James "Jim" Blair Executive Director | Director of College Advancement Jim serves as the Executive Director of the Diablo Valley College Foundation and the Director of College Advancement at Diablo Valley College. With a background in law and a deep understanding of charitable giving strategies, Jim brings a unique blend of legal insight and fundraising expertise to the Foundation. He specializes in planned giving and legacy planning, helping donors align their philanthropic goals with long-term financial and estate plans. His work ensures that each gift not only supports student success today but creates lasting impact for generations to come. <- Back to Roster

Tyson Sullivan Board Member, Finance Committee | Agent at New York Life Insurance Company Tyson serves on the Board of Directors within the finance committee for the Diablo Valley College Foundation and is a Financial Services Professional with New York Life Insurance Company. With a diverse background in business development and sales management, he specializes in helping families and business owners create and preserve wealth through comprehensive financial strategies. Tyson holds a BBA from the University of Georgia and brings over a decade of operational leadership experience from the construction and title industries. A dedicated community advocate in San Ramon, he currently serves as President of the California High School Athletic Booster Club and previously led the Bollinger Canyon Little League through a successful merger. <- Back to Roster

Gianpoalo "GP" Aguilar Administrative Assistant Gianpaolo serves as an Administrative Assistant for the Diablo Valley College Foundation, where he oversees financial logistics and operational support. With over eight years of experience as a Project Specialist, he brings robust skills in team management and data analysis from his extensive tenure in retail leadership. Gianpaolo plays a crucial role in processing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring the accuracy of the Foundation's financial records and vendor relations. He also contributes his creative talents to the team, assisting with event planning and graphic materials to enhance organizational outreach. <- Back to Roster

Mino Sastry Board Member | CEO at Stanford Helth Care Tri-Valley Mino serves on the Board of Directors for the Diablo Valley College Foundation and is the Chief Administrative Officer at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. An accomplished executive with a Master’s in Public Health, he brings extensive expertise in strategic planning, business development, and hospital administration. Mino has led transformative initiatives such as the launch of the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement program and the expansion of the Stanford Medicine Ambulatory Network. Beyond his professional achievements, he is a dedicated community advocate who served as Chairperson of the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce, working to foster local growth and connection. <- Back to Roster

Foundation Board and Staff James Blair Executive Director, Director of College Advancement | DVC Foundation Thomas Martin Development Officer | DVC Foundation Charley Daly Alumni Manager | DVC Foundation Christopher Lane Administrative Assistant | DVC Foundation Gianpaolo Aguilar Administrative Assistant | DVC Foundation Peter Zaballos CMO, Authentic Fractional Ryan Buckley Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship | DVC Dr. Stephen Harper Orthodontist | Martinez and Walnut Creek Anthony Redondo Vice President, Global Accounting Operations and Treasury | Blackhawk Network Steve Fernando Regional Sales Manager | Cisco Meraki Mino Sastry Chief Executive Officer | Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Monica Chahal President | DVC Brandon Brookshire Relationship Credit Manager, Commercial Lending | Heritage Bank Beth Unland Principal Customer Success Manager | Workday Sandra Quevedo Ratcliff Regional Sales Leader | Cisco SLED Pacific Tyson Sullivan Financial Services Professional | NYLIFE Securities Alexia Reed Director of Marketing Communications | Blackhawk Network Itzel Gutierrez San Jose State Alumni Hubert Ma Former Executive Member of 10+ Non-Profit Boards | Founder of HUBRAYMA

Ryan Buckley Board Treasurer | CEO at Shovels | Associate Professor at DVC Ryan serves as the Treasurer of the Diablo Valley College Foundation while balancing his roles as a serial entrepreneur and educator. Currently the Co-founder and CEO of Shovels, a construction data platform, he has a proven track record of building and exiting successful tech companies like MightySignal and Scripted. Ryan brings deep expertise in data strategy and business growth to the board, backed by graduate degrees from MIT and Harvard. As an Associate Professor at DVC, he teaches entrepreneurship and management, actively mentoring the next generation of business leaders. <- Back to Roster

