Office of University Advancement | Offices & Services, Biola University

What We Do

Our Mission:

The mission of Biola's Office of University Advancement is to cultivate engagement and philanthropy that continues a legacy of generosity through strengthening the Biola of today and preserving the Biola of tomorrow. We do this by proactively sharing the story of God's faithfulness to Biola with our alumni, families and donors through developing genuine relationships, inspiring communications and memorable, curated experiences.

Contact Us:

For general questions regarding the Office of University Advancement, contact: (562) 903-4714

For questions regarding your giving to the university, contact Advancement Services: (562) 903-4774 or adv.services@biola.edu

Offices and Services

Department Members

AllAdvancement Communications & Annual GivingAdvancement OperationsAlumni EngagementCampaign OperationsFoundation RelationsGift Planning and Estate ServicesMajor Gifts

David Vazquez

Vice President of University Advancement

Amy Weaver

Senior Director of Advancement Communications & Annual Giving

Joy Bergk

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Kyle Kohner

Advancement Communications Manager

Tim Hoshiko

Leadership Annual Giving Officer

Kathy Chiang

Manager of Gift Operations

George Hsing

Asst Dir, Adv Business Svs

Brian Glaze

Director of Alumni Engagement

Veronica Sansonetti

Alumni Engagement & Events Coordinator

Hilary Dempster

Campaign Director

Ann Shepherd

Director of Foundation Relations

Ella Gentile

Sr. Director of Gift Planning & Estate Services

Scott Singletary

Senior Director of Legacy Planning

Eric Knudson

Regional Development Director

Ken Daughters

Regional Development Director

Kristen Hahn

Regional Development Director, Director of Ruby Women