Armin Afsahi was appointed Associate Vice President of Alumni Affairs and Development (AA&D) and Dean of Development for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) in 2019. In this role, Afsahi is responsible for designing and executing a fundraising vision that advances the FAS’s mission and diverse academic priorities.
An accomplished and respected advancement leader with nearly 30 years of experience, Afsahi brings a wide range of expertise in institutional advancement, strategic management, business development, leadership, and operations. Prior to joining AA&D, he held senior roles in advancement at multiple universities including the University of Denver, UC San Diego, and Georgetown University, respectively. He holds a BA in communications from UC San Diego and an MBA from the University of San Diego.