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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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Jessica Mena Flores

10,000 Degrees Alum

Contra Costa Advisory Board Member
Iowa State University, 2019
Sonoma State University, 2017

"Higher education didn't seem like a possibility for me..."
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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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