Peninsula Bridge

During September and October, Peninsula Bridge is teaming up with Loop Neighborhood Market and AU Energy for The Giving Pump at Shell USA (Shell) to drive positive change in the Bay Area by giving back. From September 1st through October 31st, a portion of the purchases at designated pumps at participating Shell stations across the Bay Area will benefit Peninsula Bridge. The Giving Pump will be specially marked with purple signage at participating Shell gas stations to inspire consumers to support Peninsula Bridge when purchasing fuel. With no additional cost when filling up, it’s easy to participate in the program. You can find a participating station by visiting shell.us/givingpump. We are incredibly grateful for this new partnership with Loop Neighborhood Market, AU Energy and The Giving Pump at Shell USA. #GivingPump #ShellStationsUS Shell

We are excited and honored to announce two new additions to our leadership team at Peninsula Bridge this August. Amika Guillaume joins us as Peninsula Bridge's first Chief Operating Officer. With 25 years of expertise, Amika is an extraordinary educational leader in first generation student and family success. She brings zest, intelligence, empathy and a depth of understanding in high school, college access and college success. Laura Dholakia joins our board as a senior technology executive with over twenty-five years of experience spanning strategy, analytics, and operational leadership. She brings a keen analytic perspective and passion to the Peninsula Bridge board. #education #leadership #PeninsulaBridge

We are thrilled to expand our leadership at Peninsula Bridge and welcome four exceptional leaders to our Board of Directors: Lara Bridges Housser, Ravi Inukonda, Kevin Laughlin, and Morgan Volkart Their unique insights and experiences will bolster our commitment to educational access and equity. We are honored to have these new members join the Peninsula Bridge Board, and excited to see the growth of our organization under their leadership and guidance! Lara Housser is an experienced e-commerce executive with experience across consumer goods, B2C marketing, entrepreneurship, and go-to-market strategy. Lara graduated from Stanford GSB and Dartmouth College. Lara is currently a Board Member & Advisor at KiwiCo, and has established an incredible partnership between KiwiCo and Peninsula Bridge. She also serves on the board of Menlo School. Ravi Inukonda is Chief Financial Officer at DoorDash. Ravi joined DoorDash in 2018 as Vice President of Finance and Strategy, a role he held for over four years before becoming CFO in 2023. Before joining DoorDash, he served as Head of Finance for Uber Eats, held leadership roles in private equity, and worked in the investment banking division for Goldman Sachs. He holds a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, an M.S. in Computer Science from Clemson University, and an M.B.A. from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Kevin Laughlin is the CFO at Temporal Technologies. He is an experienced executive in finance and operations in software services, internet and in the manufacturing sectors. Kevin holds a BS in Accounting from Santa Clara University. Kevin is a long-time supporter of Peninsula Bridge. Morgan Volkart has worked in college admissions and higher education for more than 15 years and currently serves as Associate Vice Provost for Western Region and International Recruitment at Lehigh University based out of Lehigh’s Western Regional Office in the Peninsula. Morgan has dedicated her career to helping provide access to college for students from underrepresented backgrounds. As a first-generation college student, Morgan attended Lehigh as a Division I athlete to pursue her B.A and M.Ed in Globalization and Education Change. In addition to the Board of Directors, Morgan also serves on Peninsula Bridge's College Advisory Board.

Wow! Last evening was a truly remarkable night as we gathered at our annual event, Building Bridges 2023. Thanks to the generosity of our amazing community, we are making college possible for over 900 students. We were inspired by Valeria, our lively emcee and a senior at Woodside Priory, and moved by the powerful stories shared by Bridget, UC Merced Junior, and Magaly, Peninsula Bridge alumna. And, a special highlight of the night was the inspirational keynote delivered by Dr. Tim Bono, sharing his insights on facing adversity, embracing community, and being proactive about mental health. Missed the event, but want to make a gift or learn more? Donate at paypal.me/peninsulabridge or learn about engagement opportunities at https://lnkd.in/eGAjjp6B Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication. Together, we're building bridges and transforming the lives of deserving students across the Peninsula.