Meet The Vanguard University Alumni Relations Team!
Heather Clements '02
Director of Alumni Relations
There is much to say about how much Heather enjoys working at Vanguard University. The past few years working at VU, even makes her feel prouder of her education. Heather graduated in 2002 with a degree in Communications.
After graduation she spent a year working in Vienna, Austria. She says “it was amazing!” After coming home she married Caleb Clements ’02. They are happily married and just bought their first home in Costa Mesa. Caleb serves as the Worship Director at RockHarbor Church.
With Heather’s favorite word being accomplish, it is sometimes hard for her to sit and relax. Lately that stillness discipline is something she is tackling. Some things that are helping her are: great meals with friends, Starbucks, The Office, any sort of chocolate, a fun conversation, hot french fries, diet coke, and her husband when he has had one too many Swedish fish candies.
“It is truly a privilege to serve you. I look forward to helping you connect with your friends from Vanguard.” Heather
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Chelsea Belardo '04
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Chelsea was born in Hawaii and raised in South Carolina. Her first time ever flying by herself, and coming to California was also her first day of Music Camp at Vanguard University.
Chelsea has fond memories of working in the alumni office as a student helping Rosemary Jackson with the daunting task of updating the Alumni Directory and participating in various Homecoming events. Upon attaining an English degree in 2004, she became officially employed on staff as the Alumni Relations Coordinator.
Currently, her job roles include event-planning, facilitating our Phonathon Annual Fundraiser, managing the Vanguard Connection, and maintaining records of our university alumni & friends. As a student, she was involved in several dance ensembles and Frontline New Student Orientation.
"I’ve never missed a VU theatre show; I still adore going to chapel; and my favorite college sports teams are the Vanguard Lions. I guess it’s true… I bleed blue and gold!" Chelsea
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