About AARJ
The Alumni Alliance for Racial Justice is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to dismantling racism and white supremacy in higher education. By coordinating alumni engagement and organizing collective action in support of racial justice, we seek to utilize the alumni voice to promote structural change at predominantly white institutions, prioritizing the safety, education, and well-being of students of color.
AARJ works to mobilize alumni donations in order to fund initiatives for institutional reform, such as financing educational programs and sponsoring community organizations for people of color. Through raising awareness about patterns of privilege and marginalization in academia, AARJ seeks to improve education and policy to promote the welfare of students of color and participate in dismantling racism and white supremacy.
Our Mission
AARJ works to dismantle racism and white supremacy at predominantly white institutions by advocating for antiracist policies and education through alumni engagement. By emphasizing racial justice, social consciousness, and meaningful diversity and inclusion, AARJ works to support the well-being of students, faculty, and staff of color.
Our Core Values
At AARJ, we are guided by our core values: Justice & Equity, Education, Anti-Racism, Intersectionality, Conscientiousness, and Accountability. We work to uphold these values, and it is our hope and expectation that the institutions we partner with will uphold them as well.
Our Team
Rebekah Beeghly - Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Westmont College Class of 2019
Bethany Le - Board of Directors Chief Financial Advisor & Co-Founder
Westmont College Class of 2019
Olivia Stowell - Board of Directors Secretary & Co-Founder
Westmont College Class of 2019
Caleb Rodriguez - Board of Directors & Co-Founder
Westmont College Class of 2019
Caitlyn Wells - Board of Directors
Westmont College Class of 2020
Emily Mata - Board of Directors
Westmont College Class of 2020
Sarah Gowing - Board of Directors
Westmont College Class of 2016
Brittany Bland-Boyd - Board of Directors
Westmont College Class of 2018
Nicci Carrasco - Board of Directors
Westmont College Class of 2018
Lindsey DeWilde Muthiah - Board of Directors
Westmont College Class of 2017
Joshua Siley-Waters - Board of Directors
Westmont College Class of 2017