De’Shawn Kelly
De’Shawn Kelly is the Maintenance Manager at Making Waves Education Foundation. His role is assisting in keeping the buildings, systems, and campus in good working order. He’s been in facilities management for over 15 years. He loves Oakland, CA, loves God, loves the arts, loves international travel, and is here to serve all mankind here on […]
Richard Gomez
Richard serves as the Senior Facilities Manager at Making Waves Education Foundation. In this capacity, he plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the organization. His responsibilities include proactive management of repair and maintenance tasks, fostering collaboration with stakeholders, and overseeing vendor relationships. Known for his attention to detail, budget-conscious approach, […]
Tiffany Viramontes
Tiffany Viramontes is the Senior Manager of Facilities Operations with Making Waves Education Foundation. In this multifaceted role, she manages real estate and facilities administrative tasks, budget and expense management, analyzing stakeholder feedback, with a focus on continuous improvement. Tiffany relocated from Texas to Oregon before settling in California for good. She is impressed by the impactful […]
Erick Roa
As Chief Operating Officer at Making Waves Education Foundation, Erick Roa is responsible for partnering with all of members of the organization to create and implement talent-facing policies, procedures, and rituals that promote a thriving, equitable, and inclusive team culture grounded in Making Waves Education Foundation’s core values and commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and […]
Jacqueline Hu
As Controller at Making Waves Education Foundation, Jacqueline is responsible for all accounting-related activities. She attended the University of California, San Diego and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics. After graduating, she worked in many aspects of accounting, including at an accounting firm and at a private college. She is excited to bring her […]
Pilar Del Moral
As the Payroll and Accounts Payable Administrator at Making Waves Education Foundation, Pilar Del Moral is responsible for processing payroll, managing accounts payable, and overseeing other accounting department functions. Pilar graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines with a BS in Business Administration. She also recently received a Fundamental Payroll Certification from […]
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.
