Governance
Board of Directors
About the Board
The Board of Directors of ACE Women’s Network Southern California provides strategic leadership, oversight, and guidance to advance the organization’s mission of empowering women in higher education. Comprising experienced leaders from sponsoring institutions, the Board drives key initiatives, fosters collaboration, and ensures the delivery of impactful programs and events.
Dr. Olukemi Sawyerr
State Chair and Board Chair
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Dr. Tara Giblin
Incoming State Chair
Orange Coast College
Dr. Teshia Roby
Advisory Board Chair
California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
Ms. Ebony Williams
Recorder
University of La Verne
Ms. Francine Ramirez
Treasurer
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Dr. Menna Bizuneh
Member-at-Large
Pitzer College
Dr. Shokoufeh Mirzaei
Member-at-Large
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Dr. Bharti Sharma
Member-at-Large
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Dr. Beth Lesen
Member-at-Large
California State University, Long Beach