Meet the Alumni Engagement Team
Lori Boyle - Executive Director, Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
Lori has been connecting with California Western alumni since 2006. Her goal is to deepen the campus connection and encourage engagement through a variety outreach events, programs, and leadership opportunities both locally and regionally. Lori has dedicated over 25 years of her career in higher education in the areas of alumni engagement, development, event, program, and volunteer management. She previously served as Director of Alumni Relations at UCLA School of Law, UCLA School of Social Welfare, and National University. She also served as Assistant Director of Regional Development at UCSD, Assistant Director of Development at UCLA School of Social Welfare, and Administrative Director for the UCLA Office of Government and Community Relations. Lori received her Master of Social Welfare degree in planning, administration, and community organization from UCLA, a Bachelor of Arts degree in social welfare from California State University, Chico and an Associate Arts degree from Boston University.
Lori was the recipient of the 2014 San Diego County Bar Association Service Award for Distinguished Citizen.
Lori welcomes the opportunity to meet alumni, donors, and friends of the law school. Stay connected!
Julie Michaels - Associate Director, Annual Giving and Regional Programming
Prior to working at California Western, Julie worked at Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for over nine years. Her work included supervising an admissions team who enrolled students into clinical counseling and psychology Master's degrees as well as supporting the certificate team. In addition to her primary role, she coordinated projects with the registrar’s office, operations team, and market teams. Julie received her Master's degree in organization and management from Capella University and her Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from the University of St. Thomas.
As the Associate Director, Julie is responsible for managing the Office of Alumni Engagement's regional club program, annual giving program, and supporting virtual events.
Julie manages the alumni database and responds to alumni requests, creates event and newsletter communications, and continually looks at new ways to enhance alumni programming.
Julie enjoys meeting and working with our dedicated alumni in San Diego County and across the country.