Director, Alumni and Family Engagement Pomona College | Claremont, California Pomona College announced that Monika Moore, a proud 2003 graduate of the College, has been named the new Director of Alumni and Family Engagement. Moore was selected from a competitive search pool and will begin her position on March 18, 2024. Moore will be an integral member of the senior Advancement team responsible for developing and implementing strategic oversight of Pomona College’s growing alumni and family engagement program. As a visible and proactive partner with the Sagehen community, Moore joins Pomona during a time of growth and discovery as the campus prepares for an ambitious comprehensive campaign. Moore and her team will further strengthen Pomona’s expansive and inclusive portfolio of activities and programs that engage the College’s global network of alumni, parents, families and volunteers. Working in close partnership with faculty, staff, and alumni and family leaders — including the Pomona College Alumni Association Board, Alumni Association Past Presidents Council, and Family Leadership Council — Moore will lead efforts to re-envision events and programming, celebrate Pomona’s steeped traditions and create elevated opportunities for engagement locally, regionally and globally."We are delighted to welcome Monika back to Pomona College,” said Maria Watson, Vice President for Advancement. “Her breadth of experience and deep personal knowledge of Pomona will enable her to provide superb support to our Sagehen community and energize alumni and families here and across the globe to build an even stronger community."Moore’s introduction to and passion for alumni relations began as a student worker in Pomona’s alumni office, located in Seaver House, during her first year at the College. Over the past two decades, Moore has gained broad leadership experience in a range of alumni and constituent programs including Claremont Graduate University, University of La Verne, and Occidental College. Most recently, at Scripps College, Moore has effectively restructured the college’s stewardship efforts, implementing policies and procedures to reestablish and strengthen the program.“I am thrilled to be returning to my alma mater at this crucial time for the institution and for higher education,” said Moore. “The opportunity to bring over two decades of experience in engagement back to Pomona is truly a privilege. I look forward to reconnecting with the alumni I’ve met over the years and getting to know the many alumni and families that are a part of this incredible community. I cannot wait to come home. Chirp!”In addition to earning a bachelor of arts in politics from Pomona College, Moore has a master of arts degree in management from Claremont Graduate University. Moore is an active volunteer for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), serving as a faculty member for the Donor Relations Professionals Conference since 2022, as a member of the District VII Cabinet since 2023 and as a member of the steering committee for the upcoming 2024 joint District VII and VIII conference. Rachel Ellenport led this search with Christina Garrison and Megan Gorman.