Who We Are

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The Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit auxiliary organization formed to generate philanthropic support for Los Angeles Valley College.

MISSION

The LAVC Foundation is committed to making higher education attainable for all in the communities served by the campus by providing scholarships and resources for programs directly benefiting students of our college. The Foundation’s vision is to support LAVC’s mission of student success, lifelong learning, and enriching the lives of its diverse community.

HISTORY

In 1971, The Patrons Association was established as a non-profit foundation to benefit Los Angeles Valley College, its programs and students. Later renamed The LAVC Foundation, we remain committed to advancing the teaching and learning objectives of Valley College, and most of all, providing its students an environment that fosters a healthy exchange of ideas.

Newsletters & Publications

April 2024 Newsletter (PDF)

2021 Foundation Annual Report (PDF)

Board Meetings

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda for March 26, 2024 (PDF)

Join us for our next meeting scheduled for March 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in ACA 2504. For connection information, contact Ronya Waters at [email protected].

Access Past Meeting Agendas here

2023-24 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LAVC Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors who are an enthusiastic and committed group of volunteer business and community leaders donating their time, resources and energy to positively impact educational access in the San Fernando Valley. The board’s mission is to provide an affordable and accessible college education for all with the desire to succeed.

Jason Schaff

President

Tony Quiroga

Vice-President

Sharon Udkoff, CPA

Secretary

Sarah Song

Treasurer

Pat Ballew, MS Ed

Elaine Baylor

Kevin Crosby

Araz Parseghian

Elizabeth Penuela

Tom Soule, CPA

Keith Zavala

Richard T.Miller, Attorney at Law

Legal Counsel

Ronya Waters

Development Officer

Andrea Schmitt

Director

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Andrea Schmitt has served the Los Angeles community, in particular the Valley, for nearly 20 years. She began her career in nonprofit fundraising serving as Director of Development for the Program for Torture Victims, and has served as the Director of Development and Interim Executive Director for the Soldiers Project, serving military veterans and their loved ones. Most recently she worked as the Director of Projects & Partnerships at Jewish World Watch, overseeing a grants program that supported human rights projects in five countries across the globe. She has served on the Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council and lives in Valley Glen with her family. She is excited to join the community at Valley College.

Dr. Barry Gribbons