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Give us a call or send us an email at:

Executive Director of Development
Sarah Strozza
(949) 824-0629
sstrozza@uci.edu

Senior Associate Director of Development
Fatima Rizvi-Flores
(949) 824-8750
fatima.r@uci.edu

Dean’s Arts Board

The Dean’s Arts Board is a non-governing advisory group that supports the Dean of the Claire Trevor School of the Arts in advancing the School's mission and strategic direction. Composed of engaged professionals, alumni, and community leaders, Dean's Arts Board members serve as ambassadors for UCI Arts, helping champion opportunities that elevate the School’s vision and create meaningful impact for its students.

Jennifer Segerstrom, Dean Tiffany López, Richard Ruszat, and Cheryll Ruszat at a celebration of New Swan Shakespeare Festival

Sheila Peterson and Susan Hori, Co-Chairs of the Scholarship Committee

Dean's Arts Board members Lucy Sun and Carol J. Choi with Dean Tiffany López

Dean's Arts Board member Mary Watson Bruce

Dean's Arts Board member Dr. Steven M. Sorenson and Eric Shay

Dean Tiffany López with members Professor Emeritus Don Hill and Sarah Strozza

Dean's Arts Board member Reza Jahangiri and Dean Tiffany López at a Claire Trevor Society event

Co-Chairs and Dean's Arts Board members Cheryll and Richard Ruszat at the inaugural Claire Trevor Society event.

Board Members

Tiffany Ana López, Ph.D.
Claire Trevor Dean of the Arts

Susan Hori, Board Chair
UCI Arts Scholarship Committee Chair
UC Irvine Foundation Trustee
Partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Matt Bailey, ‘12
Entrepreneur, Creative, Educator, BFA MBA MS
Adjunct Professor, UCI Paul Merage
School of Business
Community Supporter

Joan Beall +
Community Supporter

Carol J. Choi, ’85
UCI Foundation Trustee
Founder, United Exchange Corporation

Jaime DeJong*
Senior Director, Marketing and Communications
Claire Trevor School of the Arts

John R. Evans
Regional Managing Director (Ret.) Wells Fargo Bank
UC Irvine Foundation Trustee

Don Hill*
Professor Emeritus
Claire Trevor School of the Arts
Department of Drama

Reza Jahangiri, ’00
Founder and Former CEO, American Advisors Group
Executive Advisor & Investor

Diana Martin
President and CEO, Diana Martin Gifts
Community Supporter

Tom Nielsen +
UC Irvine Foundation Trustee Emeritus
President, The Nielsen Company

Sheila Peterson
UC Irvine Foundation Trustee
President, Beachside Books LLC

Cheryll Ruszat
Claire Trevor Society Co-Chair
UC Irvine Foundation Trustee
Executive Director, Montessori Schools of Irvine

Richard Ruszat
Claire Trevor Society Co-Chair
UC Irvine Foundation Trustee
President, Montessori Schools of Irvine

Derek Sabori, ’95, MBA ‘02*
Executive Director, UC Irvine Alumni Association

Steven M. Sorenson, M.D.
President, Steven M. Sorenson Foundation

Patrick Brien*
President & CEO, Arts Orange County

Sarah Strozza*
Executive Director of Development
Claire Trevor School of the Arts

Lucy Sun
Managing Director, Goldman Sachs and Co. (Ret)
UCI Foundation Trustee

Mary Watson-Bruce, Ph.D., ’81, ‘82
Community Supporter

Ellen Ruskin-Gillman, Ph.D. +
Associate of the Chancellor, UC Irvine

* Ex-officio Members
+ Honorary Members

Contact Us

For questions about the Dean’s Arts Board or how to make a difference at the UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts, please contact:

Sarah Strozza
Executive Director of Development
(949) 824-0629
sstrozza@uci.edu