Today, their enduring affection for Cal has inspired them to become consistent donors to their alma mater. “We are proud Cal Bears, and we know that our Berkeley education is the primary reason why we’ve been successful in our lives and careers,” says Adrienne, who serves as the chief financial officer for Community Works, an Oakland nonprofit that works with youth, adults, and families impacted by incarceration.

The Hoggs have primarily focused their support on the Haas School of Business and the College of Engineering: “two schools that have given us so much,” says Warren, who worked as a software engineer and tech consultant before turning to the investment world. These days, the couple has another compelling reason to give to Cal: their son, Brendan, is a second-year student majoring in electrical engineering and computer science.

But above all else, the concept of “paying it forward” drives the Hoggs’ desire to give back to Berkeley. “As students, we benefited from the gifts that came before us,” Adrienne says, “and now we should give back to the university to benefit the students who come after us. That’s how Cal will remain exceptional.”