Golden Gate University Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees at Golden Gate University serves as the governing body responsible for overseeing the university’s strategic direction, financial health, and overall governance. Comprised of experienced professionals and leaders from various fields, the board works to ensure the institution’s mission is upheld, providing guidance on policies, long-term planning, and resource allocation. They play a crucial role in maintaining the university’s academic integrity, financial stability, and accountability, ensuring that the university continues to thrive and meet the educational needs of its students and community.
Melinda Dunn
Chair of the Board
Chair, Investment Committee
Melinda Dunn is the Chair Elect of the GGU Board of Trustees and the retired Global CFO and CCO of Sequoia Capital where she worked for 25 years on entrepreneurial and multinational financial services.
Chip Conradi
Board of Trustees Vice-Chair and Secretary
Chair, Academic Affairs Committee
Chair, Governance & Nominating Committee
Chip Conradi is currently the Vice-Chair and Secretary of the GGU Board of Trustees and has been an active GGU alumnus, serving on the Law Dean’s Advisory Board, and as a member of various Board Committees over the years.
Barbara Mendelson
Immediate Past-Chair
Chair, Finance & Operations Committee
Barbara Mendelson is the Past-Chair of the Board of Trustees of Golden Gate University. She is an alum of GGU, receiving a BA in Business.
Francis Ryu
Chair, Audit & Risk Committee
Francis Ryu, who is fluent in Korean, is a business attorney who leverages trial success and dispute resolution skills to help clients prevent future threats to their companies.
Nancy Tully
Chair, Advancement Committee
Nancy and her husband, Herb, have deep roots in the San Francisco Bay Area. Nancy earned her BA from UC Berkeley and went on to be a teacher and raise a family.
Nicholas B. Dirks
Board of Trustees Member
Nicholas Dirks is an internationally renowned historian and anthropologist who currently serves as President and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences. He was the 10th Chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley, where he launched key initiatives in data science, arts, and undergraduate education, and strengthened partnerships with global institutions.
Dr. Robert H. Patterson
Board of Trustees Member
Robert Patterson is the Director and Worldwide Tax & Trade Controller at Microsoft. Previously, Robert worked on initiatives related to global and domestic tax compliance and policies with the Big Four accounting firms, multinational companies Walmart and American Express, and the state of Kansas where he helped draft tax legislation.
Betty Yee
Board of Trustees Member
Betty Yee served as California State Controller from 2015 to 2023. A proud product of San Francisco public schools, Betty earned a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, where she returned to serve on the Cal Alumni Association board to help raise funds for much-needed scholarships.
Diane C. Yu
Board of Trustees Member
Diane Yu is the Counselor to Leadership at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and the Executive Director of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Community Programs, overseeing initiatives like the NYUAD Summer Academy and the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program.
