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About Us

The RCCD Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1975 to raise and manage private donations that benefit RCCD and its colleges, students, and programs. We accomplish this by building partnerships with alumni, friends, and the business community to explore philanthropic opportunities and inspire giving.

The Foundation is professionally managed by a staff who are experts in the field of philanthropy and is overseen by a committed volunteer Board of Directors.

Mission

The RCCD Foundation raises and manages private donations to support the students, programs, and faculty of the RCCD Colleges - Moreno Valley College, Norco College, and Riverside City College.

Vision

The RCCD Foundation contributes to the economic and social mobility of our region by developing resources that remove financial barri​ers and provide universal access to education.​

Our Staff

jeffry kaatz


Jeffry Kaatz​​
Executive Director, RCCD Foundation
phone icon(951) 222-8627
email iconjeffry.kaatz@rccd.edu

 

 

Wendy Johnson



Wendy Johnson
Assistant Director, RCCD Foundation
phone icon  (951) 222-8282
email icon  wendy.johnson@rccd.edu

 

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Regina McKay
Administrative Specialist
phone icon  (951) 222-8626
email iconregina.mckay@rccd.edu

 

Shannon Rowe


Shannon Rowe
​Development Services Specialist
phone icon(951) 222-8629
email icon. shannon.rowe@rccd.edu

 

Marie Thermidor


Marie Thermidor 
Development Officer​​
phone icon(951) 222-8958
email iconmarie.thermidor@rccd.edu



Rizza Gutherie


Rizza Guthrie
Development Services Specialist
phone icon(951) 222-8629
email iconrizza.guthrie@rccd.edu

 


Vanessa Franco

Vanessa Franco

Development Officer
phone icon(951) 222-8628
email iconvanessa.franco@rccd.edu