Dear Alumni and Friends,
In this issue of the I-House Connection, I’m delighted to announce the official opening of our newly remodeled Sproul Kitchen and Gamble Lounge. Many thanks to all of you who made this major facility upgrade possible for the benefit of our residents for many years to come.
I’d also like to ask you to please join me in welcoming new I-House Philanthropy Advisor Samantha “Sam” DePetro-Wysuph. Sam’s picture and short bio are included below.
I hope that you enjoy reading resident Oke Iroegbu’s “Sharing the Light, One Candle at a Time,” and that his poetry and perspectives remind you of the magic of Sunday Supper.
During our Fall Annual Appeal season, I’d be remiss if I didn’t thank those who have already given this year and encourage you to do so if you haven’t already. Finally, if you are planning to be nearby I-House, please come visit us and enjoy the World Cup Championship game at the café!
Sincerely,
Shaun R. Carver
Executive Director
International House at UC Berkeley
Samantha DePetro-Wysuph is a San Francisco Bay Area native who brings over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector to her work at International House. She is passionate about nonprofit fundraising, strategy, management, and service work. She has held a variety of fundraising positions, including at the Violence Prevention and Women’s Resource Center, University of San Francisco, Kidango, Dominican University of CA, Catholic Charities, and she served on the Board of Directors at Berkeley's Ashkenaz center for music and dance.
