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 A. Dunn, Board Member

Melinda A. Dunn, MBA ’81

Chair, Board of Trustees
Global CFO & Chief Compliance Officer (Retired)
Sequoia Capital

Barbara Mendelson, Chair, Board of Trustees

Barbara Mendelson, BS ’84

Past-Chair, Board of Trustees
Certified Public Accountant (Retired)

Chip Conradi, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees

Chip Conradi, JD ’78, MBA ’81

Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
Treasurer & Vice President of Tax (Retired)
The Clorox Company

Nicholas B. Dirks

Former Chancellor and Vice Chairman
President and CEO of the NY Academy of Sciences
Former UC Berkeley Chancellor

Tracey Edwards, Board Member

Tracey Edwards, JD ’81, LLM ’83

Managing Principal, Global Shared Services (Retired)
Deloitte

Dr. Robert H. Patterson, Board Member

Dr. Robert H. Patterson, MS ’04

Worldwide Tax & Customs Controller
Microsoft Corporation

Francis Ryu, Board Member

Francis Ryu, JD ’95

Principal
Ryu Law Firm

Nancy Tully, Board Member

Nancy Tully, JD ’92

Attorney (Retired)

Betty Yee, Board Member

Betty Yee, MPA ’81

(Former) Controller
State of California

Diane C. Yu

Counselor & Executive Director
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)