Mr. Holsclaw is the Executive Director of Making Waves. His work as a social entrepreneur focuses on developing and implementing innovative programs to ensure that urban children...
Providing The Educational Opportunities That Change Lives
Key Personnel
Business Manager
Ms. Adams is the business manager at Making Waves Education Program. She came to the Making Waves community in 2007. Previously, she served for six years as the Director of Business Services at a...
Director of Advancement
Ms. Anderson is the Director of Advancement for Making Waves Foundation, focusing on development and special projects. She began her affiliation with Making Waves in 1995 as the Director of...
Program Director
Ms. Fries is the Program Director at Making Waves Education Program’s San Francisco office. She began her affiliation with the program in 1995, and over the five years prior to working full...
Dean of Students
Mr. Johnson is the Dean of Students at Making Waves Education Program, Richmond. He began working with Making Waves in 2004. Although originally he wanted to be an architect, he changed his mind...
Office Manager
Ms. Maldonado is the Office Manager for Making Waves Foundation. She began her association with Making Waves two years ago when she became part of the Foundation team. She supports the Foundation...
Assoc. Director of Major Gifts
Ms. Martin will lead major gifts at Making Waves Foundation. As the newest member of our development team, she brings more than 23 years of private equity experience where she held principal roles...
Director of Student Life/Mental Health Coordinator
Ms. Nassor is the Director of Student Life/Mental Health Coordinator at Making Waves Education Program. In 1997, Ms. Nassor joined the Making Waves community as a social skills group facilitator...
Upper School Head
Mr. Nelson holds a BA degree from UCLA in History with an emphasis on World History and World Literature. Mr. Nelson also holds an Ed.M. from Harvard University in Education. Mr....
Middle School Director
Ms. St. Roseman is Dean of Students at Making Waves Academy. As a professional with 21 years of experience, Ms. St. Roseman comes to us most recently from the Level Playing Field...
Director of Operations
Ms. Smith is currently the Director of Operations for Making Waves Foundation. She assists the Executive Director on the planning and implementation of the education program and the transformation...
Director of Academic and Student Affairs
Ms. Wright-Davis is the Director of Academic and Student Affairs at Making Waves Education Program. In 1995, she joined the Making Waves community as a tutor/teacher for the First Wave while...
Director of Alumni Affairs
Ms. Corina Garcia is the Director of Alumni Affairs for Making Waves Foundation. In 1998, she joined the Making Waves community as a tutor for the 4thWave. Focusing directly on student...
"Making Waves sets the gold standard in best practices for educating young people from low-income backgrounds. It is a model for raising achievement and attainment for less advantaged students that needs to be implemented in hundreds of communities nationwide."
Arthur Levine, Former President of Columbia University’s Teachers College and President of the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
Contact Making Waves Foundation
3045 Research Drive
Richmond, CA 94806
Phone: (510) 237-6027
Fax: (510) 237-6538