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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Jennifer DiGrazia
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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
Financials
Audited Financials
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