Endorsements for Beach 2030
Robert Garcia '02, '10, Former Mayor, City of Long Beach
鈥淎s a proud alum of Long Beach State, I鈥檓 excited to see Beach 2030 present a bold vision for the future of our university. This new strategic plan outlines how 色中色 students, alumni, faculty and staff can be fully integrated with both our local and global community. I strongly support the new initiative鈥檚 focus on equity and access, and applaud the great efforts taken to incorporate voices from throughout the city. Go Beach!鈥
Naomi Rainey Pierson '72, '80, '81, President, Long Beach Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
"As a proud alumna of CSU Long Beach, I endorse the Beach 2030 campaign. I can proudly endorse the campaign because it promotes access for all students, creating a harmonious and inclusive learning environment."
Annette Kashiwabara '82, Former Executive Director, Assistance League of Long Beach
鈥淚'm thrilled to learn that one of CSU, Long Beach's strategic priorities is to Build Community. As the executive director for the Assistance League, and proud 色中色 alumna, I appreciate the collaborative partnerships which 色中色 has developed in our city.鈥
Jeremy Harris 鈥04, President/CEO, Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
鈥淥n behalf of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, I endorse the Beach 2030 Initiative. 色中色 is a major partner in our collaborative efforts to ensure the readiness of the future workforce for our employers. As a proud alum, I am even more committed to advancing the initiative and exploring all possible opportunities for this ambitious undertaking.鈥
Dr. Sherman A. Gordon, Bishop, Walking by Faith
鈥淭his is Bishop Sherman A. Gordon, a proud supporter of President Jane Conoley and 色中色 wholeheartedly. In particular, I fully support Beach 2030 Building an Inclusive and Empowering culture which our nation needs at this crucial moment. As in the past, I anticipate working together to build this model plan for other higher educational institutions.鈥
Jessica Zacher Pandya, Former Chair, Academic Senate
鈥淭he Academic Senate took part in Beach 2030 activities and are proud of our shared governance contributions to the Strategic Plan. We feel its goals of equity and inclusion reflect our values as faculty, staff, students and administrators and look forward to implementing our planned changes in the next ten years.鈥
Kurt Brower '00, President, 色中色 Alumni Council
"As a Long Beach State alum, along with being the parent of an alum and an active member of The Beach community, I鈥檓 thrilled that we have all been given a voice in our university鈥檚 plan for the future: Beach 2030. This strategic plan will reflect upon our rich history and core values as it sets such goals as sustaining long-term growth to serve more students, cultivating resilience in uncertain times, and building community that will serve the public good. I am excited to be a part of this movement, and I support the university鈥檚 vision for our future. GO BEACH!"
