Family Leadership Council

Pomona College Family Leadership Council (FLC)

Pomona College’s Family Leadership Council is a select group of dedicated parents and family members who serve as ambassadors to the Pomona family community and volunteer as well as provide philanthropic support in an effort to enhance and grow the Pomona educational experience. The FLC champions the College in transformative ways and also advocates on behalf of the parent and family community to Pomona.

FLC Members Are:

  • Ambassadors for Pomona College who are well-versed in Pomona priorities and initiatives for the purpose of sharing information and engaging past and current parents and families
  • Leaders for family programming, including helping to create engagement opportunities for parents and other family members to strengthen their connection with the College
  • Motivators for financial support to the College, thereby serving as an example for Sagehen families to contribute charitably to Pomona

2023-2024 Family Leadership Council Members

Chair

We are thrilled to have Liz Olson P’23 ’26 as the continuing chair for the 2023-2024 Family Leadership Council. 

Members by Class Year

2023

  • Ashish and Geetika Goel P’23 ’24
  • Joy Yang and Jeff Li P’23
  • Heather Steans and Leo Smith P’16 ’19 ’23

2024

  • Ashish and Geetika Goel P’23 ’24
  • David ’88 and June Kim P’24
  • Patricia and Roger Ong ’89 P’24 ’25
  • Chris Jones and Kira Sorensen P’24 ’26

2025

  • Courtney Klinge and Eric Prosnitz P’25
  • Anil Saboo and Shibani Sanan P’25
  • Nicholas and Dagmara Kokonas P’25
  • Mike and Eiko Mies P’25

2026

  • Jai and Sunita Chulani P’26
  • David and Ginger Komar P’26
  • Elizabeth Olson P’23 ’26
  • Chris Jones and Kira Sorensen P’24 ’26
  • Bill and Alexa Riley P’26

2027

  • Siva Elambooranan and Mridula Pradhan P’27

Trustee Liaison

  • Alicia Zalesin P’14 ’17

Staff Members

  • Christy McCarthy, Assistant Director of Family Giving
  • Jaquelin Pollock, Administrative Assistant

Family Leadership Council Membership Information

Members of the Family Leadership Council are parents or guardians of currently enrolled students or recent graduates of Pomona College. Upon their student's graduation, members may serve up to an additional two years. Each member of the Council is expected to serve a two-year, renewable commitment.

The FLC typically meets on Pomona’s campus 3 – 4 times per year. There are call-in and video options available for members who are not able to join the meetings in person.

Learn More

For more information about the Family Leadership Council, please email Christy McCarthy in the Office of Family Giving.