Equitable Schools Fund

Sister Cities Project / Equitable Schools Fund

Meet the ESF Team

Meet the dynamic group of volunteers — each inspired to join for different reasons but united by a shared commitment to equity in K-12 education and a desire to take action.

Want to get involved? Click here for details and to join the team.

Christi Gilhoi

I'm involved with the ESF team because now more than ever it's important for all of us to take local action to make a difference for the future of our engaged citizenry and our democracy.

Alison Aragon

I volunteer on the ESF team because I believe in the transformative power of collective, community-driven action. I’ve seen how access to educational opportunities can open doors, shift perspectives, and change lives—and I’m committed to helping make that access possible for others.

Felicia Shaw

Jessica Kort

I'm on the ESF team because I want to see our youth across San Diego accessing exciting and engaging learning resources so they can reach their fullest potential.

Jason Moore

I joined the Equitable Schools Fund because the quality of someone’s public education shouldn’t change when their zip code does — and I’m proud to be part of a team taking meaningful action to make that ideal a reality.

Danicka Brown-Frazier

I am on the ESF team because I believe that we have the power through collective community to create impactful change, specifically in the school system. I feel empowered to do what we can do, in spite of the state of America.

Julia Dorfman

I'm on the ESF team because I believe that taking action to address equity in our K-12 public schools is our duty as neighbors and community members.

Puja Shah

I joined the ESF team because equity in education is close to home for me as a mother, growing up in an immigrant family and as a social justice author. I believe that when we create a more just learning environment, we can amplify opportunity for diverse voices.

Daria Tomsky

I joined the Equitable School Fund because I believe that all schools should be places where youth feel safe, supported, and encouraged to pursue their passions. I want to contribute to ensuring that all young people have access to a high quality education.

Riley Sanger

STUDENT TEAM | I am part of the ESF team because I believe that all students should receive a quality education.

Lauren Shaw

I joined the ESF team to give back to my community and to help level out the playing field for all children in San Diego County. As a parent of a young child, I also want to foster a sense of empathy, fairness, and social responsibility in the next generation.

Julie Minocha

I am on the ESF team because I want all schools in our community to have the resources they need to support their students in achieving their goals. Education is not a zero sum game.

Steph Dawes

I am on the ESF team because I believe in the power of collective action and that equity in education is fundamental for a more just, equitable society.

Darielle Blevins

Janie Anderson

I am on the ESF team because I believe that the educational resources available to students should not be dependent on their zip code.

Kathy Stenger

I joined the ESF team because as a teacher I know firsthand how ample funding can transform the classroom experience and shape the lives and futures of students. Equity means every school serves to nurture every child’s curiosity, talents, skills, and self-discovery and teachers are equipped with the resources they need to carry out their vital work.

Cristina Bernardo Kullberg

I joined ESF because I know, I’ve experienced, and I believe that our schools are inequitable and investing in equity in education will not only change the lives of kids and students but will also radically transform the future of our city and our country.