President @ECMCFoundation, Board Trustee @CalState, & Former CFO @UofCalifornia. Passionate about #HigherEd #Philanthropy #Equity. Tweets & opinions are my own.
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Joined November 2016
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Higher education is due for its “Back to the Future” moment – a return to a time where all viable educational pathways, including #CTE are celebrated & pursued. Watch my @TEDxUCLA to learn how you can help us travel back in time to move us into the future.
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I’ve had the pleasure of working with @calfund President & CEO Antonia Hernández for several years. Her leadership will be greatly missed. I wish her all the wonderful things retirement has to offer. Congratulations, Antonia!
Thank you to the many wonderful colleagues and partners I have worked with over the years @ECMCFoundation, @ECMCGroup as well as @UofCalifornia and the many boards, companies, and institutions I’ve had the privilege to serve. ecmcfoundation.org/news/foun…
Learn how @ECMCFoundation is approaching postsecondary #CTE in the context of our new strategic framework by reading my latest President’s Message. ecmcfoundation.org/news/foun…
Today @ECMCFoundation’s parent company, @ECMCGroup, announced that Jacob Fraire will serve as the next president of the Foundation. I know the team is excited to introduce him to the great work happening across the country thanks to our #ECMCFGrantees. ecmcfoundation.org/news/foun…
Congratulations to @ECMCFoundation Program Officer @svdez and the rest of the team on the launch of our new #MenofColorInitiative. I’m proud of the commitment the Foundation is making to transform higher education to support men of color. ecmcfoundation.org/news/foun…
The @ECMCFoundation team is working to implement our new strategic framework as we stay focused on improving higher education for career success among underserved populations. In my latest message, I explore how this change will help us deepen our impact. ecmcfoundation.org/informed/…
Congratulations to @CalStateEastBay business management major Breana Lewis, this year’s @calstate Trustee Emeritus Peter Taylor Scholar. She will receive the award at tomorrow’s Trustees’ meeting. Watch it here: calstate.edu/bot
Welcome to @ECMCFoundation’s new Communications Director, Joanna Rosenthal. @24_7comms, we’re happy to have you join us.
#ECMCF is excited to welcome @24_7 comms to the Foundation. She’ll be overseeing communications for the Foundation. Learn more about Joanna here: ecmcfoundation.org/who-we-ar…
After leading @ECMCFoundation since 2014, today I announced that I will retire in March 2023. I am so proud of the foundation we have laid to drive even more impact on behalf of learners in higher education. Read my message to the #ECMCF community here:
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I’m looking forward to working with @EloyOakley in his new role as @CollegeFutures President & CEO. Thank you to @MonicaCLozano for your service to the organization and all you have done to support student success across California.
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Many students commit to postsecondary education in May & that’s something to celebrate. Let’s ensure their basic needs are met, including mental health, so they successfully complete. Read more about #ECMCF’s #BasicNeedsInitiative in my latest message. ecmcfoundation.org/news/2022…
Remember the saying “Where there is a will, there is a way?” A national strategy around #workforcedev is essential to our economic recovery. As I explain in my new @Forbes commentary, equity-driven #CTE is a key part of this equation. forbes.com/sites/forbesnonpr…
As the next board chair for @edisonintl, I'll continue working with a great executive team and staff toward a clean energy future for California. I’m honored to be selected by my colleagues and look forward to assuming the role in April. on.edison.com/3oGx2HT
Congratulations to #ECMCF President @taylorpeterj, the next board chair for @edisonintl. Learn more about his appointment and how he is helping to drive a clean energy future for California: on.edison.com/3oGx2HT
Terrific new initiative launched by @kresgefdn. Anyone interested in college promise programs should check this out: kresge.org/news-views/educat…
Great summary by my colleague @sarahbelnick about supporting innovation in transfer pathways and the importance of removing barriers to transfer student success
Belnick: For free community college to work, students must be able to transfer their credits. How some states are making that easier @ECMCFoundation buff.ly/3i4YcUm
#LinkedLearning students dream bigger and work harder when learning is relevant. @OUSDNews Health Pathways do just that, bringing hands-on academic and career learning to young people. Read their story in @WorkingNation today: bit.ly/2SQVpWl
I am inspired by @23andme’s commitment to innovation, and proud to join the organization’s board of directors in working to redefine personalized medicine to help individuals live healthier lives: mediacenter.23andme.com/pres…
Corporate America should follow the lead of @EdisonIntl in offering full transparency into workforce #diversity metrics. Edison is a leader in driving greater accountability. Check out this report to learn how we can build more equitable workplaces: edison.com/home/sustainabili…
Education is a bridge to opportunity. To strengthen that bridge, @GatesUs @IHEPTweets #Postsecondary Value Commission’s released an evidence-backed action agenda for #highered + #policy leaders, students & families to define & measure the value of college
As managing partner of The Postsecondary Value Commission, we are proud to share the final findings and agenda to clearly define the value of #highered and improve postsecondary equitable outcomes.
Short summary: lght.ly/ij2712n
Full report: lght.ly/h887iim
