Deana Mesa

Deana Mesa is a seasoned professional in alumni engagement and business development with a diverse background in non-profit leadership. Currently serving as the Director of Alumni Volunteer Engagement for the University of California, Riverside since May 2023, Deana previously held the position of Business Development & Membership Director at the Los Angeles Business Council from 2019 to 2022. Other notable roles include Associate Director at the Alzheimer's Association® (2016-2018), Director of Development at the Arthritis Foundation (2015-2016), Development and Events Manager at the Foundation Fighting Blindness (2013-2015), and Development Manager at the National MS Society (2010-2013). Deana Mesa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UCLA.