Collins College Alumni
Collins Alumni Society
Chartered in 1985, the Collins Alumni Society is chapter of the Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association that fosters, maintains and supports a mutually beneficial network with the university and the hospitality industry. It is the largest and most active alumni chapter across the university. With more than 5,500 alumni around the globe, the Collins Alumni Society helps keep Collins grads engaged with the college and university, offering a full calendar of events and opportunities for alumni throughout the year.
Collins Alumni Society Board of Directors
Nestor Gonzalez, '14
Director of Wine, The Original Wine Club
Michael Varias, '15
Danielle Rogacion, '14
Rocio Antonio, '20
Briana Carpio, '16
Erick Chavez, '14
Nishant (Nish) Kharod, '11
Paul Pao Tchen, '90
LeeAnn Ubalde, '18
Barbara West, '20
Executive Education
Court of Master Sommeliers
Collins College is proud to offer alumni the rare chance to earn Level I and II Certification through the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers, the only program of its kind in Southern California. This intensive two-day course is ideal for those with prior wine service experience or who completed HRT 315 or 316. Open exclusively to Cal Poly Pomona-affiliated individuals, including Collins alumni.
