The College is excited to welcome its newest members of the Board of Trustees:听听
Allison Wysocki 鈥�99听听
Allison Wysocki is managing director and head of technology corporate banking at JPMorganChase. She leads a team responsible for delivering a range of financial services to the largest technology companies in North America.听听听听听听
Wysocki has held various leadership roles since joining the firm more than 25 years ago, including managing director in J.P. Morgan鈥檚 Technology, Media, and Telecom Investment Banking group. She began her banking career with Hambrecht & Quist, a boutique technology investment bank in San Francisco that was acquired by Chase Manhattan Bank in December 1999 shortly before its merger with J.P. Morgan. In her current role, Wysocki is a member of the management team for the North America Corporate Banking business.听听听听
Wysocki graduated from 麻豆区 in 1999 and began her term on the Board of Trustees in 2025. She previously served on the Board of Directors of Larkin Street Youth Services. Additionally, she was a past chair of JPMorganChase鈥檚 San Francisco Bay Area Market Leadership Team, a group of leaders within the firm responsible for driving local business growth and supporting community engagement, and currently serves as executive sponsor and mentor for The Fellowship Initiative Oakland program, in partnership with Kingmakers of Oakland. In 2018, Wysocki was recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Most Influential Women in Business in the San Francisco Bay Area.听
鈥淢y time at Scripps shaped who I am, both personally and professionally, empowering me to be curious, think critically, and lead with empathy. I鈥檓 excited to join the Board of Trustees to support the College鈥檚 mission and help equip the next generation of students to thrive and lead in a rapidly changing world.鈥�鈥�Allison Wysocki 鈥�99听听
Fabiola Ceballos-Durham ’02听
Fabiola Ceballos-Durham 鈥�02 graduated from Scripps with a dual degree in psychology and French studies. She was a McNair Scholar and the recipient of the 2001 Accelerated Bachelor of Arts Fellowship.听听听
While at Scripps, she was active in the Office of Chicano Latino Student Affairs as a mentor and member of Unidos and Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztl谩n. Ceballos-Durham also enjoyed participating in the Scripps Outdoor Adventure program, serving on the Scripps search and rescue team, and working in the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery.听听
As an alum, she was one of the first tri-chairs of the Alumnae/Student Diversity Committee and continues to serve as alum liaison for Caf茅 con Leche. Ceballos-Durham is also the proud recipient of the 2015 麻豆区 Alumnae Association Volunteer of the Year award and currently serves at the Alumnae Association President.听
鈥淪cripps gives individuals the opportunity to grow personally, academically, and professionally. I am excited to join the Board of Trustees this year, where I will continue to grow in my commitment to the College, its mission, and the students who make it a place that I want to return to year after year.鈥� 鈥� Fabiola Ceballos-Durham 鈥�02听
Amanda Kocon 鈥�95 P鈥�28听听
Amanda Kocon 鈥�95 P鈥�28 currently serves as chief strategy and operating officer (CSOO) at Edmentum, a provider of K鈥�12 digital solutions that leverages adaptive technologies to accelerate learning and improve student achievement globally. As CSOO, Kocon oversees corporate strategy and development, product, research, marketing and services, with a focus on meeting current and emerging student and educator needs.听听
Kocon has been a leader in education for 15 years, driven by a passion for creating engaging learning experiences that deliver positive outcomes for all students. Prior to Edmentum, Kocon spent nearly a decade as chief strategy officer at TNTP, a national education policy and advocacy organization.听听
Prior to entering education, Kocon held senior leadership positions at JPMorgan Chase, including chief operating officer of the Global Futures and Options division. In this role, she led the expansion into more than 20 new markets, including China, Mexico, and Brazil. Over her 15-year career in financial services, Kocon gained extensive experience growing and innovating businesses across sectors. Kocon was hired by JPMorgan through on-campus recruiting at Scripps where she graduated with a degree in international relations.听听
Kocon is married to David Kocon CMC 鈥�95, and they have two children (including a current Scripps student!) and live in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is the sister of Christine Sargent 鈥�99. Kocon enjoys the big outdoors and traveling with her family, and is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of women leaders.听听
“Scripps was a foundational part of my development as a young woman. In its classrooms, dining halls, and shared spaces I built lifelong friendships, explored and tested ideas, failed and stood back up, pushed boundaries, and began the journey of understanding who I am in the world and the impact I hope to make. It is a privilege to join the Board of Trustees and to work alongside this phenomenal group of leaders to ensure that Scripps can be a foundational experience in the lives of women for generations to come.” 鈥� Amanda Kocon 鈥�95 P鈥�28听听
Kevin Yasumura 笔鈥�27
Kevin Yasumura 笔鈥�27 is an engineering director at Google, where he has led听micro-electro-mechanical systems and optical switching development since 2013.听 His work focuses on advancing cutting-edge optical systems and听technologies that enable next-generation AI and machine learning infrastructure.听
