Regent Emerita Cynthia So Schroeder

Cynthia So Schroeder is a global marketing and community development executive. Currently, Ms. Schroeder is the Vice President, Marketing at Next 10 Ventures where she oversees marketing communications, PR and all education initiatives. She has worked in technology and management consulting in the US, Asia and Europe for over 20 years -- ranging from Fortune 500 clients to internet startups. Previously, she led eBay’s Global Community Development and Engagement group, and managed corporate acquisitions and divestments for eBay Inc.

Ms. Schroeder is a graduate of both the University of California, Berkeley (BA) and University of California, Los Angeles (MA). Since 2009, she has been serving on the Board of Directors for the Cal Alumni Association at UC Berkeley. She served as CAA’s President from 2013 to 2015 and is a former Trustee for UC Berkeley Foundation. Ms. Schroeder has served on several Bay Area non-profit and Trustee boards focused on K- 8 education.

Ms. Schroeder served as the President of the Alumni Associations of the University of California (AAUC) from 2016-2017. She served as an Alumni Regent for one year commencing July 1, 2016, and as an Alumni Regent-designate from 2015-16.