49 Under 49
The 49 Under 49 program celebrates exceptional alumni under 49 who are making transformative contributions in their communities and beyond. These prestigious awards recognize the dedication, excellence and impact our graduates demonstrate through their professional achievements, philanthropic endeavors and personal accomplishments. The number "49" honors CSULB's founding year of 1949, linking today's innovators to our university's proud legacy.
Purpose, service, and leadership are not just empty words but a way of life that is reflected in the achievements and impact of over 400,000 exceptional alumni worldwide.
Help us celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of our °µÍøÊÓƵalumni. Let's champion the graduates who are transforming communities and igniting passion in the next wave of Beach innovators!
2026 49 Under 49 Honorees
Illary Archila
MS, Mechanical Engineering '12
Tiffany Ayers
BS, Kinesiology & Physical Education-Athletic Training '03
Thomas Baker
BS, Human Resources Management '07
Helen Barriere
MS, Counseling, Student Development Higher Education '18
Paolo Beltran
MA, Business Administration '05
Carolyn Kusaba Carroll
BS, Chemistry '12
Nathaniel Cayanan
BA, Film and Electronic Media '07
Nohel Corral
MS, Counseling, Student Development Higher Education '07
Vanessa Hernández Cruz
BA, Dance '21
Joseph Day
MS, Physics '10
Shayleen Fay
BS, Marketing '10
Daisy Flores Rangel
BA, Biology ‘07, MS, Biology ‘11
Lena Gonzalez
BA, Political Science '09
Frederick Griefer
MA, Public Administration '06
Jason Allan Gutierrez
BS, Journalism '02
Brenda Heredia
BA, Sociology '14
Sofia Hodjat
BA, Human Development '15, MS, Gerontology, '22
Candice Graham
BS, Journalism '07
Olivia Johnson-Sather
MBA/MFA, Theatre Management '18
Ashley Sanchez Jones
MA, Dance '20
Rosemarie Kathy
BA, English '13
Rachel Kilroy
BA, Studio Art '15
Daniel Kubo
MA, Business Administration '23
Angela LaChica
MA, Kinesiology & Physical Education - Sport Management '05
Connor Lock
MPA, Public Administration '20
Candace Lopez
BA, Anthropology '09, MA, Anthropology '17
Heber Marquez
BA, Liberal Studies ITEP & Multiple Subjects credential '11
Patrick McCollum
BFA, Dance '06
Laura Meier
BA, English Literature and Composition '00
Juan Morales
MS, Electrical Engineering '04
Robert Moya
MPA, Public Administration ‘06
Miles Nevin
BS, Criminal Justice '05, MA, Public Administration '12, Ed.D, Higher Ed Leadership '17
Uduak-Joe Ntuk
BS, Chemical Engineering '06
Karlen Nurijanyan
MPA, Public Administration '19
Diego Parada
BA, Theatre '13
Steven Peterson
BS, Electrical Engineering '13, MS, Electrical Engineering '15
Rae Jillian Rivera
BS, Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology '19
Zanaida Robles
BM, Vocal Performance '02
Mitra Rogers
BS, Finance '03
Mary Anne Rose
BA, Psychology ‘99, MS, Student Development in Higher Education '02
Lance Santiago
BS, Business Operations Management '19
John Scott
MS, Social Work '12
Kagba Suaray
BS, Mathematics '98
Lauren Sylwanowicz
BS, Biology-Physiology ‘10
Chantal Triay
BS, Construction Engineering Management '18
James Tuchscher
BS, Civil Engineering '07
Zulema Uriarte-Elizalde
BS, International Business '10
Chantel Vaultz
BA, Black Studies '07
Ashley (Wysocki) Theel
BA, Recreation '07
Louis Williams
BA, Communication Studies '09, MS, Counseling, Student Development Higher Education '21
