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.
Danielle Wilson
Felicia Shaw
Karen Lin
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.
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.
Cristina Bernardo Kullberg
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.
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.
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.
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.
Emily Fawcett
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.
Ashley Gravette
Darielle Blevins
Jason Moore
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.
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.
Julie Hansen
I'm on the ESF team because I have witnessed the disparities in funding within lower socioeconomic school systems firsthand, and I am committed to being part of the solution to ensure equitable resources and opportunities for all students.
Shawna McGarry
I'm on the ESF team because public school funding should be equitable, so all students have the opportunity to thrive.
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.
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.
Sharon Zhu
Kate Joiner
