-5221