On June 8, 2023, the Making Waves Academy community gathered at the campus gymnasium to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2023. As over 80
A Wave-Maker and graduate of Loyola Marymount University, she is currently a second-year student at the UC Davis School of Law, working hard every day to achieve her dreams.
On May 6, the Academy community gathered in the school’s gymnasium for Senior Send-Off, an annual tradition celebrating national College Decision Day for the graduating class of seniors. Turns out, we have a lot to celebrate!
Friday, April 21- Making Waves Academy was honored to host a truly inspiring event featuring a number of prominent civil rights powerhouses. Students gathered to welcome
Our updated name, logo, and overall brand for Making Waves Education Foundation clarifies our focus on education – and helps us increase visibility with those who aren’t yet familiar with our organization.
“Whatever you want to be in life, be the best you can be at it,” shared Allison Cubillas, a first-gen graduate from UC San Diego who graduated debt-free and started a full-time role at Meketa Investment Group.
Research shows that salary negotiation is an inequitable process that marginalizes women and people of color. On July 1, 2022, a no negotiation policy took effect at Making Waves Foundation as a part of a revised compensation model that allows for greater transparencies and a bolstering of equity.
At Making Waves Foundation, you’ll find a great community of people and a dynamic, collaborative, and rewarding work environment. We are proud to offer an
The application period is open until February 20, 2023 for Making Waves Foundation’s college and career success program for Pittsburg High School graduating seniors. Our college and career success program offers scholarships, coaching, and budget planning to support you on your path to graduating college with minimal to no debt and set up for your first job.
“Take advantage of every opportunity so say yes to everything” shared Anthony Jacobo Gonzalez, a Wave-Maker from Pittsburg, California who is attending UC Davis and completing an internship as a part of the Sacramento Valley College Corps. “I just want to give thanks to Making Waves for the resources and opportunities they provide to me. Helping me pay for tuition and providing me with an amazing coach have both been fundamental to my sanity. I really appreciate them, and everything they do in helping me break generational barriers.”
Making Waves Foundation leaders recently joined state, city, and community leaders at a celebratory ribbon cutting event at the California Theatre in Pittsburg, California this past November. The historic performing arts theater has been closed for the past three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and construction meant to increase seating, reinforce support for the balcony, and improve lighting and other systems.
As 2023 is right around the corner, we are highlighting and celebrating the top stories of this past year. The stories range from Wave-Makers breaking barriers and graduating from amazing colleges and universities, tips and advice for high school and college students, and recognition for the Making Waves community.
