Leticia Perez
Leticia Perez (she/her) is a Financial Services Coordinator for Making Waves Education Foundation. In this role, she assists students in managing the financial components of earning a college degree. As the daughter of Mexican- born immigrants, Leticia has had to navigate the education system predominately on her own. She attended UC Davis and earned her […]
Miguel Mendoza
Miguel Mendoza is a Financial Services Manager for Making Waves Education Foundation. Miguel graduated from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in Spanish. Miguel has more than ten years in the field of access to higher education and financial aid. He began his career in Boston, at […]
Danielle Hall
I want students to feel understood, optimistic, and playful during our calls. I want them to trust that I have their best interest at heart and walk away from our conversation with a greater belief in themselves and their abilities. I hope to challenge, encourage, and support them as they make sense of their experiences […]
Bonnie Shea
As the VP of Marketing and Storytelling at Making Waves Education Foundation, Bonnie Shea (she/her) oversees strategy and implementation for branding, marketing, storytelling, and other communications.
Victoria Kupu
Ms. Victoria Kupu is a Sr. Manager of Financial Services for Making Waves Education Foundation. In this role she assists students with financial aid and disburses scholarships. She grew up in San Francisco where her passion for assisting those in marginalized communities began. As a first-generation born Polynesian American it was important to attend college. […]
Ayasha Tripp
Ayasha Tripp is a Sr. Manager of Coaching Services for Making Waves Education Foundation. As a coach, her goal is to provide holistic support to students as they navigate their college journey. She also provides resources, encouragement, and insight as students explore the different options, opportunities, and challenges that college may present. Ayasha is a […]
Paola Cadena
Paola Flores Cadena (she/her) is the senior manager of early career and alumni with Making Waves Education Foundation. She is a first-generation college graduate, who was born in Mexico City and immigrated with her family at a young age. In 2011, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sociology from San Francisco State University and […]
Pilar Del Moral
As the Accounting Manager at Making Waves Education Foundation, Pilar Del Moral is responsible for processing payroll, managing accounts payable, and overseeing other accounting department functions.
Siobhan McCarthy
Siobhan McCarthy is Making Waves Education Foundation’s Vice President of Finance. In this role she provides financial analysis to aid decision-making and stewardship of resources. Siobhan has a degree in accounting from University of San Diego. She enjoys hearing students’ individual stories about their college and career journey.
Lauren Fong
In her current role as Senior Manager of Data Strategy and Operations for Making Waves Education Foundation’s College and Alumni Program (CAP), Lauren Fong supports in all of the “behind the scenes” tasks that need to be done. She loves the variety that comes with the role – one day she might be communicating with […]
Macy Yip
Macy, a Richmond-native, is the People Operations Specialist at Making Waves Education Foundation. She attended California State University, East Bay and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a focus in Human Resource Management. After graduating, she worked as an administrative assistant for a technology company and legal firm. She then wanted to […]
Ana Calderon
Ana Calderon is a Financial Services Manager for Making Waves Education Foundation’s College & Alumni Program (CAP). In this role, she supports Wave-Makers by providing financial aid advising to ensure they graduate from college with minimal debt. Ana was born in Mexico and came to the U.S. when she was three years old. She is […]
