College of Arts and Humanities
Arts and Humanities Advisory Board
The Arts and Humanities Advisory Board (AHAB) consists of twenty carefully selected community members who are willing to make a personal commitment to support the College of Arts and Humanities.
The goal of the AHAB is to create and promote a positive image for, and understanding of, the College of Arts and Humanities. The board actively engages in increasing funding for the College, enhancing our student enrollment, recognizing and rewarding student accomplishments, and expanding linkages between the College and the Central Valley’s art, cultural, and educational institutions.
Each year the board organizes and undertakes special projects and events in support of the College and to accomplish the above objectives. The board sponsors the annual Arts in Motion banquet to celebrate student excellence by honoring students nominated by each department for the Dean’s undergraduate and graduate medals. The event also showcases the academic and artistic accomplishments of the students of our College’s students. See the Advisory Board Bylaws.
Advisory Board Membership Statement
In order to successfully carry out your role as a member of the Arts and Humanities Advisory Board and to demonstrate commitment to the mission of the College, we ask that you provide meaningful support as well as meaningful involvement during your term of service.
Contribution of Expertise and Insightful Stewardship
- Demonstrate a willingness to be involved
- Accept the role of advocating and volunteering for the College
- Share your love for the arts and humanities, your talents, associations/networks, time and energy to benefit the College, its students, faculty and programs, and its Mission of intellectual and artistic exploration.
Contribution of Time
- Attendance at bi-monthly Board meetings (8 meetings per year)
- Active engagement with at least one project, activity, or subcommittee
- Active participation in the Annual Banquet honoring student accomplishments, Arts in Motion, by hosting a table of eight, serving on planning committees, selling tickets, etc.
Contribution of Financial Support
- There is no minimum contribution or membership level
- Board members are expected to support the college to whatever extent that can be considered significant and meaningful to them.
Executive Committee
Chair
Ron Ballecer
Vice Chair/Chair Elect
Cindy Wathen-Kennedy
Dean
Dr. Honora Chapman
Associate Dean
Sergio La Porta
Director of Development
Christine Simon
AHAB Committee Chairs
Events Chair
Clarice Krikorian
Development Chair
tony sanders
Nominations Chair
Kate McKnight
Marketing and PR Chair
Ron Ballacer
Ad Hoc Members
Ray Doumanian (2012)
President, HR LLC
Retired Dentist - Faculty/Admin UOP & UCSF Dental Schools
Nathaniel Moore (2019)
Development
Alex Costa (2016)
Owner, Mad Duck Brewery
Advisory Board Emeriti
Jacqueline Doumanian (1989-2001, 2004-2020)
Bob Hirth (2009-2017) *
Rosellen Kershaw (1980-2004) *
Lillie Lew (1980- 2004)
Robert A. Mallek (1999-2010)
Roxie Moradian (1999-2004)*
* denotes deceased
2020-2021 Roster
Linnea Alexander (2014)
- Professor emerita of English
- Special Events, Co-Chair
- Marketing and PR (assist as needed)
Ellen Armour, (2020)
- TETER Architects & Engineers
- Marketing and PR
Marisol Teresa Baca (2017)
- Faculty, Fresno City College, English
- Special Events
Armen Bacon (2000-2004, 2014)
- Author/Columnist/Writer
- Special Events
Ronald Ballecer (2018)
- Marketing and Communications Manager, California's Valued Trust
- Vice-Chair
- Marketing-Chair
Jane Bedrosian (2019)
- Development, Special Events
Dave Brodie (2017)
- President, The Compass Group
- Development
Shirley Bruegman (2013)
- Retired, Vice Chancellor, State Center Community College
- Special Events
Jane Cardoza (2013)
- Superior Court Judge, Fresno County
- Special Events
Nene Casares (2020)
- Special Events
Arthur Dyson (1996-2001, 2002)
- Architect
- Nominations, Marketing and PR
Rachelle Golden (2020)
- Hatmaker Law Group
- Events
Lilia Gonzales Chavez (2017)
- Executive Director, Fresno Arts Council
- Special Events
Clarice Krikorian (2010)
- Retired Registered Nurse
- Special Events, Chair
Samantha Leon, (2020)
- Little Lion Photography Co.
