»Alumni Board of Directors Members

Michael Wimberley is an Orange County native and Chapman University graduate, where he earned his B.A. in Strategic and Corporate Communication at just 17, becoming the youngest graduate in the university’s history. He later earned his J.D. from Chapman’s Fowler School of Law with an emphasis in Environmental, Land Use, and Real Estate Law.

During law school, Michael served as President of the Christian Law Student Society, supported faculty as a research assistant and academic fellow, and received the L.S. Palmos Scholarship Award. He now teaches legal analysis as adjunct faculty at Fowler and practices municipal and land use law at Woodruff & Smart.

Outside of work, Michael enjoys fishing, hiking, road trips to Texas, and performing with his family in the Wimberley Bluegrass Band.

Mark Johnson began his career with Teach For America, teaching high school English in Washington, DC, before earning graduate degrees in public policy and education from American University. He spent a decade in the nonprofit sector, working in college access, education advocacy, and policy research. In 2022, he founded the Policy + Strategy Collaborative, a consulting firm supporting mission-driven organizations and leaders.

At Chapman, Mark was active in Phi Kappa Tau, Chapman College Democrats, and Chapman Ambassadors. He enjoys reading, cooking, tennis, travel, and staying connected with his Chapman community.

Alan Peterson is Vice President of Investor Relations & Finance at American Healthcare REIT, where he leads investor communications and strategic initiatives. He works closely with the executive team to maintain strong relationships with the company’s investors.

Previously, Alan was an Analyst at Green Street, contributing to research on multifamily, manufactured housing, single-family rentals, and student housing. His insights have appeared in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and NPR.

Alan holds dual degrees in Business Administration (Finance) and Economics from Chapman University, where he held leadership roles in Phi Kappa Tau, the Investment Group, and the Janes Financial Center Residency Program.

Watch Alan's interview on Argryos College's Podcast "Campus to Career."

Anna is a proud Chapman alumna with a B.S. in Business Administration from the Argyros College. As a Presidential Scholar, she was deeply involved in campus life, including Orientation and performing arts groups like Chapman on Broadway and University Choir.

Anna is now the Director of Development at the Orange County School of the Arts Foundation, where she builds relationships with families and community leaders to support donation-based arts programs. She helps raise over $10 million annually and works closely with OCSA’s leadership, including its Chapman-affiliated President.

She’s married to fellow alum Cole Jackson and continues to champion Chapman through her work with prospective students and families.

Kimberley Kasper is Chief Growth Officer at Strattam, providing strategic go-to-market leadership across its portfolio. She has held senior marketing roles at leading SaaS companies, including CMO positions at Jobvite and SumTotal Systems, and leadership roles at Taleo, WebEx, and Salesforce.

Outside of work, Kimberley is passionate about children and education and has served on the boards of the Young Men's Service League and Sacred Heart Preparatory Parents' Association, was a volunteer for Reading Partners, and was a Girl Scout Troop Leader. Kimberley earned her B.S. in Business Administration from Chapman University and was a member of Gamma Phi Beta.  

Cody Punzal was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, where both family and community are held as significant core values. His values and interests led him to Chapman in the fall of 2016 where he pursued a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. While at Chapman, Cody served as Treasurer of Phi Delta Theta, Data Analysis Chair of Alpha Kappa Psi, Senior Portfolio Manager of the Janes Financial Center Residency Program, Member of the Chapman University Investment Group, Mentor at MoneyThink, and Volunteer at the Chapman Admissions Office.

Today, Cody is an Associate at Houlihan Lokey, on the Financial and Valuation Advisory – Media, Sports & Entertainment team. Prior to joining Houlihan Lokey, Cody was a Senior Analyst at Eureka Capital Partners, LLC.

In his free time, Cody enjoys basketball, video games, anime, EDM music festivals, weightlifting, and running with Koreatown Run Club.

Valerie Smith came to Chapman College on a piano scholarship and earned a business degree with a music minor, later completing a Master’s in Human Resource Management in 1989. She built a career in public education and healthcare, designing programs for low-income families and youth, and served on several nonprofit boards in Apple Valley, where she lived for 30 years.

Now semi-retired, Valerie teaches business at a local community college. She and her husband—whom she met at Chapman—recently moved to Old Towne Orange and enjoy being part of the Chapman community once again. She also volunteers with the Hilbert Museum and ushers at Musco Center for the Arts. Valerie brings a unique perspective from the Chapman College era and is passionate about helping fellow alumni reconnect with the university.

Jessica Winn is a CTP Specialist in the mortgage industry, helping clients achieve their dreams of construction and homeownership. After graduating from Chapman, she began her career in finance in San Diego, later exploring roles in advertising and organizational development.

Jessica’s diverse background includes professional cheer and dance, co-owning JMM Productions, and working with major brands and military performance teams. She’s also appeared in television and print campaigns and held spokesperson roles.

Deeply committed to community service, Jessica has volunteered thousands of hours with military groups, youth programs, animal rescues, and various charities. In her free time, she enjoys the beach, baseball, dancing, hiking, and adventuring with her three children.