Foundation News
LAVC Foundation Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in giving back to the Foundation? We’re looking for volunteers to help us better serve LAVC students. If any of these opportunities are of interest, please email us at foundation@lavc.edu.
Marketing and Communications experts needed!
This committee provides high-level strategic feedback on the Foundation’s communications and marketing efforts and helps to develop messaging and support impact reporting. The committee is ad-hoc and meets on zoom quarterly.
Join our Board!
The LAVC Foundation Board helps the Foundation with fundraising, friendraising, and governance. The Board meets six times a year in person at the college on the 4th Tuesday of the month, and each board member serves on a committee. Come help us make a difference to LAVC students!
Student Spotlight: Jasmine Varkey
Using her education at LAVC, Jasmin Varkey has catapulted to various roles in student government and as she plans a huge career in public affairs.
Faculty Profile: Dr. Sonia Naderi: Electronics Technology Department
Dr. Sonia Naderi’s teenage fascination for everyday devices continued to evolve, and today the PhD holder is sharing her knowledge with students.
Student Spotlight: Markasia Broadnax
LAVC played a big role in helping Markasia Broadnax find the path to her future. Today, she’s already started her career in real estate.
Faculty Profile: Nursing Chair Dr. Preetha Puthiakunnel
Nursing Chair Dr. Preetha Puthiakunnel says her LAVC students graduate with empathy, critical thinking, courage, and much more.
Featured Faculty: Ceramics Professor Kathryn Queen
Ceramics Professor Kathryn Queen discusses her love for medium as well as the marvelous teaching experience she enjoys at Valley College.
Featured Faculty: CSIS Professor Mario Perez
Nationally recognized in cybersecurity workforce development, Professor Mario Perez teaches while keeping LACCD safe from cyber attacks.
Featured Faculty: Media Arts Chair Chad Sustin
Bringing his love for arts to LAVC, Media Arts Chair Chad Sustin looks forward to seeing his department continue to grow.
Featured Faculty: Anthropology Chair Rebecca Stein
A dedicated LAVC professor for almost 25 years, Rebecca Stein’s anthropology classes continue to remain popular throughout the years.
Featured Faculty: Communications Chair Joshua Miller
Communications Chair Joshua Miller speaks about LAVC and the positive impact his department has made on former students.
LAVC Profile: Juan Castellanos
Basic Needs Coordinator and Counselor Juan Castellanos discusses the drive to support student food and housing needs at LAVC.
Estate Planning Seminar
The Estate Planning Seminar will be held at Valley College on January 22, 2026. We hope you’ll join us for this rewarding event.
Cinema/Media Arts Alumni: Sarah Bach and David Pacheco
Former Cinema/Media Arts students discuss their experience with LAVC’s “top-tier” program.
Valley Business Leader Rickey Gelb
Long-time Valley business leader Rickey Gelb has joined the LAVC Foundation Board of Directors as a meaningful way to give back.
2025 Scholarship Recognition Ceremony
Donors and scholarship recipients came together for the 2025 Scholarship Recognition Ceremony held in the Fireside Room.
LAVC ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
For the 11th time, the prestigious Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony returns to Valley College this year on June 28.
Art Department Alumni Exhibition
Join us for a delightful reception featuring art and spoken poetry. The free event includes a silent auction to support arts programming at LAVC.
Wednesday Concert Series
Enjoy music every week through May 28 at the LAVC Music Department Wednesday Concert Series. As our guest, the concerts are free!
LAVC Alumnus Stuart Waldman
Citing the community colleges for training the employees of tomorrow, Stuart Waldman reflects on his time at LAVC.
LAVC Alumnus Ron Yukelson
Former student Ron Yukelson credits LAVC for paving the way to a highly successful future that included 36 years in the health care industry.
Estate Planning Seminar
The Estate Planning Seminar will be held at Valley College on January 22, 2025. We hope you’ll join us for this rewarding event.
LAVC Welcomes Raising Cane’s
LAVC welcomes the support and partnership of Raising Cane’s, a proud sponsor of LAVC programs and students.
Remembering Tracy Bachman
LAVC’s Rainbow Pride Center honored the memory of Tracy Bachman, a former faculty member of the English Department.
LAVC Alumnus Donald Graham
As a student at LAVC, Don Graham staged a protest in the administration office at LAVC. Now he’s an LAPD officer.
Heredero del Vallarta Supermercado Enrique Gonzalez
Gerente de Distrito del Supermercados Vallarta Enrique Alejandro González III tres años en LAVC me inculcaron cualidades para toda la vida…
Vallarta Supermarket Heir Enrique Gonzalez
Vallarta Supermarket District Manager Enrique Alejandro Gonzalez III credits the three years he spent at LAVC in instilling lifelong qualities…
Women in Stem
The LAVC STEM department is hosting this panel as a joint venture several prestigious organizations.
Hall of Fame BBQ
Join the Monarch family prior to the big game on Saturday, September 21. Let the good times roll!
Monarch Football Camp
Monarch QB/Wide Receivers Skills Camp instructs youth in various football skills.
Farmers Market
Open every Sunday
9am – 1pm
New vendors arriving regularly!
POPP Event
The Police Orientation Preparation Program (POPP) is a two-year degree program
VACC Event
Special event with artist Pável Acevedo on Wednesday April 10 6-8pm