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President's Circle

Purpose

President's Circle

The MiraCosta College President's Circle recognizes generous donors who give a minimum gift of $1,000 annually to any MiraCosta College fund or campaign. Members of the President's Circle are alumni, parents, friends, and community leaders who are interested in actively shaping the future of MiraCosta College.

The President's Circle Fund was created to help provide a source of unrestricted support to aid the president as she meets the college's most pressing needs. Gifts designated to the President's Circle Fund are allocated at the president's discretion.

Assisting Students

In California Community colleges, sixty-five percent of our credit students are the first in their families to pursue a college degree. Your participation in the President's Circle Fund can change the lives of current students and create a learning legacy.

Expanding Faculty Resources

MiraCosta College hires faculty who are experts in their fields and love to teach. The President's Circle Fund enhances faculty resources through funding special programs and instructional equipment.

Promoting College Outreach

Sustaining programs vital to our mission, such as funding scholarships for deserving students and stimulating new academic programs, requires robust community partnerships. The President's Circle Fund expands college outreach to the community.

Benefits of Joining

Donors have the satisfaction of knowing you are playing a significant role in transforming students' lives by contributing to a caring, dynamic, and productive learning environment. As a member, you will have the opportunity to work with the foundation to create a customized benefits package that coincides with your interests. All members' benefits include:

  • Complimentary invitations to our Community Leaders Breakfast: Report to the Region
  • Admission to President's Circle events, including unique campus receptions and selected faculty lectures
  • Opportunities to interact with the college president, the foundation board, and key faculty members
  • Public recognition of your support

How to Join

A gift of $1,000 or more will place you in the ranks of the MiraCosta College Foundation President's Circle, an elite group of donors who play a crucial role in advancing the college's dedication to scholarship, teaching, and community service. The membership levels are $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, or $10,000 and membership is renewed annually. Contributions are tax deductible.

Join Now

For questions about the President's Circle, please contact Tori Fishinger at 760.795.6652.

Members

Visionary $20,000+

  • Alec Babiarz and Eva Stjernfeldt
  • Bessie Chin and Bob Ciardella
  • Foundation for California Community Colleges
  • Julie and David Hatoff
  • Kitchell
  • Anonymous
  • Robert Wilson
  • Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Wells Fargo Bank

Champion $10,000 - $19,999

  • California State University, San Marcos
  • Creative Electron, Inc.
  • Hunter Industries
  • George and Patricia Karetas
  • Nordson Corporation Foundation
  • Palomar Community College District
  • San Diego Gas & Electric
  • UBS Financial Services
  • US Bank
  • Betty Yost

Leader 5,000 - $9,999

  • Poway-Mira Mesa Driving School
  • Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation - Carolyn Sinah
  • Carlsbad Rotary Foundation
  • Carrie and Jim Greenstein
  • Linda and Dave Quinby
  • General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation
  • Gisela Hill
  • Karen Pearson
  • Somastream
  • Veritas Endowment Fund
  • Vista Rotary Lomeli/Miller Fund at the Rotary Foundation

Advocate $2,500 - $4,999

  • Elaine Baradat
  • Black Rocket Productions, LLC
  • Karen and George Bullette
  • California Coast Credit Union
  • Carlsbad Garden Club
  • Caterpillar Foundation
  • Raye and Charles Clendening
  • MBK Foundation
  • Metropolitan Water District Of Southern California
  • Neil Nilchian
  • Nordson Corporation Employee Giving
  • Cynthia Rice
  • Dolores Sasway
  • Priscilla Tarver
  • Jerry and Keiko Schneider 
  • San Diego Horticultural Society
  • The Stein Family Foundation
  • UBS Financial Services - Walnut Creek

Supporter, $1,000 - $2,499

  • Carol V. Smith
  • Dowling & Yahnke
  • Fredrick Cutler
  • Golich Family Foundation
  • Greg Grajek
  • Hannah Burlingame
  • Jay Huff
  • Jeffery and Robin Keehn
  • Jennifer Ball
  • Judith Ann Palmer
  • JustUs Partners Foundation
  • La Jolla Garden Club
  • Mary Kao
  • Mission Hills Garden Club
  • Norman and Linda Levitt
  • Ric and Michele Davy
  • Woman's Club of Carlsbad
  • Janice and Matthias Kurth

Member List Rev 10/15/21