Jesus Rangel has been part of the Oregon State University Foundation since 2018 and is the current Assistant Director of Development for Scholarships and University Initiatives, working closely with university leadership, to increase philanthropic support for student scholarships and programs. As a first-generation student he is an advocate for philanthropy in higher education in order to advance education worldwide and transform lives.

Jesus earned his B.A. from Texas State University and is actively pursuing his MBA in organizational leadership from Oregon State University. He is a longtime member of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, participating in the CASE Internship program, part of the inaugural graduate trainee program and actively serves as a volunteer for the district 8 opportunity and inclusion committee. Jesus also serves on his alma maters alumni board as a director at large and is a faculty advisor for Sigma Chi Fraternity at Oregon State.

When Jesus isn’t further investing himself in the world of advancement, he enjoys working with students interested in attending college and talking with current students on the importance of networking. He also enjoys the occasional travel trips with friends.