The University of Oregon Alumni Association congratulates its 2021-23 board president, Maylian Pak, and welcomes eight new alumni directors.
Maylian Pak, MA ’05 (geography)
Eugene, Oregon
Maylian Pak, originally from Alabama’s Gulf Coast, relocated to Oregon from Washington, DC, following completion of undergraduate studies in geography and international affairs at the University of Mary Washington. While at the UO, Maylian served as a graduate teaching fellow and on the UO Graduate Council. She currently serves as the director of donor relations at Oregon Community Foundation.
Dominique Beaumonte, BA ’03 (ethnic studies)
Sacramento, California
Dominique is the communications and development director for an education non profit. He has a passion for community engagement and is a founding board member of UO’s Black Alumni Network. His MEd is from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and he is completing an MDiv at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Joyce Lynn Garrett, BA ’68, MA ’73, MS ’81, PhD ’82 (curriculum and instruction)
Milton-Freewater, Oregon
Joyce enjoyed a 35-year career in education before retiring from Boise State as Professor and Dean of the College of Education. She served on non-profit boards in several states and is a life member of Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Delta Pi, and the Association of Teacher Educators. She also holds a BS from Oregon State University.
Debbie (Schloe) Kagawa, BS ’80 (recreation administration)
Huntington Beach, California
Debbie is the branch manager for Capital Resources & Insurance, Inc., a registered investment adviser in California. She is president of the Orange County Ducks Chapter, having served in that position for six years. Next up will be working with the chapter on increasing alumni engagement. Debbie definitely loves her Ducks!
April Koda, BA ’06 (business administration)
Charlotte, North Carolina
April is the director of trade promotions at The Simply Good Foods Company. She is a first-generation Oregon graduate and former Oregon Ducks football intern and actively supports all Oregon athletics. April served on the board of the Denver Ducks and is a volunteer for the Duck Alumni Recruiting Team.
Eduardo (“Eddy”) Morales, ’04 (planning, public policy and management; Spanish)
Gresham, Oregon
Eddy is a Councilor at City of Gresham. In his spare time, Eddy dedicates himself to volunteerism and public service. He is the Treasurer of the Democratic Party of Oregon, founder of East County Rising, and serves on several boards. Eddy was a co-founder of the Patos Alumni Network for the UO’s Latinx community. While at the UO, Eddy was involved in student government and organizing campus activities.
Kanealii Ng-Osorio, BS ’98 (psychology)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Kanealii is a portfolio manager at Kamehameha Schools. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at the UO and was involved in student government. Kanealii served as chapter president for the Hawaii Ducks. He earned an MBA from Georgia State University and is a Certified Project Management Professional from PMI.
Alexa Tieu Whippo, BS '10 (journalism)
Gilbert, Arizona
Alexa is the on-air promotions editor, producer, and graphic designer for Bally Sports Arizona in Phoenix. Alexa served as chapter president of the Desert Ducks. She is an active member of the Association for Women in Sports Media, the Asian American Journalists Association, and the Arizona chapter of Women in Sports and Entertainment.
Julia Wong, BS ’18 (business administration)
Eugene, Oregon
Julia serves on the fundraising team at the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, a local rare disease nonprofit founded by the late UO President David Frohnmayer. During her time as an undergraduate, Julia was a member of the weightlifting club and competed on the state and national level. She is currently pursuing her masters of nonprofit management at the UO.