Lee Tacliad

Biography

Lee Tacliad serves as associate director of institutional advancement and alumni engagement at California Western School of Law, advancing the institution's philanthropic and alumni engagement goals through strategic fundraising, donor relations, and volunteer leadership. In this role, Lee manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, develops customized cultivation and stewardship strategies, and secures support for scholarships, annual giving, and key institutional priorities, including the Centennial Campaign. Working closely with law school leadership, alumni, faculty, and community partners, Lee also leads alumni engagement initiatives, supports volunteer boards and committees, and creates meaningful opportunities that strengthen alumni connections and expand long-term support for California Western's mission.

With more than 12 years of experience in higher education, Lee has expertise in alumni relations, fundraising and career development. Prior to joining Cal Western, she served as an associate director of development at UC San Diego and as an employer and alumni engagement manager at Scripps Research. Lee earned a BA in English from the College of William & Mary and a MEd in postsecondary administration and student affairs from the University of Southern California.