Parent Executive Board
About the Parent Executive Board
The Parent Executive Board (PEB) is a group of inspired parents driving transformative change at UC Irvine. Through their involvement with the Anteater Grant Initiative (AGI) — a program that supports the development and continuation of student-facing programs — members contribute leadership-level gifts and play an active role in the submission process, gaining a heartwarming view of the programs’ success during the awardee reveal each May.
In addition to their work with the AGI, members enjoy unique engagement opportunities within the university, connecting with staff and leadership for insights into upcoming programs, initiatives, and plans. Designed to deepen parental engagement while making a meaningful impact, the Parent Executive Board offers a fun and fulfilling way to make a difference.
Meet the Co-Chairs
“As parents navigating the distance from our home state, our involvement in the Parent Executive Board has woven an inspiring connection. We’ve cherished the invaluable chance to engage with fellow UCI parents and the partnerships PEB brings across campus allowing us to make a meaningful difference in areas close to our hearts. Together, we are not just observers but active contributors to the vibrant spirit that defines the Anteater experience.”
PEB Co-Chairs and Parents to Anteater Bryce,
The Henry Samueli School of Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions
The annual membership is $5,000. This contribution directly supports student success and can be broken up in several ways:
- All $5,000 put toward supporting the PEB’s Anteater Grant Initiative
- $3,500 toward the Anteater Grant Initiative and $1,500 toward any area on campus meaningful to you
- $3,500 toward the Anteater Grant Initiative and $1,500 to a concurrent membership within the Chancellor’s Club. The Chancellor’s Club supports first-generation undergraduate student scholarships and graduate fellowships.
*If your company participates in gift matching, they can contribute to your membership.
- Not local? No Problem! PEB members serve on the board from all over the map. Our board meets 4 times a year — 3 in person during the school year and 1 time on Zoom over summer. These meetings are often scheduled around major university events where it is more likely you would be here anyway!
Membership includes:
- Invitations to unique events and exclusive engagement opportunities
- Foster meaningful connections with staff and campus leadership and experience insight into university initiatives, programs and upcoming plans
- Network and engage with fellow parents, alumni, & students and hear firsthand the impact of philanthropy on students educational journeys
- Help advance the universities priorities, like student’s success, through ambassadorship and relationship building
- Partner with the Parent Executive Board in the creation and execution of engagement opportunities
- Have an active role in the Anteater Grant Initiative submission and reveal process
Contact a member of the Parent Engagement Team to learn more:
Tayler DeLine: tdeline@uci.edu or (949) 824-5379
We hope you will join us in our mission!
