Join us in celebrating The College Leaders
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences proudly recognizes our exceptional alumni through The College Leaders program. Our leaders are distinguished individuals who bring honor to Arizona State University and the college through their personal successes in business, research and community service. Each member showcases extraordinary leadership skills while driving positive change locally and internationally.
Our impressive list of 50+ leaders share a passion for education, an appreciation for the arts and sciences and a record of remarkable achievements. Every year, we’ll add new members to our growing network of ASU alumni who have continuously demonstrated excellence and learned to thrive.
Robert Kestelik
Bachelor of Arts in the School of International Letters and Cultures, Japanese
1994
Michael Convey
Bachelor's degree in English
1982
Cheryl Najafi
Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Communication
1992, 1996
Reyna Montoya
Transborder Studies and Political Science
2012
Clinton Ang
Psychology and Computer Information Systems
1994
Melanie Katzman
Master's and PhD degrees in psychology
1982 and 1985
Nikki Halle
Realtor
Bachelor of Arts in communication
1988
Charles "Spike" Lawrence
Entrepreneur and Businessman
Bachelor of Arts in history
1993
Teresa Brandt
Senior director at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals
PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology
2000
Stephen Roe Lewis
Governor of the Gila River Indian Community
Bachelor of Science in American Indian Studies
Kara Keenan Goldin
Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
1989
Nick Lambesis
Founder of The Lambesis Agency
MA English Literature (’74) and Humanities (’72)
1972
Daniel Kolk
Senior Director of Product Development at Hologic
PhD Molecular Genetics
1992
Najla Arekat
Vice President/Wealth Advisor at BBVA Compass
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
1997
Jon Hunter
Worldwide head of sales for digital service management at BMC
BS Criminal Justice/Police Science, Minor in Political Science
1994