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Lorez Bailey

10,000 Degrees Sonoma Advisory Board Member

Generous Supporter & Donor Since 2023

"I deeply value the work of 10,000 Degrees and its vital support for underserved and first-generation students."
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Carlos Aldana

10,000 Degrees Alum & Peninsula-South Bay Advisory Board Member

Product Development Engineer, KLA
San Jose State University, M.S. 2024, B.S. 2019

"Beyond prepping me for college, 10,000 Degrees fostered a supportive community."
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Chris Boyd

10,000 Degrees San Francisco Advisory Board Member

Chief Operating Officer, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Generous Supporter & Donor Since 2003

"10,000 Degrees approach aligns with my belief in higher education’s power to transform lives."
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Daniel Ha

10,000 Degrees Napa Advisory Board Member

Founder of DMH Napa Valley
Generous Donor & Supporter Since 2023

"I believe its program enriches lives, fosters community, and provides essential support to those who need it most."
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Mark & Marilee Adams

Mark: 10,000 Degrees Board Member & Co-Chair, Peninsula-South Bay Advisory Board

Generous Supporters & Donors Since 2023

"One of the things I love about 10,000 Degrees is meeting some of the incredible students you’re helping to impact."
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Isabela Cherry (De Souza)

10,000 Degrees Alum and Marin Advisory Board Member

Marketing Manager, BondBloxx
University of California, Berkeley, 2019
College of Marin, 2017

"Through events and alumni stories, I’ve witnessed how the organization changes lives."
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Mark & Katey Mokelke

Mark: 10,000 Degrees Board Member & Chair, Marin Advisory Board

Generous Supporters & Donors Since 2015

"10,000 Degrees is an inspirational organization."
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Jacob Barrera

10,000 Degrees San Francisco Advisory Board Member

Associate at Holland & Knight LLP

"My education was a stepping stone to something bigger than I could ever imagine, and now I use that to give back not only to my family, but to my community."
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Janelle Walker

10,000 Degrees Sonoma Advisory Board Member

Supporter Since 2023
Public Finance Lawyer, Nixon Peabody

"Education leads to knowledge which leads to more control and power in your life."
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Deborah Freed Goldman

10,000 Degrees Board Member

Chair, Napa Advisory Board
Generous Supporter & Donor Since 2005

"10,000 Degrees makes sure that any student who dreams of obtaining a college education can do so"
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Maria Valle

10,000 Degrees South Bay Advisory Board Member

10,000 Degrees Career Success Mentor
Program Performance Auditor, City of San José

"I am a firm believer that given the support and resources, low-income, first-generation college students can succeed and that’s why I support 10,000 Degrees."
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Sandy Donnell

10,000 Degrees Honorary Board Member & Former Board Chair

Generous Supporter for Over 25 Years

"I choose to support 10,000 Degrees as it is an investment in people and our collective futures."
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Mark Mokelke

10,000 Degrees Marin Advisory Board Chair

Bank of America Market Executive, Greater Bay Area
Bank of America

"Bank of America supports 10,000 Degrees' view that education is the foundation of a just and equitable society."
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Vikki & Derek Ku

10,000 Degrees San Francisco Advisory Board Members

Supporters & Donors since 2021

"We're proud to support 10,000 Degrees"
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Alyssa Ng

Associate Director, Inclusion and Diversity and Interim Global I&D Lead, Intercontinental Region

Gilead Sciences
San Francisco Advisory Board Member

"I believe education is an important and critical tool to remove barriers..."
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Pepe Gonzalez

10,000 Degrees Alum

Former Board Chair & Honorary Board Member
Director of Community Partnerships, San Rafael City Schools
Sonoma State University, 2008
Dominican University of California, 2002

"Having a degree has truly opened up endless opportunities for me..."
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Bhupinder “Sonu” Singh Chandi

10,000 Degrees Board Member & Sonoma Advisory Board Chair

Supporter & Donor since 2016

"With 10,000 Degrees, I love how much engagement we provide through the Fellows, as well as putting a focus on career success."
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Will Hayes

Co-Chair, Contra Costa Advisory Board

COO, Bestomer

"The 10,000 Degrees model of how they engage the student community is incredibly organic to creating success."
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Graham Brandt

10,000 Degrees Alum

Former Board Chair & Honorary Board Member
Vice President, Goldman Sachs
University of California, Los Angeles, 1999

"For more than 25 years, my family and I have supported 10,000 Degrees."
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Glenn Vander Zee

School Partner

Silicon Valley/Peninsula Advisory Board Member
Superintendent, East Side Union High School

“We are proud to partner with organizations like 10,000 Degrees..."
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