Huntington Beach, Calif. — Golden West College has selected Jennifer Mower as the new director of the GWC Foundation. Mower began in her new role on Jan. 29, and replaces longtime Foundation Director Bruce Berman, who retired in June 2024.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Mower to Golden West College,” says President Meridith Randall. “Jennifer’s experience with donor cultivation and corporate partnerships, in addition to her extensive connections in Orange County, make her an excellent choice to lead the GWC Foundation. We know her expertise will help open new doors for our students, strengthen partnerships and enhance the College’s opportunities for growth.”
Mower has more than 25 years of experience working with mission-driven organizations and comes to GWC from the Orange County Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, where she served as Director of Development since 2016. Other previous roles include Director of Corporate Relations for the Salvation Army’s Southern California Division, and Director of Development for One Legacy Foundation.
“I am honored to join the Golden West College Foundation and excited to support its mission of advancing education and opportunities for all students,” says Mower. “I look forward to collaborating with donors, community partners, and campus leaders to expand opportunities for students, raise awareness in the community about all that GWC has to offer, and drive meaningful impact for the College.”
Mower has a Masters of Arts in Communications and Bachelors of Arts in Communications, both from California State University, Fullerton. She currently lives in Whittier with her husband and two daughters.
