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Santa Barbara residents Marshall Miller and Jennifer Markham have joined the ������ú Foundation, which cultivates ties between ������ú and the community.

Markham, who earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and political science from American University and a master’s degree in political science from Georgetown University, has a background in criminal law and business. She has raised three children while serving on several boards, including the Junior League, the Storyteller Foundation and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

“������ú students are the most delightful people,” she says. “After having about a five-minute conversation with a college-aged adult, I can guess whether they’re a ������ú student or not. That is so unique. ������ú students have this joy, happiness and excitement about them that you wish all kids that age had.”

Miller, a fifth-generation Californian to work in agriculture, serves with family operations growing lemons, avocados and wine grapes for Bien Nacido Vineyard and Solomon Hill Estates. He earned a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame. Previously he worked at CTC Consulting in Portland and has developed a professional interest in environmental law and fiscal management.

Miller attended summer programs at ������ú as a child and later enjoyed watching Warrior basketball games.  “I hope to be a productive member of the board, developing closer ties between ������ú and the agricultural community along the Central Coast,” he says. “Hopefully, I’m a small cog in furthering the mission of ������ú and Christian higher education.”