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Boosting Voter Participation: Countdown to November

| by Raúl Macías in Democracy

Ramping up our efforts to improve access for California's most marginalized voters

The implementation of the Voter's Choice Act (VCA) and continued support of civic engagement tables are promising areas of focus for us as we ramp up our efforts to support a thriving democracy.

The turnout for the March primary in California was historically low. If we weren’t already on high alert about the health of our democracy, then the primary election should be a wake-up call and a reminder that we…

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Expanding Access to a Bachelor’s Degree for More Students

| by Monica Martinez in College Success

Checking in with two leaders blazing paths to equity in higher education

Countless students in California and nationwide face real barriers navigating to and through college.

There is no question that what happens in November will have huge implications when it comes to education policy and investments at all levels of government. This year’s problems with the Federal Application for Stu…

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Kica Matos photographed speaking at an event

“Trust Us to Find a Way”

| by Elica Vafaie in Immigrant Rights

Talking to Kica Matos of the National Immigration Law Center

In 2023, Kica was selected to lead NILC, a national leader in the work of advancing and protecting the rights of immigrants with low incomes.

After growing up in Puerto Rico and living in Fiji, Trinidad and Tobago, and other places where her father was posted for the United Nations, Kica Matos ended up in New York City for graduate school. She said she wa…

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Masih Fouladi photographed speaking at an event

“Build Our Power”

| by Elica Vafaie in Immigrant Rights

Talking to Masih Fouladi of the California Immigrant Policy Center

In 2023, Masih joined as executive director of CIPC, one of the state’s most accomplished and storied immigrant rights nonprofits.

Masih Fouladi became executive director of longtime Haas, Jr. Fund grantee partner the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) in the fall of 2023. An immigrant from Iran, he brings a heartfelt commitment to equit…

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Iliana Perez photographed speaking on an event panel

“Hear Our Stories”

| by Elica Vafaie in Immigrant Rights

Talking to Iliana G. Perez of Immigrants Rising

In 2023, Iliana was named executive director of Immigrants Rising, a leader in changing policies and systems to support undocumented people to thrive.

Iliana G. Perez, Ph.D., immigrated to the U.S. with her family from Mexico when she was eight. After growing up in California’s Central Valley, she earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in…

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