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About the Cal Alumni Association

The Cal Alumni Association (CAA) provides all Cal graduates with rewarding connections to the university, to fellow alums, and to current students. Founded by the original graduates of the University of California in 1872, the Cal Alumni Association today represents more than half a million alums living throughout the world.

Our Mission

To cultivate a lifelong relationship with our alma mater by connecting and inspiring alums, students, and the campus community through meaningful and inclusive opportunities. We foster a culture that celebrates diversity, creates a sense of belonging, and advances equity.

Our Vision

All Cal alums worldwide feel welcomed and are actively engaged with the University of California, Berkeley for life.

Thank you for your support!

The Donor Impact Report tracks key initiatives and our progress toward executing our mission.

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Strategic Direction

Learn how the Cal Alumni Association is demonstrating its continued commitment to our UC Berkeley community.

The Way Forward
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Leadership Team

The Cal Alumni Association’s Leadership Team leads the association in executing our mission and strategic vision.

Meet the Leadership Team
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Board of Directors

The Cal Alumni Association’s Board of Directors guide the association and serve the UC Berkeley community.

Meet the Board of Directors
Roberts poses with Oski at Kaiser Permanente's pediatric ward. Roberts has found ways to bridge her work at Kaiser and Cal through initiatives like the Cal Corporate Committee at Kaiser. On one occasion, she invited Oski and his ambassador to the pediatric ward. / Courtesy of Marsha Roberts

Visit Us

We look forward to serving you on campus! Stop by Alumni House on your next visit to Berkeley.

Alumni House
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Cal Alumni Association

1 Alumni House
Berkeley, CA 94720
888.CAL.ALUM
510.900.8225
fax: 510.642.6252
[email protected]

Support the Cal Alumni Association

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and self-funded organization, CAA relies on alumni support to operate its programs and provide scholarships to Cal students. When you make a contribution to CAA, you enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that your gift will have significant impact on vital programming for alumni and students, as well as on the future of the university.

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News from the Cal Alumni Association

Alumni Chapter leaders pose together outdoors at Alumni House during the 2026 Alumni Chapter Leadership Conference. Alumni Chapter leaders from across the country gather at the 2026 Alumni Chapter Leadership Conference.
Cal Culture

Cal Alumni Leaders Gather to Strengthen Chapters Nationwide

By Urja Upadhyaya

At the Cal Alumni Chapter Leadership Conference, alums from across the country reflected on the university’s evolving landscape and strengthened the communities they lead beyond Berkeley.

Sean Nam, Dylan Coty, Marisa Guterman ’10, and Keith Gerchak on stage at Alumni House, in conversation about networks, resilience, and the long road from idea to screen. Sean Nam, Dylan Coty, Marisa Guterman ’10, and Keith Gerchak on stage at Alumni House, in conversation about networks, resilience, and the long road from idea to screen.
Cal Culture

Make Your Movie: The Power of Networks in Independent Filmmaking

By Urja Upadhyaya

At Alumni House, filmmakers gathered to talk about independent filmmaking. From student-led productions to a feature film twelve years in the making, the evening revealed how community, resourcefulness, and relentless persistence shape the path from idea to screen.

Amrita Bhasin ’23, on stage, speaking at the One Young World 2025 Summit in Munich during a circular economy plenary session. Amrita Bhasin ’23, on stage, speaking at the One Young World 2025 Summit in Munich during a circular economy plenary session.
Cal Culture

From Sociology to Supply Chains: How Amrita Bhasin ’23 Is Rewriting Retail’s Waste Story

By Urja Upadhyaya

After witnessing textile waste in India as a child, Amrita Bhasin ’23 began questioning the systems behind overproduction. At Berkeley, she expanded on her experience through sociology and entrepreneurship. Today, she builds circular solutions that help retailers rethink excess and reduce waste at scale.