The Michelson 20MM Foundation hosted Forging Equitable Futures for Student Parents: A Statewide Summit. The two-day event was a transformative convening fueled by the groundswell in California in support of student parents’ success. Attendees included advocates,...
"It was at a community college that I learned about resources that supported AB 540 that made the classes so much more affordable for me. It was also at community college that I had the space to and time to explore the different majors and classes that I was...
Textbooks can be a major financial burden for students, especially those struggling with tuition and living costs. But California is taking steps to address this issue. In 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring California's public universities to...
About this Episode: In her conversation with Alya, Sylwia Weisenberg shares the business challenges she faced as an immigrant woman and how she overcame them to create new opportunities for herself. Drawing from her own experiences, Sylwia gives invaluable advice on...
Michelson 20MM's webinar series "The AI Divide: What is the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Digital Equity?" explores the impact of AI on digital equity in California and beyond. Watch the panel discussion featuring experts in AI social work research, workforce...
"We know that given the economy today, these services can be incredibly expensive; families need help, particularly here in my district, so it's very important that the animals get the help they need and the families get a little bit of financial relief." -- Speaker...
The Leap Venture Studio & Academy is a partnership between Michelson Found Animals, Mars Petcare, and R/GA Ventures, created to invest in and support early-stage pet care startups. In five years, Leap has invested in 45 dynamic companies from 15 countries, with a...
Get inspired by immigrant women who have achieved success through California Community Colleges! The Michelson Philanthropies FirstGen Initiative is partnering with the Foundation for California Community Colleges to spotlight the stories of a diverse group of women...
About This Episode In this inspiring episode of Beautiful Journey, Host Alya Michelson joins Lola Adeyemo, CEO & Founder of EQIMindset, who embarked on a life-changing adventure from Nigeria to the United States to pursue a university degree. But her journey was...
Get inspired by the immigrant women who forged careers through the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC). With the support from the Michelson Philanthropies FirstGen Initiative, the FCCC will spotlight the stories of a diverse group of women who have...
About This Episode In Beautiful Journey's season premiere, host Alya Michelson welcomes Ksenia Turkova, a Voice of America journalist with over 20 years of experience in TV and radio. Join them as they journey back to their early days in Moscow, where they both served...
The Better Neighbor Project (BNP) has offered free resources to thousands of people and their beloved pets. The Better Neighbor Project is made possible by its dedicated team, led by the driven Victoria Piar, Program Manager of BNP. A humanitarian at heart, she...