Our Mission: Helping students launch their future
The Fullerton College Foundation was founded in 1959 as an independent auxiliary to raise funds for Fullerton College (in the future referred to as “the College”). In 2021, after several difficult years, starting with the Great Recession and ending with COVID, the Friends of Fullerton College Foundation (in the future referred to as “Friends”) took over in a full partnership with Fullerton College as the successor agency for college fundraising. Administrative Assistant, Kesha Shadwick, joined the team. All assets came to the new foundation.
Dr. Cynthia Olivo Fullerton College President
Isabel Oropeza Friends Board President
Our Foundation Board of DIRECTORS
President: Isabel Oropeza, UBS (and FC Alumnus)
Vice President: Evangelina Rosales, NOCCCD Board of Trustee Member
Ex Oficio Treasurer: Josh Smith, Schools First Credit Union
Ex Officio Secretary: Doug Cortez, Retired Chemical Engineer (and FC Alumnus)
Past President: Dr. Gilbert Contreras, VP of Student Services and Past FC Interim President
At Large: Paulette Marshall Chaffee, Attorney
Bob Jensen, Retired Dean of FC Arts Division
Ben Vega, Food Beverage Manager (and FC Alumnus)
Ex Officio: Dr. Cynthia Olivo, FC President
Jennifer Combs, President of Faculty Senate
Nichole Crockrom, President of Classified Senate