Join the Charter Hill Society for the Social Sciences
The members of our Charter Hill Society for the Social Sciences are a community of committed donors who make a three-year pledge of $1,000 or more per year to the departmental annual fund(s) of their choosing - including funds from across campus such as Cal athletics or the Library.
It is a convenient way to package your annual giving into a multi-year pledge, allowing our academic leadership to plan into the future.
Your support of the Charter Hill Society for the Social Sciences ensures that Berkeley students and faculty continue to do their best work, and supports cutting-edge research and teaching. Charter Hill Society's 200 members in 6 countries form a powerful network that continues to grow.
Our members receive custom newsletters, communications, and advance invitations to special events. They also hold member networking events in the Bay Area, around the country, and beyond.
To learn how you can join the Charter Hill Society for the Social Sciences, please contact a member of our team at socialsciences@berkeley.edu or fill the form below.
Conversations with Members of the Charter Hill Society for the Social Sciences
The Honorary Chairs champion our Charter Hill Society program and inform its growth across geographies and areas of study. Our Chairs set an example for our broader alumni base, inspiring other alumni in the region. They inform our activities in their region or academic area of interest, and they provide a human connection to the Charter Hill Society for other alumni. We are incredibly thankful to our honorary chairs for their support.
Michael Hart ‘88, honorary chair for Los Angeles, joined Charter Hill Society in 2017. Michael is an experienced chief executive officer with a demonstrated history of working in financial services and the venture capital and private equity industries. His expertise includes asset management, strategic sourcing, mergers & acquisitions, and leadership. Michael has developed extensive relationships throughout the business and institutional investor world in North America and abroad. Michael holds a degree in sociology from the University of California, Berkeley.
Laura Jehl ‘86, an honorary chair for Washington, D.C., joined the Charter Hill Society in 2019. Laura Jehl serves as global head of the Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice at McDermott, Will & Emery. Focusing on the intersection of data, law and emerging technologies, Laura advises clients on a broad range of privacy and cybersecurity issues. She has extensive experience identifying and mitigating privacy and data protection issues arising out of the collection, use and storage of data as well as the design of new business models, products and technologies. With unique experience as a former senior in-house counsel and C-suite executive, she understands the business, legal and technological challenges and opportunities her clients face and helps develop innovative approaches to maximize the value of their data-based assets. Laura holds a degree in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a J.D. from Harvard Law.
Stephen Luk ‘01, honorary chair for Hong Kong, joined the Charter Hill Society for Economics in 2016. Stephen is the managing director at Montres Journe Hong Kong Limited and also oversees a 12-campus kindergarten chain. He divides his time between Hong Kong and Los Angeles. Stephen holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of California, Berkeley.
Matt Lynde ‘88, honorary chair for San Francisco, became a Charter Hill Society for Economics founding member in 2016. As Senior Vice President at Cornerstone Research, Matt leads the firm’s intellectual property practice and provides expert testimony and consulting in applied economics. His work covers a range of cases, including intellectual property, antitrust and competition, securities litigation, and breach of contract. His expert testimony has been accepted in domestic and international courts, tribunals, and arbitration panels in more than 65 cases: in high-tech industries, such as computer and telecommunications hardware and software, medical and military devices, and pharmaceutical and biotech products. Matt holds bachelor’s and Ph.D. degrees in economics from the University of California, Berkeley.
Anthony McCusker ‘92 serves as the honorary chair of the Charter Hill Society for Silicon Valley. He is a partner at Goodwin Procter LLP and co-chair of the firm’s technology practice. He specializes in all areas of corporate, securities, and partnership law, with a primary focus on advising emerging-growth technology companies. He is a key contributor to Goodwin's Founders Workbench, an online resource for start-ups, emerging companies, and the entrepreneurial community.
Anjanette Pelletier ‘92, honorary chair for Psychology, joined Charter Hill Society in 2018. Anjanette Pelletier serves as the associate superintendent of the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) at San Mateo County's Office of Education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and a master’s degree in Clinical Child Psychology from CSU, Hayward.
Michael Quigley ‘80, honorary chair for South Korea, joined the Charter Hill Society in 2014. Michael is a US lawyer and a tax partner at Kim & Chang in Seoul, Korea. He divides his time between Seoul and Honolulu. Michael holds a degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and a JD from Pepperdine University School of Law.
Edward Ring ’88, honorary chair for Anthropology and for Los Angeles, joined the Charter Hill Society in 2017. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of New Standard Equities, a leading full-service investment platform in multifamily properties throughout the west coast. Edward has ultimate responsibility for New Standard Equities’ investment strategy, operations, risk management, and investor relationships. He has over 25 years of real estate and financial consulting experience, with 18 years of dedicated investing and operating experience in the multifamily sector. Edward holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley in Anthropology.
Michael Sternberg ‘85, honorary chair for New York, joined the Charter Hill Society for Economics in 2016. Michael is Managing Director and Global Head of Quantitative Analytics at RBC Capital Markets. He has worked in financial services for over 30 years in New York and London. Michael holds a degree in economics from the University of California, Berkeley.
