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
Our Vision
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The Donor Impact Report tracks key initiatives and our progress toward executing our mission.
Strategic Direction
Learn how the Cal Alumni Association is demonstrating its continued commitment to our UC Berkeley community.
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Leadership Team
The Cal Alumni Association’s Leadership Team leads the association in executing our mission and strategic vision.
Board of Directors
The Cal Alumni Association’s Board of Directors guide the association and serve the UC Berkeley community.
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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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.
News from the Cal Alumni Association
From Sociology to Supply Chains: How Amrita Bhasin ’23 Is Rewriting Retail’s Waste Story
By Urja UpadhyayaAfter 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.
From the Court to the Cause: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Lifelong Stand for Justice
By Marquis ChambersFor Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, justice has never been a sideline pursuit. In this intimate interview with UC Berkeley journalism student Marquis Chambers ’26, the basketball legend traces a throughline from the civil rights era to today’s fight for democracy, urging young people to stay in the work for the long haul.
Introducing CAA’s New Executive Director and CEO
By Laura SmithJohn Clamme joins the Cal Alumni Association as its next executive director and CEO, bringing decades of experience across higher education, alum relations and engagement, athletics, and campus partnership.
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