Berkeley Journalism Alumni Committee

The Berkeley Journalism Volunteer Alumni Advisory Committee (BJVAAC) provides alumni with a structured way to share their feedback and insights on alumni engagement programming. Members serve for a renewable 2-year term. If you are interested in participating or learning more, please email lia.swindle@berkeley.edu.

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MJ 2014

Mark Anderson

Eleni Avendaño headshot
MJ 2019

Eleni Gill Avendaño

headshot of Kara Andrade
MJ 2007

Kara Andrade

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MJ 2025

Marion Apio

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MJ 2025

Neenma Ebeledike

Headshot of Bonnie Elsinger
MJ 1998

Bonnie Eslinger

Agnee Ghosh
MJ 2025

Agnee Ghosh

Headshot of Michael Gray
BA Journalism 1978

Michael Gray

Headshot of Stephen Hobbs
MJ 2014

Stephen Hobbs

headshot of Monica Lam
MJ 2004

Monica Lam

Liz Lufkin headshot
BA Journalism 1978

Liz Lufkin

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MJ 2025

David Walter Marino

Headshot of Great Mart
MJ 2015

Greta Mart

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MJ 2006

Emilie Raguso

Jennifer Inez Ward
MJ 2001, Committee Chair

Jennifer Inez Ward

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MJ 2022

Melissa Perez Winder