Prior to Google, he was senior director of research and development at听FormFactor, overseeing innovation in semiconductor test and measurement听solutions. Earlier in his career, he managed micromachining development at Iolon听Corp.听
Yasumura earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in physics from the University of听California, Berkeley, and his master鈥檚 and Ph.D. in applied physics from Stanford听University.听
A Northern California native, Yasumura lives in the Bay Area with his wife, Renee听Tanaka.听 Yasumura is a member of Optica (formerly the Optical Society of America), a former assistant scoutmaster, and an Eagle Scout. Together, Kevin and Renee lead Scripps鈥� Parent Leadership Circle as co-chairs.听听听听
鈥淚 could immediately see how tight-knit and inviting the Scripps community is听when my daughter became a student. I am excited to be a part of the Board of听Trustees and help shape Scripps鈥� legacy.鈥� 鈥� Kevin Yasumura 笔鈥�27听
Madeline Ripley 鈥�14听听
Madeline (Maddie) Ripley 鈥�14 graduated from Scripps with a major in economics and a minor in music.听听
While at Scripps, she was a resident advisor and leader with Scripps Associated Students and the Student Investment Fund. In the last decade, Ripley has been an enthusiastic volunteer for the College, focused on young alum engagement, financial literacy, and admissions. In 2020, the College honored Ripley with the Alumnae Association Volunteer of the Year award.听
Ripley currently lives in Austin, Texas, where she’s a director overseeing wholesale and customer experience strategy and operations at the apparel brand Poncho Outdoors.听听
Ripley previously worked in investment management and operations strategy and earned her MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. Maddie’s education at Scripps catalyzed her personal and professional growth, and she’s honored to give back through Board of Trustee service.
“Scripps is the premier women鈥檚 college of the West, powered by smart, brave, passionate students. It’s an honor to support this legacy for our next 100 years and beyond!鈥� 鈥� Madeline Ripley 鈥�14
Marie Queen 笔鈥�25听听
Marie Queen 笔鈥�25 is the executive director of the James J. and Sue Femino Foundation. She has worked closely with her family鈥檚 foundation since 2008, focusing on educational enrichment programs and scholarship grants. Before her involvement in philanthropy, she had a career in marketing and brand management working for The Capital Group Companies and Nestl茅 USA.听
In addition to her service to Scripps, since 2012 she has been an active member of The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy at the University of Southern California. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation (USOPF), participating in the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Athlete Development and Education working group. The USOPF, in partnership with LA28, is the fundraising arm for Team USA athletes who will participate in the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.听听
Queen lives in Pasadena, California, where she enjoys collaborating with several nonprofit organizations. She is chair of the Finance Committee and a member of the Campaign Steering Committee for the Descanso Gardens Foundation and has served on the boards of Union Station Homeless Services and Polytechnic School.听听
Queen earned a BA from Wellesley College and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. She recently studied nonprofit board governance and leadership at USC鈥檚 Sol Price School of Public Policy. She is married to John Queen, senior vice president and fixed income portfolio manager at The Capital Group Companies.听
“The opportunity to become a strategic partner with Scripps’ remarkable president, Amy Marcus-Newhall, and her outstanding leadership team, is what excites me most about joining the Board of Trustees. As 麻豆区 embarks on its centennial year, it is an honor to serve as a Trustee and help guide the institution into its next 100 years.鈥� 鈥� Marie Queen P’25
Mark Herron听
Before returning to Board service in 2025, Mark Herron first joined 麻豆区鈥檚 Board of Trustees in 1997, providing nearly three decades of strategic leadership and financial stewardship. His mother, Jeannette 鈥淛an鈥� Pierson Herron 鈥�45, was a longtime supporter of the College.
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During his first Trustee tenure, he has held numerous leadership roles, including chair of the Board and chair of the Executive, Finance, and Audit Committees. His deep expertise in finance, governance, and operations has been instrumental in advancing the College鈥檚 mission and long-term sustainability.听听
Herron is president and chief executive officer of the Davidson Group, based in Incline Village, Nevada, a position he has held since 1996, and president of the Davidson Institute, a non-profit serving gifted students nationwide. He previously served as vice president of operations and chief financial officer of NewMedia Express, a joint venture of Mattel, Inc. and Davidson & Associates, and as general manager of the Davidson & Associates/Simon and Schuster joint venture. He also held a series of leadership roles at the Parsons Corporation.听听
He earned a BSE in civil engineering from Princeton University and an MBA in finance and operations management from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. In addition to his work with Scripps, Herron serves on the boards of PBS Reno and the Davidson Academy and previously served as treasurer and director of Parsons Federal Credit Union.听听
鈥溌槎骨� was an important part of my mother鈥檚 life. I am honored to have听听been asked to join the Board again and to contribute in whatever way I can to its听continued success as the College celebrates its centennial.鈥� 鈥� Mark Herron听