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, we have remained steadfast in our mission 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 is one of the largest and most successful public charter school networks in the country. Alliance schools beat the odds, closing the opportunity gap for 13,000 scholars from low-income households who attend our 26 middle and high schools in Los Angeles’ most underserved communities. Ninety-three percent of incoming 6th grade scholars arrive at Alliance reading below grade level. Yet, year in and year out, 95% of Alliance scholars graduate from high school and are accepted to college.
Alliance schools now look to the future, setting an ambitious goal to ensure Alliance scholars not only get into college, but that they thrive in and graduate from college. The Alliance aspiration is that 75% of scholars earn a four-year degree.
Learn more about the Alliance College-Ready Public Schools here, and through our 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 share a deep commitment to educational equity and an unwavering belief in the academic promise of our scholars. They recognize that every child in our city deserves access to a great education and a shot at a bright future regardless of a child’s zip code or socioeconomic background.
The members are:
Jeff Marine
Chair
James Andrews
Board Member
Gilbert Dávila
Board Member
Erik Kronstadt
Board Member
Walter Mosley
Board Member
Eva Stern
Board Member
Jennifer DiGrazia
Vice-Chair
Peter Bachmann
Board Member
Lauren Edgerton
Board Member
Roopali Malhotra
Board Member
Glenn Rotner
Board Member
Milton Valera
Board Member
Michael Woronoff
Treasurer
Frank Baxter
Board Member
David Fisher
Board Member
Pedro Martí
Board Member
Kara Sax
Board Member
Dale Okuno
Secretary
Brett Brewer
Board Member
Rickey Ivie
Board Member
Joe McDevitt
Board Member
Harry Smith
Board Member
Foundation Staff
Catherine Suitor
Executive
Director
Jenn Young
Manager, Foundation Operations
David Stanley
Vice President,
Development
Sam Parham
Manager, Development & Communications
Bo Gray
Director, Development & Communications
Naomi Broder
Development
Associate
Kari Sartorius
Director, Events & Donor Engagement
Financials
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