Meet Business Titan Alison Vejar ’14: From Public Service to Business Leadership | College of Business and Economics at CSUF (meet-business-titan-alison-vejar-14-from-public-service-to-business-leadership)

The CSUF College of Business and Economics has established a new Business Titans Alumni Board, bringing together alumni leaders to strengthen connections, support college initiatives and create meaningful opportunities for Business Titans to stay engaged. One member of this board is Alison Vejar ’14, business development and marketing director at Albert A. Webb Associates (WEBB), an engineering and consulting firm. Vejar shares how her CSUF education shaped her career and why she is passionate about giving back.

1. What inspired you to join the Business Titans Alumni Board?

When I worked for Congressman Ed Royce, I was very involved with Cal State Fullerton, but that involvement was on the government relations side. Since moving into business development and marketing, I have fallen off the radar at CSUF, and I wanted to change that. Joining the Business Titans Alumni Board is my opportunity to reconnect with the college I actually graduated from and help build a strong alumni network for the College of Business and Economics. Alumni needs look different at every stage of a career, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals, and I am excited to help shape engagement that gives Titans meaningful reasons to come back, give back and stay connected.

2. What did you study at the College of Business and Economics, and why did you choose that field?

I graduated in 2014 with a concentration in economics. I chose economics because I enjoyed math and analytical thinking, and economics gave me a way to apply both to real-world questions. Along the way, I also realized I wanted a career centered on working with people, and the broader business curriculum helped me build toward that. My coursework in econometrics and statistical analysis gave me a strong foundation in data and critical thinking, while my business classes prepared me for people-focused work in public service, communications and business development. That combination of analytical skills and relationship-building has shaped every role I have held since.

3. What are some highlights from your time at Cal State Fullerton?

One of my favorite experiences was the China Study Abroad program one summer. It was an amazing trip, and I loved being part of a small cohort of just eight students. It is exciting to see how much the program has grown since then. Another highlight was the Cal State DC Scholars program, hosted by CSUF’s political science department. In spring 2014, I spent the semester in Washington, D.C., interning for Congressman Ed Royce. The program supported me throughout my internship and became the catalyst for my career. That internship turned into my first job in the congressman’s Brea office, where I stayed for six years, which is still the longest I have held a single position.

*Alison Vejar on a study tour in China in 2014.*

4. How has CSUF shaped your career, and how do you apply what you learned in your work today?

CSUF opened the door to my career. After six years with Congressman Royce, I continued working in public service and government relations, then joined Yorba Linda Water District and Moulton Niguel Water District. Today, I am the business development and marketing director at Albert A. Webb Associates (WEBB), an engineering and consulting firm. A big part of my role is budget forecasting, and I am grateful for my training in econometrics and statistical analysis. That foundation helps me work more efficiently, especially as I use AI tools to support forecasting and budgeting. Outside of work, I serve on the City of Orange Planning Commission and stay involved in the Orange community, including through Orange Blossoms.

*Alison Vejar with former U.S. Representative Ed Royce and former CSUF President Mildred Garcia.*

5. As a Business Titan, why is staying connected to the university important to you?

CSUF gave me opportunities that shaped my career, and staying connected is my way of paying that forward. Since graduating, some of my most rewarding experiences have been with students. For one semester, I mentored a cohort of Honors students and Honors teams during a one-day business plan competition. Seeing students think creatively, build confidence and present their ideas reminded me how much an alumni connection can mean. I am still exploring where I can make the biggest difference, but I know I want to stay involved, share what I have learned and help current and future Titans see the many paths a CSUF business degree can open.