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A Special Announcement
This year Bay Scholars has an unprecedented opportunity to elevate our impact like never before. We are excited to share that John A. Sobrato has generously committed to a $2.5 million challenge grant, supporting Bay Scholars’ growth. This extraordinary grant is designed to match contributions from all new donors, as well as current donors who increase their annual gifts. This not only offers a unique opportunity to amplify your impact but also serves as a powerful testament to the significance and value of our work. We hope you seize the opportunity to increase your support of Bay Scholars.
Giving Thanks by Giving Back Annual Luncheon
FEATURED SPEAKER
Senator Alex Padilla
Senator Alex Padilla, a progressive problem-solver, is the first Latino elected to represent California in the U.S. Senate. The son of immigrants, Padilla grew up in the San Fernando Valley and studied Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was drawn to politics in response to California’s anti-immigrant Proposition 187. Padilla was elected to the Los Angeles City Council in 1999 and the State Senate in 2006. As California’s Secretary of State, he oversaw a historic expansion of voting rights and voter participation. As United States Senator, Padilla has taken action to cut costs for families, combat the climate crisis, and help thousands of Californians secure millions of dollars owed to them by federal agencies. Padilla currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety. He is a member of the Senate Committees on Budget; Environment and Public Works; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Judiciary; and Rules. Padilla lives in the San Fernando Valley with his wife, Angela, and their three sons, Roman, Alex and Diego.
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Bay Scholars GTBGB Luncheon Sponsors 2024
Bay Scholars is pleased to acknowledge the following key donors for their generous sponsorship of the 2024 Bay Scholars Luncheon
*Bay Scholars Board member
2024 Co-Chairs
Annie Eagan*
Arlene Inch*
Bert Inch*
Beth O’Callahan* and Wilson Rosario
Carol and Dixon Doll
Carol and Ned Spieker
Cassin Family
Catherin & Thomas Kavanagh
Connie & Robert A. Lurie
Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP
Crescent Porter Hale Foundation
Cynthia & Gary Bengier
Dianne and Tad Taube
Erin Jaeb and Kevin Kelly*
Farah* and Victor Makras
Gina Longmire*
Gretchen Kimball*
Janet and Clint Reilly Family Foundation
Joan and Bob McGrath
Joanne Murphy
Jocelyn and Rodney Pierre-Antoine*
Joel Raznick, NEFT
John A. Sobrato and Susan Sobrato
John Osterweis
Julie LaNasa and John Kunzweiler*
Kevin O’Brien
Laura Talmus & Ace Smith
Lisa & Matthew Sonsini
Margaret Gallagher
Mark Molumphy*
Michelle and Dean Quiambao*
Nikki and Ron Lewis*
O’Brien Family Foundation
Outrageous Foundation
Patricia and Michael Kelly*
Peter Muscat*
Rev. Charlie Gagan*
Rev. Paul Fitzgerald*
Robert S & Helen P. Odell Fund
Shea Family Charities
Sobrato Philanthropies
Taube Philanthropies
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
Italics Indicate Bay Scholars Programmatic Partner
2024 Sponsors:
5 Buckets Foundation
Allen Matkins
Bessie Reilly
Craig Rossi
The Basic Fund
Breakthrough Summerbridge
Gustavo Torres
Kathleen Franco
Lara De Guzman
Larry Simi and Janet Rogers
Marina Security Services
Mark Reilly
Michael Pola
Nancy Lundeen
National Union of Healthcare Workers
Nibbi Investments
Ratcliff
San Francisco Firefighters Local 798
SEO Scholars San Francisco
Sergio and Larry Nibbi
Silicon Valley Bank
St. Stephen School
Stephen Koewler
