In memory of their parents, Mark and Steve Chatinsky established an endowment for the Albert and Lola Chatinsky Scholarship Fund through the Maricopa Community College District Foundation to support students in the Artist of Promise Program. The purpose of the fund...

The importance of establishing this fund I feel it is important that we have more female representation in the STEM fields, especially in physics and engineering. Since I’ve received my degrees years ago, female representation in these fields has not increased...

PVCC recognizes the contribution of Dr. Lois Roma-Deeley, founding director of the PVCC Creative Writing program. Now retired, during her decades-long tenure at PVCC, Dr. Roma-Deeley distinguished herself as a writer, teacher, and program head by creating,...

Dr. Nancy L. Miller was a professor of sociology and counseling in the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) from 1966 until her retirement in 1999. She matriculated at Kent State University, where she attained the B, A. and MA.Ed. degrees. After she...

East Valley Women’s League is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) dedicated to improving the lives of underserved women and children in Arizona. We are passionate about what we do and take great pride in our volunteer efforts as well as the programs we support. East...

The Genie Zavaleta Scholarship fund was established in memory of Genie Zavaleta, an educator, and counselor, who advocated for undocumented students and their families. Genie and her life mate, Hector were the Pioneers of the Dream Act, working with students wishing...

Heidi and David Hutchins met when they were both pursuing dual graduate degrees in business/health services administration and are passionate about helping students to achieve their academic goals. David Hutchins is an expert in Data Analytics, Statistics, and...

IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH HEALTH AND EDUCATION The Ibis Foundation of Arizona, a private foundation, was established in December 2006 with the vision that each individual’s quality of life is connected to the overall well-being of the community. We pursue...

The Jed Allen Memorial Scholarship is in honor of James “Jed” Edward Allen, beloved English faculty at Phoenix College (1999-2012). During his tenure at Phoenix College, Jed served as Director of the Creative Writing Program for five years. James “Jed” Allen is...

The Katherine Ann VanDriel Memorial Scholarship scholarship was established in memory of Katherine Ann (Armsby) VanDriel, a former Maricopa Community College student, who had a career in EMT and emergency services dispatch. Kathy graduated from Mountain View High...

The Karl and Aurelia Schroeder Endowed Scholarship was created in 2018 by Karl and Aurelia Schroeder to assist Mesa Community College students pursuing a degree or certificate in business, with preference to students who are the first in their families to attend...

Nina Mason Pulliam (born in 1906 in rural Martinsville, Indiana) was a business leader, journalist, humanitarian, and a lover of all creatures. As a high school sophomore, she received her first compensation for a literary essay. She went on to study journalism at...

Nora (Goodyear) Gilray (1948-1999) entered nursing school after completing high school in Glendora, California. She attended a nurse training program, where she earned her Nursing diploma and passed the California Registered Nurse exam. She had a fervent interest in...

Foundation Board Member Sherri Thomas grew up on a farm in Laveen, Arizona. She graduated from Mesa Community College (MCC) on a tennis scholarship and was able to use her associate’s degree as a stepping stone to graduate from Arizona State University. “I had a...

Pat Haas was an English teacher who loved his work, his colleagues, and his students and was loved, in turn, by so many. Pat taught English in Kansas, Texas, and at Rio Salado and Phoenix Colleges before finally becoming a faculty member at Glendale Community College...

Paul Butler spent 21 years each in the Air Force and as a teacher in Glendale. Pauline Butler was a nurse. They loved the adventure of worldwide travel. Both felt that a good education was the best thing they could give to their children. They each were cared for at...

Born in Cananea, Mexico, on June 12, 1916, Castro lived in his native land until 1918, when he moved to Arizona and later became an American citizen. Through physical labor, he saved enough to enter Arizona State Teachers College in Flagstaff, where he graduated in...

Since 2015, S.E.E.4VETS has donated over $60,000 to the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, making STEM education and various programs easily accessible for more than 120 veteran students, at several Maricopa Community College campuses. In 2019 the S.E.E.4VETS...

Ilene Borze recently retired in 2017 and was the original Program Director for GateWay Community College Nursing Continuing Education. Her dedication to meeting the needs of community partners and nursing professionals spanned many decades. Dr. Betty Heying-Stanley...

Dr. Donald A. Werner was a professor of Business at Scottsdale Community College (SCC) for twenty-nine years from 1971 to 2001. During his tenure, he served as Chairperson of the Business Division and as the Director of Occupational Education. Dr. Werner also was...

Four former NFL players, Torrey Wright, Toby Wright, Terry Wright, and Tommy Wright are making history by proposing, supporting and promoting this scholarship. It will enhance innovation on the college campuses and create new futures for high school students before...

Jean and Gary Thomas met in 1952 at Phoenix College. In 2017 they established the Thomas Family Fund, specifically for the Native American and African American female students at South Mountain Community College. For 15 years, Jean and Gary volunteered with Habitat...

Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial Inc. is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) aimed at preserving the history and culture of aviation in Scottsdale, providing a tribute to veterans and educational opportunities for our children and providing scholarships for...