LEADERS OF CHANGE

We believe people who are directly impacted by issues have the best expertise to lead change. We seek to be led by and for SSFUSD community members. 

Board of directors

Our Board of Directors is a passionate group of community leaders, educators, and advocates that guide our mission with strategic vision, collaboration, and a shared commitment to student success.

Juanita Flores

President

Lauren Kitchen

Treasurer & Co-Founder

Kayla Powers

Secretary & Co-Founder

Fatima Maldonaldo

Director of Strategic Partnerships & Engagement

Alma Ruiz Soto

Board Member

Natalie Wheatfall-Lum

Board Member

John Baker

Board Member

Operational Team

Our Operational Team works behind the scenes to turn our mission into action, managing resources and community outreach to support students and educators across South San Francisco.

Mary Dowden

Initiatives Manager

Aya Moulic

Fundraising & Marketing Consultant

Partners

The Bay Ed Fund, Town of Colma, Genentech, SSF Scavenger, and Peninsula Clean Energy provides the essential funding needed to pursue our initiatives for 2024. Their support empowers us to enhance public education across South San Francisco, ensuring every student has the resources and opportunities they deserve.

Town of Colma
Bay Ed Found
Genentech
South San Francisco Scavenger

Our Collaborators

South San Francisco Unified School District, City of South San Francisco, Familias Tomando Acción, San Mateo County Office of Education, San Mateo County Parks Foundation, PTA, and En El Concilio of San Mateo County

Our Volunteers

Alexia Huerta, Ana Melara Larin, Bryan Palomino, Caroline Lacayo, Christina Hong, Crystal Arrizon, Delia Arenas and Agustin González, Fatima Maldonado, Gracia Trejo, Isabella Estevez, James Coleman, Jeanette Roxas. Laura Doctor, Leticia Marquez, Fatima Maldonaldo, Monica Nguyen, Megan Connery, Mirna Martinez, Nicole York, Karen Kirby, Roselle Loudon, Rosie Hitchcock, Stephanie Sioson, and Teresa Ortiz
We warmly welcome anyone interested in joining us to enhance the educational opportunities for our students. Together, we can make a difference in their academic journeys.

Advisory Council

We are currently building an advisory council of community members, education experts, and others to help guide our work. Please contact us by emailing contact@ssfedfoundation.org to learn more.