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
Resources
Regional Snapshots
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.
Annual Reports for Private Philanthropy and Planned Giving
Read the current fiscal year reports and past editions.
Annual Reports
Our Stories
Meet your fellow supporters and learn about your collective vision for campus.
Read More
Key Contacts
Chris Pizzinat
Executive Director of Development
chris.pizzinat@ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 893-5126
Kelly Adams
Senior Director
Regional & Constituent Programs
kelly.adams@ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 448-0015
Ron McConnell
Senior Director of Development
ron.mcconnell@ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 893-5772
Melissa Miller
Associate Director of Development
melissa.miller@ucsb.edu
Jennifer Wilson
Senior Director of Development
Regional & Parent Giving
Region: Bay Area
jennifer.wilson@ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 451-0375
Mehgan Tanner
Senior Director of Development
Regional Giving
mehgan.tanner@ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 893-3808
Ernesto Casillas
Director of Development
Regional Giving
ernestocasillas@ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 893-2460
Maddie Johnson-Winegar
Associate Director of Development
Regional Giving
mjohnsonwinegar@ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 893-5221