Meet Our Board of Directors

Our SCC Foundation board volunteers are vitally important to Santiago Canyon College.  They connect the college with community partners and help raise funds for programs and scholarships. With their support, our students gain access to a wider range of campus and community programs and resources that will broaden their college experience and help them become the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.

Our Mission

Aligned with Santiago Canyon College’s mission, the Santiago Canyon College Foundation champions student success and educational equity by funding campus programs and faculty initiatives. We collaborate with the community to raise funds, forge partnerships, and provide scholarships, fostering an inclusive environment that nurtures potential and transforms lives.

Chair

Betty Valencia, Ph.D. 
Compliance and Risk
Executive

Vice Chair

Mark J. Schmidt
President
AFAB Packaging

Treasurer

Chad Zimmerman
Chief Technology Officer
Former Mayor of Villa Park

Nicole “Nicki” Matthews
Former High School Teacher & Co-owner of PorterMatt Electric, Inc.

Secretary

Nathan Kim
Principal
Gensler

Vince Ferragamo
Former Professional American Football Player & Owner of Touchdown Real Estate


Sandeep Madhavan
Private Wealth Advisor
Owner of Merit Wealth Management

New Members
Welcome


Ex-Officio Member

Jeannie G. Kim, Ph.D.


President
Santiago Canyon College

Jimmy Ko
Commercial Banker
JP Morgan Chase

Officers of the Corporation

Ex-Officio Member

Gabriel Lopez


Former SCC Associated Student Government President for 2023-2024

Ex-Officio Member

Kathy Jennison

Executive Director
Office of College Advancement and Foundation