The Fresno State Alumni Association announced that Nicole Linder, a community leader and advocate against domestic violence, is this year’s Top Dog Distinguished Alumna Award honoree for the University. In the Outstanding Alumni by college or division, Jim Boren, the executive director for the Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State and former executive editor and senior vice president of The Fresno Bee, is the Outstanding Alumni for the College of Arts and Humanities.
This year’s Top Dog Alumni Award honorees will be celebrated on Oct. 24 at the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union at Fresno State. The Top Dog Alumni Awards recognize a select group of Fresno State alumni who have made significant contributions to their community and whose accomplishments, affiliations and careers have enriched the legacy of excellence at Fresno State.
See the full list of honorees at FresnoStateNews.com
Nicole Linder, B.A. Mass Communication and Journalism, 1998
Nicole Linder, CEO, Marjaree Mason Center. Linder, a community leader and advocate against domestic violence, manages one of the largest domestic violence services agencies in California, offering a variety of client services, including safe housing, counseling, legal services, training and education. Under her leadership, she has enhanced the Marjaree Mason Center service delivery system, improved resources for clients, and participated in statewide policy advocacy to create change for survivors of domestic violence. Linder has also led a $20 million fundraising campaign to build the organization’s new Community Resource Center.
Jim Boren, B.A. Mass Communication and Journalism, 1972
Jim Boren, executive director, Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State. Boren is an award-winning journalist who is widely recognized for his expertise in newsroom management. With a career spanning four decades of newspaper experience, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the national news scene. He has covered national politics and served as executive editor and senior vice president of The Fresno Bee until his retirement in 2018.
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