Itzel Gutierrez Board Member | Administrative Assistant in the Student Veterans' Resource Center (SVRC) at DVC Itzel serves on the Board of Directors for the Diablo Valley College Foundation and works as an Administrative Assistant for the Student Veteran Resource Center at DVC. A proud first-generation college graduate and DVC alumna, she earned her B.A. in Communication Studies from San José State University. Itzel is passionate about using communication to inspire change, bringing experience from her roles in marketing and community outreach. As a former Diamante Scholar, she is dedicated to paying it forward by helping students navigate their educational journeys and access vital resources. <- Back to Roster

Steve Fernando Board Member | Regional Sales Manager at Cisco Steve serves on the Board of Directors for the Diablo Valley College Foundation and works as a Regional Sales Manager at Cisco. With a strong foundation in electrical engineering and technical sales, he currently leads teams focused on the State, Local, and Education (SLED) markets. Steve brings over a decade of experience in the networking and semiconductor industries, having held key leadership roles at Texas Instruments and Cisco Meraki. He leverages his expertise in technology strategy and team development to support the Foundation’s goal of advancing educational opportunities for all students. <- Back to Roster

Peter Zaballos Board Member | Authentic Fractional CMO ™ Peter is a strategic marketing executive and Authentic Fractional CMO™ who helps growing businesses navigate ambiguity to build revenue and strong teams. With extensive leadership experience at high-growth companies like SPS Commerce and Qumulo, he brings deep expertise in brand storytelling and product strategy. Peter specializes in creating cultures of transparency and trust, leading from the front to inspire organizational success. Deeply committed to educational equity, he co-founded the Diamante Scholars program at Diablo Valley College to provide pathways for students with overlooked potential. <- Back to Roster

