Meet the Team
Alumni Engagement Office
Our mission is to cultivate lifelong connections, celebrate shared experiences, and inspire impactful contributions to encourage a thriving UCSC alumni community. Get in touch with the Alumni Engagement Office at:
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John D. Pine
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Alumni Engagement
john.pine@ucsc.edu
Favorite Santa Cruz location or activity
I love getting a coffee and taking a walk on West Cliff. And then I will take any excuse to stop by the Boardwalk and ride the Giant Dipper!
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Shayna Kent
Executive Director of Alumni Engagement
skent1@ucsc.edu
Favorite Santa Cruz location or activity
I love walking through the old growth redwood groves, especially in Henry Cowell State Park and exploring the many beaches in Santa Cruz.
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Sydne Raiyn
Associate Director of Alumni Diversity Programs
sraiyn@ucsc.edu
Favorite Santa Cruz location or activity
My favorite activities in Santa Cruz are running by the beach and enjoying a meal at Jack O’Neill’s with ocean views! I also enjoy a sweet staycation at Chaminade Resort & Spa.
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Lauren Taylor
Associate Director of Signature Programs and Local Alumni Outreach
lachtayl@ucsc.edu
Favorite Santa Cruz location or activity
My favorite activity to do in Santa Cruz is exploring all of our beautiful beaches and parks!
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Barbara Oden-Petree
Associate Director of Volunteer Programs & Alumni Recognition
baoden@ucsc.edu
Favorite Santa Cruz location or activity
It’s a toss up between walking under the redwoods on the UCSC campus and walking West Cliff while staring out at the ocean.
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Kayla Judd
(Cowell ’14, Cognitive Science)
Assistant Director of Alumni Regional Programs
kjudd@ucsc.edu
Favorite Santa Cruz location or activity
While I was a student you could always find me at work or with friends at the Cowell Coffee Shop, it was my happy place. Now, as an alum and staff member, I sneak in a walk along West Cliff whenever I’m able.
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Jesse Majane
Assistant Director for Alumni Outreach and Programs
jmajane@ucsc.edu
Favorite Santa Cruz location or activity
People watching in Santa Cruz never gets old… and exploring new coffee shops, of course.
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Tracy Murray
(Porter ’94, Women’s Studies with a Thematic Emphasis in Jewish Studies)
Corporate Development & Alumni Career Programs Manager
tlmurray@ucsc.edu
Favorite Santa Cruz location or activity
I love paddleboarding in the harbor. There’s so much up-close sea life and boats to see, it is much tamer than the open water, and has easy access to snacks at the marketplace!