Pablo Villavicencio

Dear Friends, For more than 20 years, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has remained anchored by a simple yet profound truth: In a world where divisions can run deep, we do not choose sides; we choose our scholars. Like me, most Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ scholars are the first in their families to attend college. Nearly all come from communities that have…

Catherine Suitor

Dear Friends, At the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Foundation, we have the privilege of serving as both champion and catalyst, mobilizing the resources, partnerships, and ideas that turn brilliance into action. We fund what matters most—exceptional educators, innovative school models, and programs that open doors for scholars. We also listen. We advocate. We mentor. Because we know that…

Diego Barreras

Dear Los Angeles, I am proud to be a 12th grader at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Leichtman-Levine High School. Living in the city of El Sereno in East LA, I’ve spent my entire K-12 journey in charter schools. When my older brother was ready for school, my parents wanted the best for both of us. Because private schools…