Office of College Advancement
The Office of College Advancement coordinates a wide range of functions at COCC, including Foundation relations, grants management, scholarship administration, marketing, public relations, web and social media content, graphic design and the Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series. Our office also organizes community engagement initiatives that support the College's broader mission and impact.
Using the best practices in higher education advancement, our office takes a strategic, integrated approach to building relationships and sharing the College's story. We aim to increase awareness and support for COCC by empowering key stakeholders, including community members, business leaders, alumni, students, employees, government officials and media. Through these efforts, we can strengthen community connections, foster meaningful engagement and secure private financial support from philanthropic entities and private donors.
Zak Boone
Vice President College Advancement/Executive Director Foundation
541-383-7212
zboone@cocc.edu
Zak Boone is the Vice President of College Advancement at Central Oregon Community College (COCC), and also serves as the Executive Director of the COCC Foundation. He was previously the associate director at the Deschutes Land Trust and executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Oregon. Zak has a master's degree in Public Administration/Nonprofit Management from Portland State University and a bachelor's degree in International Affairs from Lewis & Clark College.
Wendy Patton
Assistant Director COCC Foundation
541-383-7736
wpatton@cocc.edu
Wendy Patton is the Assistant Director of the Central Oregon Community College (COCC) Foundation. She has previously served as the executive director at Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation and Habitat for Humanity. Wendy has a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and a bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management. With over 25 years of nonprofit leadership, she is deeply committed to empowering communities and helping mission-driven organizations thrive through compassionate, purpose-driven leadership.
Lucas Alberg
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
541-318-3758
lalberg@cocc.edu
Marketing and Public Relations
Lucas Alberg brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications, branding and storytelling to his role as COCC’s Marketing and Public Relations Director. Since joining the College, he has led efforts to enhance public awareness of COCC’s programs, deepen community connections and evolve the College’s brand identity. Prior to COCC, he held marketing leadership roles in the outdoor industry. A published author of three books, Lucas holds bachelor’s degrees in journalism and psychology from the University of Kansas.