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We’re going to miss Susan Hoekenga
As board president, she guided us through the pandemic and improved our communications program.
Oh, the places Stephanie Morales will go!
The Hoover High alumna is in her final year as civil engineering undergraduate at San Diego State University.
Check-ins from alumni
We love hearing from graduates during all phases of their transitions from college to the world of work. It’s our pleasure to share updates from three of our alumni.
Saluting new scholars
Fresh out of high school and on their way to college, new scholars joined graduating scholars and others in between during a celebration luncheon.
Inspired by his father
Victor Zamora plans to reach the highest peak of the mechanical engineering mountain.
STEM scholar to pursue cosmetic chemistry
Teng Panha Hout says she hopes to help people build confidence in their own skin.
Striving to serve
Sumeya Aweys became interested in healthcare when, as a 12-year-old, she would translate doctors’ instructions for her parents.
“College means life to me.”
As a refugee from Afghanistan, Shama Delawarzai understands challenges and opportunities.
On a mission to help students succeed
Melissa Arguelles Garcia understands the challenges English learners face and credits her own advancement to the one-on-one support she received.
The educator our community needs
“STEM teaches you how to make something,” Lexine Ragua says, “but art gives you the innovation to create something new.”
Dreaming of research in cancer and genetics
Cameron Norman is determined to bring his talents to the fight to cure cancer.
Do the math? She’d love to.
“It makes me feel empowered when I solve an equation correctly,” Angelina Abdelrahman says.
Aspiring mechanical engineer is a problem solver
Building things. Solving problems. Serving the community. Amy Perez excels at all three.
Introducing Jacqueline Silva, a future nurse
Introducing Jacqueline Silva, a new San Diego Education Fund scholar who’s heading to Point Loma Nazarene University in the fall.
New president is a public education advocate
Rebecca Phillpott, whose parents were both public school teachers and principals, returns to San Diego Education Fund’s Board of Directors.
Space is the place for engineering student
Say hey to Jake Manzanares, a Patrick Henry High School alum and mechanical engineering student at San Diego State who dreams of heading to space.
Scholar says math “is really pretty simple”
San Diego Education Fund scholar Jesus Cortez is determined to teach high school math.
Welcome aboard, Tara and Johnnie!
We are delighted to welcome Tara and Johnnie Welborne to our Board of Directors. The husband and wife duo bring great enthusiasm and experience to the assignment.
Smiles for scholars at holiday luncheon
San Diego Education Fund hosted its annual holiday celebration Dec. 27 with a luncheon, games and appreciation for scholars and alumni.