“While the pandemic has negatively affected our communities in so many ways, the 10,000 Degrees College of Marin team remains committed to providing students with unwavering and unconditional support, and a belief in their ability to achieve their academic aspirations.”

Tania Requenes
10,000 Degrees Program Manager, College of Marin

“As the Program Manager in San Francisco for our high school program, I really enjoy building on our partnerships with our school and district partners. When we provide more resources for all our school partners, it ensures that all students have equitable education opportunities, especially during these uncertain times!”

Jose Jimenez
10,000 Degrees Program Manager
San Francisco

“Our four-year-bound scholars in San Mateo County have to overcome and balance growing up within heavily gentrified cities and the dominant tech industry. They all share a passion to grow within their educational careers to later make an impact in their home communities. We work tirelessly to provide our scholars with the community-based resources and words of encouragement they need to thrive this academic year and beyond.”

Karla Santiago
10,000 Degrees College Success Manager

“I had one of the most meaningful experiences during a financial aid meeting with a student and her parent. After explaining the costs of attendance and financial aid for two great universities, she was able to make a decision based on what she wanted, not her finances.”

Barbara Bravo
10,000 Degrees Fellow, Sonoma Valley

“80% of my students say they wouldn’t have applied to college if it weren’t for my assistance!”

Hardy Olivas
10,000 Degrees Fellow, Contra Costa

“Despite the pandemic, our team has amplified their support for our students and partners. We quickly adopted and executed new virtual tools with creativity and a passion for equity that is increasing students’ opportunities for a college degree to and through the community college pathway.”

Christopher Gonzales
10,000 Degrees Program Director, New Markets

“As a first-generation college graduate, I am committed to helping other first-generation students like me realize their dreams of earning a college degree and close the equity gap…especially now when the effects of the pandemic and the pivot to virtual learning is impacting students of color the hardest.”

Carla Moran
10,000 Degrees Program Manager, South Bay