Thank You! General Support STEM Majors Business Majors Leadership Retirees Association Veterans Alliance Law and Education Majors Culinary Arts Majors *Acedemic Excellence *For Single Parents Scholarship Giving <- Back to Menu Invest in a Dream Because of your generosity, a promising student can focus on their studies, unlock their potential, and become a future leader in our community. Your support removes financial barriers and opens doors to a brighter future. Give the gift of education and empower the next generation of leaders. We have a long list of scholarships that help a wide range of students, so we suggest using the menu on the right to navigate the different groups we have! If you are interested in opening a scholarship, please contact us at dvcfoundation@dvc.edu For General Student Support *All of these scholarships are directed towards assisting the general body of our students, with some being major/program specific AAUW Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch Single Parent Scholarship Donate *For students that are single parents ASDVC Parent-Student Scholarship Donate *For students that are single parents ASDVC Student Athlete Scholarship Donate *For students athletes ASDVC Student Scholarship Bernard Osher Scholarship Club Peru de Contra Costa Scholarship Donate Donate Donate *For students that are single parents *For DREAMERs students only DSPS Scholarship *For disabled students only DVC Foundation Scholarship DVC Foundation Scholarship in Honor of Greg Young DVC Foundation Scholarship in Honor of Liz Jennings DVC Foundation Scholarship in Honor of Patrick Leong DVC Foundation Scholarship in Honor of Sherman Griffen DVC Puente Project Continuing Scholarship Donate Donate Donate Donate Donate Donate Donate *For Puente students only DVC Puente Project Transfer Scholarship Donate *For Puente students only Esther S. Erickson Memorial Scholarship Donate *For students that are single parents Gary and Claudia Montante Scholarship for Certificate or AA/AS Degree Students Gary and Claudia Montante Scholarship for Students Intending to Transfer International Student Club Scholarship Donate Donate Donate *For students who are members of the International Student Club on campus John Henry Memorial Scholarship for Electronics/Electricity or Energy Systems Donate *For students who are in electronics, energy, or energy systems programs Latinx Student Alliance Club Scholarship Donate *For students with 2 or more semesters of club experience Pride Alliance Continuing Student Scholarship *For students in the Pride Learning Community or Pride Club Pride Alliance Transferring Student Scholarship *For students in the Pride Learning Community or Pride Club Robert and Mary Sachs Memorial Scholarship Thomas Family Scholarship *For PACE learning community students only William P. Niland Memorial Scholarship *For students with at least a 3.5 GPA ASDVC Academic Excellence Scholarship *For students with at least a 3.7 GPA The Regalia Scholarship Kenneth Hollis Remembrance Scholarship *For students majoring in psychology, Communications, Addiction Studies, Sociology, Teacher Education, Art, or Theater Arts Donate Donate Donate Donate Donate Donate Donate Donate *For EOPS or Umoja students only For STEM Students *All of these scholarships are directed towards students who are STEM majors, with some being major-specific Bill Stephenson Memorial Science Scholarship *For students majoring in a science Bridge to College HMC Foundation Architecture Scholarship Donate Donate *For students majoring in architecture Catalina Torres Memorial Scholarship Donate *For students majoring in architecture *For Puente students only CRSI Foundation Trade School Scholarship *For students majoring in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering Don Brunner Memorial Scholarship *For students majoring in chemistry Luis Castaneda STEM Puente Scholarship *For any STEM student Donate Donate Donate *For Puente students only Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Club MESA STEM Scholarship Donate *For MESA students only Ole and Eileen Mols Scholarship *For students majoring in any science or engineering Phyllis Howe Memorial Scholarship *For students majoring in engineering Donate Donate For Business Students *All of these scholarships are directed towards students who are business majors, with some being major-specific Christian Barrere Memorial Scholarship *For students pursuing finance, banking, investment, math, or music Samuel Chapman Management Studies Scholarship Virginia Brunell Memorial Scholarship Donate Donate Donate *For students majoring in accounting For Student Leadership *All of these scholarships are directed towards students who have showcased excellent leadership in our community, with some being major/program specific Alice Kruse Puente Scholarship *For Puente students only ASDVC Leadership Scholarship Barbara Robinson Academic Excellence Scholarship Donate Donate Donate *For students with at least a 3.0 GPA Scholars for Justice - Daniel Nebout Memorial Scholarship Donate *For Single Parent students only Umoja Continuing Student Scholarship Donate *For Umoja students only Umoja Transfer Student Scholarship *For Umoja students only Donate The Retirees Association *The Retirees' Association has been an avid supporter of DVC students. Their profound impact through scholarships fuels our students to achieve greatness DVC Retirees Association Continuing Student Scholarship DVC Retirees Association Transferring Puente Student Scholarship Donate Donate *For Puente students only DVC Retirees Association Transferring Student Scholarship Donate DVC Retirees Association Transferring Umoja Student Scholarship Donate *For Umoja students only For Student Veterans *All of these scholarships are directed towards students who are veterans ASDVC V.E.T.S. (Veterans Educational Transition Support) Scholarship Donate Mickey Ganitch All Veterans Memorial Scholarship Donate For English, Law, and Social Science Students *All of these scholarships are directed towards students who are majoring in english, law, or social sciences, with some being major/program specific The A-Mark Journalism Scholarship *For students majoring in journalism Donate Dennis Horgan Memorial Scholarship Donate *For administration of justice students DVC Foundation Scholarship for English in Honor of Daniel J. Brown Donate DVC Foundation Scholarship for Journalism in Honor of Frank Mallicoat Donate *For students majoring in journalism Frank Craig Modderno Memorial Journalism Scholarship *For EOPS students only Donate *For students majoring in journalism Joyce Stone Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Teacher Donate *For students pursing teaching/education Shaun Christianna Leong Outstanding Service Scholarship Donate *For students pursing teaching/education Susan Goldstein Scholarship for Re-entry Student Donate *For students pursing teaching/education For Culinary Arts Students *All of these scholarships are directed towards students who are majoring in the culinary arts Baker's Dozen San Francisco Scholarship Donate *For students pursuing baking specifically DVC HRM Culinary Arts Scholarships Donate Hector Boiardi Scholarship Donate For Acedemic Excellence *All of these scholarships are directed towards students who have achieved academic excellence Barbara Robinson Academic Excellence Scholarship Donate *For students with at least a 3.0 GPA William P. Niland Memorial Scholarship Donate *For students with at least a 3.5 GPA Associated Students of DVC (ASDVC) Acedemic Excellence Scholarship Donate *For students with at least a 3.7 GPA For Single Parents *All of these scholarships are directed towards students who are single parents American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship Donate Associated Students of DVC (ASDVC) Parent Student Scholarship Donate Esther S. Erickson Memorial Scholarship Donate Daniel Nebout Memorial Scholarship Donate Club Peru de Contra Costa Scholarship Donate

