Ravenswood Education Foundation

Meet Sonya Thompson! A community legend and dedicated REF Board Member. Sonya’s grounded ideas, extensive experience in finance, and unwavering commitment to equitable education are helping us build a brighter future for all. We’re beyond grateful to have her on our team—thank you, Sonya! ?? #MeetTheREFBoardMonday #CommunityChampion #StrongerTogether

Meet Kim Yamashita Park, a former Ravenswood teacher and a dedicated REF Board Member! With many years of teaching experience in the district and a passion for literacy that led her to serve as the reading intervention coordinator, Kim’s firsthand knowledge is truly invaluable. We’re excited to welcome her back to Ravenswood in this new role! #MeetTheREFBoardMonday #CommunityChampion #StrongerTogether

Meet Michelle Stewart! A true community superstar and valued REF Board Member. Michelle’s thoughtful ideas and unwavering passion for equitable education are shaping a brighter future for all. We’re beyond blessed to have her on our team—thank you, Michelle! #MeetTheREFBoardMonday #CommunityChampion #StrongerTogether

Meet Linnea Roberts! Linnea has been a dedicated REF board member for nearly 6 years. She has helped to pioneer many key initiatives in the district and consistently provides invaluable insights around fiscal solvency and financial planning. Her thoughtful, probing questions, expertise in educational reform, her deep commitment to equity all come together to ensure we’re building a strong, sustainable future for our students. Thank you, Linnea, for all you do! #MeetTheREFBoardMonday #CommunityChampion #StrongerTogether

Tickets for A Storied Evening with Kimberly Ford Chisholm are now on sale! Grab your book club and join us for drinks and light bites at The Guild as Kimberly Ford Chisholm brings Lucia Berlin’s A Manual for Cleaning Women to life, sharing insights on how to get the most out of everything you read. This engaging book talk will celebrate BOOKS, leaving you inspired, enlightened, and even more committed to one of life’s greatest pleasures. To purchase tickets, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gyX6bbYD

Meet Avani Patel, a passionate equity-driven community leader, former Ravenswood teacher, and current REF Board Member. Avani’s thoughtful ideas and deep knowledge of Ravenswood help us create a brighter future for all. We’re so grateful to have her on our team—thank you, Avani! #MeetTheREFBoardMonday #CommunityChampion #StrongerTogether

Meet Renu Nanda, our former REF Executive Director and a true pioneer of many Ravenswood programs, including Reading Intervention and Makerspace. Now serving as a REF Board Member, Renu brings her extensive expertise, with humor, and passion for education to our team. We’re thrilled to have her with us - thank you, Renu! #MeetTheREFBoardMonday #CommunityChampion #StrongerTogether

Meet Cassandra Lopez Loftus, a passionate, equity-driven community volunteer and a dedicated REF Board Member. Her thoughtful, strategic ideas combined with her vibrant energy and willingness to roll up her sleeves bring incredible value to Ravenswood, helping us build a brighter future for our students and community. We’re so grateful she is part of our team - thank you, Cassandra! #CommunityChampion #StrongerTogether

Meet Kirsten Lin, a community volunteer dedicated to social justice, an aspiring school counselor, and one of the newest members of the REF board! With her innovative ideas and fresh perspectives, Kirsten adds great value to Ravenswood as we work together to help our community continue to bloom and flourish. We are so thankful to have her on our team - thank you, Kirsten! #CommunityChampion #StrongerTogether

Meet Adrienne Germain, a passionate equity-driven community volunteer and a REF Board Member! Adrienne’s expertise in finance as well as her impeccable project management, communication skills and event planning bring tremendous value (and fun!) to Ravenswood, helping us create a brighter future for all. We’re so grateful she is part of our team -thank you, Adrienne! #StrongerTogether