Alumni Spotlight: Helen Tombropoulos, Class of 1950
By Daniela X. SandovalAt 20, Helen Tombropoulos left Berkeley with a degree in public law and a hunger for the world, what followed was a life few could imagine.
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.
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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
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