Posts By: Valery Vue
Rebuilding the California Dream for Everyone
California is at a pivotal moment—and the choices we make now will shape opportunities for generations to come. Rebuilding the California dream for everyone means centering postsecondary education as a true engine of economic mobility, especially for learners and families long underserved by Read more >
Redefining the Value of Higher Education: Reflections from the Golden Opportunities Summit
By Amanda DeLaRosa, Director of Program and Strategy, College Futures Foundation Last month, College Futures Foundation hosted its first convening of partners and leaders to introduce an initiative to reimagine postsecondary value for economic mobility. This was the first of many convenings Read more >
We Are College Futures: New Look, Bolder Voice, Unshaken Commitment
We Are College Futures New look. Bolder voice. Unshaken commitment. We’re stepping into a new era—one defined by boldness, clarity, and a fearless commitment to learners across California. At College Futures, we believe in a future where postsecondary education is not just a Read more >
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 >