About the Foundation

The Alliance Foundation is a hub of engaged, enthusiastic philanthropists and advocates that are helping propel Alliance into the top echelons of public schools systems in California and Alliance scholars to college completion. We bring together diverse leaders and communities to transform the public education landscape in Los Angeles to one that puts equity, justice and achievement at its center. 

Since our incorporation in 2019, our mission is to raise resources and visibility for the Alliance network of schools, advocate for policies that improve quality public education for historically underserved youth, and build partnerships to strengthen Alliance schools and the communities that Alliance serves. We believe in the unlimited potential of our scholars and work to shine a bright light on what is possible for all public schools.

About Alliance College-Ready Public Schools

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools has redefined what’s possible in public education for over 20 years. As one of the nation’s largest and most successful public charter school networks, Alliance is powered by a deep belief in brilliance—one that continues to reimagine what education can be for more than 12,000 scholars across 25 middle and high schools in Los Angeles’ most underserved communities. 

Whether piloting field-leading school schedules and AI tools to accelerate learning, opening doors to early career exposure and mentorship, or building a pipeline of highly qualified educators who lead with both shared experience and instructional excellence, we create the conditions for brilliance to thrive.

Today, every Alliance high school is ranked among the nation’s best, with 97% of scholars accepted to college and 83% admitted to four-year colleges and universities.

Learn more about the Alliance College-Ready Public Schools here, and through our most recent Annual Report.

    • Board of Trustees

    The Alliance Foundation Board of Trustees is comprised of a diverse array of Los Angeles area civic, business and education leaders who champion educational equity and share a deep commitment to helping our scholars realize their dreams.

    The members are: 

    Brett Brewer

    Co-Chair

    Kara Sax

    Co-Chair

    Dale Okuno

    Secretary

    Michael Woronoff

    Treasurer
    Chair, Finance Committee

    Joe Acevedo

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    James Andrews

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    Peter Bachmann

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    Brian Bustamante-Nicholson

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    Gilbert Dávila

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    Marcos Gonzalez

    Chair,
    Nominating Committee 

    Rick Hess

    Erik Kronstadt

    Chair,
    Audit Committee

    Sabrina Leichtman-Levine

    Roopali Malhotra

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    Jeff Marine

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    Pedro Martí

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    Joe McDevitt

    Co-Chair,
    Development Committee 

    Walter Mosley

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    Glenn Rotner

    Chair,
    Mentorship Committee

    Eva Stern​

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    Frank Baxter

    In Memorium
    Founding Board Member

    Foundation Staff

    Dulce Appiagyei

    Director,
    Foundation Operations

    Maggie Bove-LaMonica

    Director,
    External Affairs

    Samantha Crawford

    Manager, Communications & Brand

    .Diego Hernandez

    Director, Individual Giving & Stewardship

    Kristen Laskaris

    Director,
    Institutional Giving

    Tiffany Markarian

    Vice President,
    Development

    Catherine Suitor

    Executive Director

    Jordan Tabaldo

    Manager, Development Operations & Events