Posts By: Valery Vue
College Futures Foundation Welcomes Maria Anguiano as Entrepreneur-in-Residence
College Futures Foundation is thrilled to welcome Maria Anguiano as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) this spring. As a first-generation college graduate, Anguiano has dedicated her career to improving access to education for all learners. A globally recognized executive and board member at the intersection Read more >
Niesha Ambeau Joins College Futures Foundation as HR Coordinator
Niesha Ambeau will be joining the College Futures Foundation team in April as our human resources coordinator. Niesha will work closely with the fiscal operations team to foster positive employee experiences, and with colleagues across the organization to achieve the foundation’s goals. “Niesha’s Read more >
Investing in CSU is good for the California economy
Opinion Editorial by Eloy Ortiz Oakley | Posted on Capitol Weekly | 3.13.2025 OPINION – A new California Mobility Index (CMI) ranking the state’s four-year institutions did more than highlight the importance of the California State University (CSU) system to low- and moderate-income Read more >
LinkedIn’s Aneesh Raman joins College Futures Foundation Board of Directors
Oakland, CA — College Futures Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Aneesh Raman to its board of directors. A leader in economic opportunity and workforce transformation, Raman brings significant experience across government, technology, and journalism to the foundation. “Aneesh has dedicated Read more >
Directive to Dismiss Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices Presents Opportunity to Define and Seek Equity
Opinion Editorial by Eloy Ortiz Oakley featured in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education February 19, 2025 The fear-fueled call to abandon core principles that uplift economies and empower individuals took an authoritarian turn last Friday when college leaders received a “Dear Colleague” letter from Read more >
New index ranks California four-year colleges and universities by economic mobility
Contact: Sara Sandhu Sr. Communications Officer ssandhu@collegefutures.org (415) 287-1819 87% of the top 15 institutions are in the CSU system 95% of the top 20 are public colleges 95% of the top 20 are Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) Oakland, CA (Feb. 20, Read more >
Reaching California’s College Attainment Goals
At College Futures Foundation, we believe in the power of postsecondary opportunity. We believe securing the postsecondary success of learners facing the most formidable barriers will ensure that all of us can thrive—our communities, our economy, and our state. Today, just 56% of California Read more >
California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund
Our hearts are with our partners, communities, and families in the Los Angeles region as they face the devastation caused by wildfires. We are deeply grateful to the first responders, organizations, and individuals who are working tirelessly to support impacted communities in their Read more >
T.E.A. with College Futures featuring Diana Phuong
Welcome to T.E.A. with College Futures, a monthly feature dedicated to Talking Equity in Action with grantees, partners, and College Futures Foundation staff. Each month, we’ll highlight efforts addressing inequities in and around higher education and related to socio-economic mobility, and seek learnings Read more >
State of Higher Education in California
At College Futures Foundation, we aspire to help shape better futures for Californians and their families. We believe that achieving a robust, inclusive society and economy in California requires moving beyond the status quo and ensuring that the most underserved learners and workers Read more >