Alina Mircea-Trotz is a professional with extensive experience in higher education and non-profit development. Currently serving as Assistant Vice President for Planned Giving & Stewardship and Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Planned Giving at California State University, Long Beach since December 2020, Alina previously held senior roles at California State University, Fullerton, including Senior Director of Development and Director of Development for the College of Humanities & Social Sciences from August 2012 to December 2020. Additionally, Alina served as Director of Development at Pacific Chorale from July 2004 to July 2012. Alina holds a Master of Science in Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education, both from California State University, Long Beach.