Betty Yee Joins College Futures Foundation Board of Directors
This June, College Futures Foundation welcomes Betty Yee to its board of directors. Former California State Controller, Yee has more than three decades of experience in public service, with an emphasis on state and local finance. A daughter of immigrants, she grew up Read more >
Announcing Our New Vision and Mission
At College Futures Foundation, we believe in the power of postsecondary opportunity. We believe that securing the postsecondary success of students facing the most formidable barriers will ensure that all of us can thrive—our communities, our economy, and our state. We believe that Read more >
College Futures Foundation Announces New Vision and Mission
OAKLAND, California—College Futures Foundation, a statewide strategic philanthropy focused on the power of postsecondary opportunity and upward mobility, has announced a new vision and mission statement to guide its work. “We believe that securing the postsecondary success of students facing the most formidable Read more >
Sara Kaur Sandhu Joins College Futures as Senior Communications Officer
We are pleased to announce that Sara Kaur Sandhu has joined College Futures Foundation as Senior Communications Officer. In this role, she will be responsible for a range of institutional, programmatic, and initiative-specific communications, including activities under the areas of: audience engagement, issue Read more >
In Partnership for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Dear Friends, College Futures Foundation, together with each of our grantees and partners, has worked to create equitable access to educational opportunity that sets Californians on a path to economic mobility and a better life—especially those who have been disproportionately impacted by the Read more >
Message from College Futures Foundation President & CEO Eloy Ortiz Oakley
A message from College Futures Foundation President & CEO Eloy Ortiz Oakley about our collective focus on ensuring greater opportunity through higher education for Californians of all backgrounds—especially those who have historically been left behind. Join us. Read more >
After Juneteenth: Honoring How Far We Have Come & Reflecting on How Far We Must Go
Juneteenth is a day to honor how far our country has come and reflect on how far we still must go. California’s rich diversity, idealistic dreamers, and innovative doers offer hope and inspiration today and every day—and yet, like the rest of our Read more >
Eloy Ortiz Oakley to Lead College Futures Foundation as Next President & CEO: Chancellor of the California Community Colleges Steps into New Role
Dear friends and colleagues, I am pleased to announce Eloy Ortiz Oakley as the new President & CEO of College Futures Foundation. Oakley, who will step into the role August 1, is a devoted champion for equitable student opportunity and an unparalleled leader Read more >
Vanessa Rodriguez Joins College Futures Foundation as Administrative Assistant
College Futures Foundation welcomes Vanessa Rodriguez as administrative assistant. In this role, Ms. Rodriguez will work closely with the College Futures project manager and provide administrative support for the Foundation’s program, policy, and communications teams. Her work will include cross-departmental information sharing and Read more >
Michael Castens Joins College Futures as Grants Associate
We are pleased to announce that Michael Castens has joined College Futures Foundation’s team. As grants associate, Castens works directly with the grants manager to maintain and optimize grantmaking process and procedures, data systems, legal compliance, and overall quality control. He also works Read more >