Directed Gift Giving Program Giving Our programs are the heart of DVC. From athletics to music, each program helps fund a vital part of students' passions. Your gift powers these systems, allowing students to thrive in their passions. See the List Scholarship Giving Scholarships empower students by easing financial stress, allowing them to focus on their education and pursue their passions. Your gift is an investment in their future, helping them achieve their dreams. See the List

Thank You! Biological and Physical Sciences Math and Engineering Business and Culinary Arts Athletics and Kinesiology Student Success and Counseling Music, Art, and Communication The Library Workforce Development The Retirees' Association Program Giving These programs are active on our campus and can be selected for direct support via our directed giving program. Simply click on any program below and you will be taken to their giving page! Use the menu on the right to navigate our different divisions! Each division contains programs that are correlated with the general name of the division. <- Back to Menu Your donation directly empowers students and changes lives. Because of you, we're able to provide critical resources, support services, and new oppurtunites to those who need them the most. Together, we're building a stronger future - one student at a time! All Donations are tax-deductible, straightforward to set up, and profoundly meaningful! Thank you for your generous support! Biological and Physical Sciences Biology Program Donate Chemistry Program Donate Dental Assisting Program Donate Geography Program Donate Marine Science Program Donate Math and Engineering Construction Department Donate Engineering Department (Heller Fund) Donate ETIDMT (Engineering Technology, Industrial Design, and Machine Technology Programs) Donate Mesa Program Donate Business and Culinary Arts Emeritus College Program Donate HRM Department (Culinary Arts) Donate Business and Language Facility Donate BAD Program Donate Diablo Valley Tech Initiative Program Donate Entrepreneurship Program Donate Athletics and Kinesiology Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame Viking Booster Club Donate Donate Athletic Training Program Donate Baseball Program Donate Football Program Donate LaCrosse Program Donate Soccer Program Donate Softball Program Donate Swim and Dive Program Donate Track Program Donate Volleyball Program Donate X-Country Program Donate Men's Basketball Program Donate Women's Basketball Program Donate Men's Water Polo Program Donate Women's Water Polo Program Donate Tennis Program Donate Athletic Sponsorship Program Donate Public Health and Kinesiology Kaiser Health Program Donate Yoga Teacher Training Program Donate Student Success and Counseling EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services) Donate Student Life Programs Donate Puente Program Donate Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation Donate DSPS Disabled Students Program Donate ETS and Upward Bound Program Donate START (Foster Care Initiative Program) Donate Umoja Program Donate Tembo Program Fund Donate James O'Keefe Program Donate Dreamers Program Donate CalWORKS Program Donate Student Veteran Resource Center Program Donate International Student Office Program Donate Student Services Emergency Program Donate Food Pantry Donate Diamante Scholars Donate MDUSD College Now Donation Fund Donate Career and Transfer Services Program Donate Music, Art, and Communication Donate Music Department Music Piano Program Donate Electronic Music Program Donate Jazz Band Program Donate Choral Vocal Music Program Donate Concert Band Program Donate DVC/HNU Youth String Competition Program Donate Art Public Art Program Donate Turner Art Facility Donate Adrian Toryfter TAPAS Program Donate Art Digital Media Program Donate Television Program Donate BEN Program (Black Employees Network) Donate Communications Speech and Debate Team Donate The Library Friends of the Library Donate Workforce Development Professional Enhancement Program Donate DVC Retirees' Association DVCRA Scholarship Program Donate