2014-2015 Alumnae Board
(l-r.): Rebecca Synott ’06, Emily Ko Wang ’93, Andrea Mills ’72, Julie Chen Woo ’93, Kristan Browne ’86, Susan James ’63, Michelle Tyson ’86,Tara Friedlander ’02, and Madeleine Russell ’15 at the August 2014 Alumnae Board meeting. Westridge School wishes to thank our Alumnae Board members for their strong commitment and unwavering dedication to their alma mater.This year, the group focused primarily on fundraising, networking, and storytelling, while upholding programs such as the Alumnae Phonathons that support the Annual Fund, encouraging participation in campus events and Alumnae Day festivities, and fostering new programs like the Alumnae Ceramics Course. Kristan Browne ’86, Chair Priscilla Dunn Flynn ’47 Tara Friedlander ’02 Susan James ’63 Andrea Mills ’72 Lynne Tsuboi Saito ’63
Catherine Christian Schultz ’71 Dorothy McCay Scully ’54 Michele Shibuya ’86 Rebecca Synott ’06 Dhari Balvin Thein ’86
Michelle Tyson ’86 Emily Ko Wang ’93 Azizi Williams ’96 Julie Chen Woo ’93 Madeleine Russell ’15 (ex officio)
Meet Lisa Vandergriff Lisa Vandergriff Director of Alumnae Affairs Lvandergriff@westridge.org 626.799.1053 ext. 244 Lisa Vandergriff joined Westridge as the Director of Alumnae Affairs in August 2014. Prior to Westridge, Lisa worked at Caltech, Foothill Family Service, and served as the former Community and Schools editor at The Outlook. A member of the Pasadena community for nearly 20 years, Lisa has served numerous roles in the nonprofit and education sectors, following a 10-year career in TV production. Lisa is also a new member of the Westridge parent community — her daughter, Natalie, will join the 7th Grade Class of 2021 this fall. 31