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About Our Board

The strength of our Foundation is grounded in the leadership, expertise, and dedication of our Board of Directors. Composed of community leaders, industry professionals, and passionate advocates for education, our Board provides strategic guidance to ensure the Foundation remains focused, effective, and forward-thinking.

Each Board member brings a unique perspective and a shared commitment to advancing opportunities for students and supporting the mission of the Foundation. Together, they steward resources responsibly, champion initiatives that expand access and equity, and serve as ambassadors for the impact of our work across the community.

We are grateful for their service, vision, and unwavering commitment to student success.

 

Meet Our Board

Jodi Karambela
President
 
Leslie Beggs
YCCD Board Liaison
 
Andrea Ramirez
Board Member
 
Jon Zagaris
Board Member
Linda Hischier
Vice President
 
Ron Alves
Secretary 
 
Enrique Rios-Ellis
Board Member
 
Aaron Valencia
Board Member
Aluriel Ceballos
Treasurer
 
John Scheuber
Immediate Past President
 
Brandi LoForti
Board Member
 

Meet Our Staff

Emily Lawrence
Executive Director, MJC Foundation
Dorinda Young
Accounting Specialist
Sandy Marks
Foundation Specialist
Makena Ebster
Scholarship Specialist