A history of success. A future of promise.
Our Mission
We are committed to expand and enhance the educational opportunities of Santa Ana College by linking community organizations, businesses, funding sources, alumni, and staff
Meet our team
From leadership to staff, our team is fully dedicated to the goals and mission of the Santa Ana College Foundation.
Our College Advancement Staff
We are committed to providing the highest level of service to our students, staff, and donors. Please do not hesitate to reach out for assistance.
Christina R. Romero, M.A.
Executive Director, Office of Advancement & Foundation
romero_christina@sac.edu
(714) 564-6095
Melissa Felter
Director of Special Programs, Development, & Alumni Relations, Office of Advancement & Foundation
felter_melissa@sac.edu
(714) 564-6015
Kristin Ellsworth
Development Coordinator, Office of Advancement & Foundation
ellsworth_kristin@sac.edu
(714) 564-6075
Xochitl Swenson
Scholarship Coordinator, Office of Advancement & Scholarships
swenson_xochitl@sac.edu
(714) 564-6995
Jose Corona
Student Program Specialist, Office of Advancement & Scholarships
corona_jose@sac.edu
(714) 564-6478
Karen Retana
Sr. Clerk, Office of Advancement & Foundation
retana_karen@sac.edu
(714) 564-6908
Alexandra Mata
Interim Administrative Secretary, Office of Advancement & Foundation
mata_alexandra@sac.edu
(714) 564-6091
Matthew Toledano
Student Assistant, Office of Advancement & Foundation
sw049@sac.edu
(714) 564-6091
Officers | Executive Committee
President | David Valentin, Retired Chief of Police City of Santa Ana
Vice President | Teresa Gonzalez-Anaya, Director of Customer Marketing & Sales Promotions and Events Northgate Gonzalez Markets
Secretary | Yareiry Alba, Project Manager Sr. Elevance Health
Treasurer | R. Edwin Halverson, Certified Public Accountant Halverson AC, CPAs
Chairman | Kristin Crellin, Senior Vice President SchoolsFirst FCU
Deputy of Finance | Clayton Rivest, Vice President, Private Banker U.S. Bank
Senior Advisor | Ken Purcell, National Vice President of Sales (Retired) First American Title
Senior Advisor | Mark Mcloughlin, President High School Academies Foundation
Board of Directors
Alex Barrera, Senior Director, Education & Facilities Cordona Corporation
R. Lewis Bratcher, Ed. D. Retired Administrator Santa Ana Unified School District
Alberta D. Christy, Retired Business Officer Citibank
Dennis Farrell, Commissioner (Retired) Big West Conference
Juan Gonzalez, Public Affairs Manager SoCal Gas
Madeline Grant, Dean of Business Santa Ana College
Jose A. Hernandez, Owner & Attorney Law Office of Jose Alfredo Hernandez, APC
Jena Jensen, Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Public Policy Officer CHOC Children's
Ignacio A. Muñiz, Principal Santa Ana Unified School District
Jayne C. Munoz, Professor, English Santa Ana College/Chapman University
Dr. Annebelle Nery, President Santa Ana College Ex-Officio (with vote)
Ramiro Ochoa, Portfolio Manager Westport Properties, Inc.
Fortino Rivera, CEO Staffing Solutions
Christina R. Romero, M.A., Executive Director College Advancement & Foundation Ex-Officio (with vote)
Sam Ruiz, Business Owner & Founder Cafe Cultura, Euro Caffe
Daniel Stefano, Fire Chief City of Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue
Positive impact in the making
Our History
The Santa Ana College Foundation was established in 1968, driven by a simple yet powerful belief: no student should be denied access to education due to financial constraints.
Past
Between 1968 and 2000, the Santa Ana College Foundation dedicated over 30 years to empowering students through individual scholarships, enabling them to pursue and complete their educational goals based on merit and financial need.
These impactful scholarships inspired a new vision—one that sought to elevate awareness of student needs and expand philanthropic efforts to accelerate student success.
Where we started
Present
Where we are
For more than two decades, the Santa Ana College Foundation has worked to expand its philanthropic impact across departments, divisions, learning communities, students, and scholarship programs. This effort has grown the Foundation’s assets from $2.9 million to nearly $15 million, with over $1.5 million reinvested into the college and its students, and more than $1 million raised annually.
Thanks to an engaged board and deeply committed stakeholders, the Foundation has built a sustainable future, creating valuable resources that benefit the entire campus community.
Future
Where we are going
With the success of a three-year, $6 million fundraising campaign behind us, the future is brighter than ever. The Santa Ana College Foundation Board of Directors, the President's Cabinet, and the Advancement Office are united in advancing the college's critical goals.
Together, they are leveraging philanthropic support to drive key priorities, including:
Student Success Scholarships
High-Impact Programs
New Academic and Community Spaces for the Arts
Degree and Certificate Completion
Transfer
Workforce Development
Equity
Reducing excess unit accumulation.
Staff Resources
Documents, Forms & Reports
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