Notable alumni

Union alumni are world-changers. They come from different backgrounds, follow varied educational paths and go forth to make a real difference — as educators, authors, public servants, social activists and more. It's truly inspiring to see how many of them have used their Union education as a springboard for achieving great things. We are proud of each and every one. Here, we share some of their accomplishments.

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  • Art
  • Social Justice
  • Education
  • Writing
  • Public Service

LeRonne Armstrong

Chief of Police

  • 2021-Present
  • Oakland Police Department
  • Oakland, California

Manny Orosa

Chief of Police

  • Retired
  • Miami Police Department
  • Miami, Florida

Mark DeGarmo

Founder of Mark DeGarmo Dance

  • Ph.D. '07

Marva Jean Holiday

Singer, Songwriter, Lyricist

  • B.A. '08

Matt Williams

Acting Chief of Police

  • 2019-Present
  • Merced Police Department
  • Merced, California

Matthew Carmichael

Chief of Police

  • 2016-Present
  • University of Oregon
  • Portland, Oregon

Matthew McCaffrey

Chief of Police

  • 2019-Present
  • Novato California
  • Novato, California

Melvin J. Gravely II, Ph.D.

Author of "Dear White Friend: The Realities of Race, the Power of Relationships and Our Path to Equity"

  • Ph.D. '99