Kate McKnight (2016)
- Faculty, Fresno State and University High School
- Nominations, Chair
Elva Rodriguez (2016)
- Retired Faculty, Administrator, FUSD
- Nominations
tony sanders (2017)
- Founder, Shine! Youth Theatre
- Development, Co-Chair
Haley Wagner, Chair (2018)
- Arthur J.Gallagher and Co., Area Vice President
- Development, Chair
Cindy Wathen-Kennedy (2019)
- Public Relations
- Marketing and PR, Co-Chair
Graduates of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D) Committee
Jacqueline Alvarez (2016 Graduate)
Department of Philosophy and Women's Studies
Tessa Barretto (2019 Graduate)
Department of MCLL
Katrina Bissett (2018 Graduate)
Department of Philosophy and Music
Jamie Boley (2014 Graduate)
Department of Art and Design
Stephanie Bradshaw (2015 Graduate)
Department of Art and Design
Joe Castelan (2016 Graduate)
Department of Media, Communications and Journalism
Elizabeth Drioane (2012 Graduate)
Department of Communication
Cathleen Fagundes (2017 Graduate)
Department of Communication
Miguel Gastelum (2016 Graduate)
Department of Theatre Arts
Gailan Gray (2014 Graduate)
Department of Art and Design
Cactus Harris (2012/2015 Graduate)
Department of Music
Kaile Hunt (2017 Graduate)
Department of Philosophy & Media, Communications and Journalism
Sarah Kneeland (2019 Graduate)
Department of Communication
Katelyn Spencer (2014 Graduate)
Department of Art and Design
Alejandra Tejeda (2017 Graduate)
Department of Music
| Name | Term of Service |
|---|---|
| Joyce Aiken | 2004-2020 |
| Henry Andersen | 1983-1988 |
| Calvin Antrim | 1983-1985 |
| Dolly Arredondo | 1980-1981 |
| Larry Balakian | 1999-2014 |
| Robert Barrett | 1980-1988 |
| George Blair | 1980-1990 |
| David Bonetto | 1999-2005, 2017-2020 |
| Elizabeth Bonner | 1989-1999 |
| Tricia Bowlby | 1999-2000 |
| Don Brewer | 1980-1991 |
| Bruce Bronzan | 1980-1984 |
| Cooper Collins | 1985-1990 |
| Noal Collura | 1982-1991 |
| Phebe Conley | 1980-1989 |
| Barbara Dahl | 2002-2004 |
| Kip Davis | 1985-1991 |
| Karen Derderian | 1988-1990 |
| Mary DiViccaro | 2002-2004 |
| Daniel Duke | 2007-2009 |
| Susan Early | 2005-2013 |
| Jeff Eben | 1999-2000 |
| Ray Ensher | 1999-2000 |
| Babs Eskin | 2011-2020 |
| Edward Fanucchi Sr. | 1999-2005 |
| Pat Farzaroli | 1999-2000 |
| Cynthia George | 2007-2011 |
| Denise K. Graziani | 2012-2016 |
| Maria Gutierrez | 2007-2012 |
| Coke Hallowell | 1980-1991 |
| Gary Hanson | 1988-1993 |
| Pauline Hanson | 1980-1988 |
| William Hanson | 1989-1990 |
| Walter Harris | 1982-1987 |
| Jim Hendrix | 2006-2009 |
| Winifred Hollingsworth | 1982-1991 |
| Judy Hulst | 2006-2014 |
| Jeanette Ishii | 1982-1990 |
| Bernard Karian | 1982-1988 |
| Robert Kastner | 1983-1984 |
| Judith Kuipers, Ph.D. | 2010-2020 |
| Peggy Lang | 1987-1991 |
| Judith Lau | 1984-1989 |
| Chris Long | 2007-2014 |
| Valera Lyles | 1980-1987 |
| Bob Mallek | 1999-2010 |
| Nikiko Masumoto | 2014-2018 |
| Jack McDermott | 2005-2009 |
| Hon. Joan McIntosh | 1989-1991 |
| Marguerite McMenamin | 2003-2004 |
| Lyla Mon Pere Brewer | 1980-1991 |
| Ralph Moradian | 1980-1984 |
| Annette Newman | 1987-1990 |
| Mike Nury | 2009-2013 |
| Michelle O'Laughlin | 1989-1993, 2004-2009 |
| James Perkins | 1987-1990 |
| Jerri Peters | 2002-2012 |
| Judy Pierrot | 1999-2006 |
| Ed Plumb | 1985-1986 |
| Gloria Plumb | 1986-1988 |
| Vinci Ricchiuti | 1989-1991 |
| Carole Sarkisian-Bonard | 1990-2000 |
| Craig Scharton | 1987-1990 |
| Vernon Selland | 1983-1984 |
| Candy Singh | 2006-2009 |
| Warren Thompson | 1985-1986 |
| Patricia Tsai Tom | 1999-2001 |
| Ralph Victor | 1980-1981 |
| Frank Villegas | 1980-1981 |
| Daniel Whitehurst | 1980-1985 |
| William Ziering | 1982-1989 |