Megan Wetzel Joins Sierra College Foundation
Wetzel to Support Fundraising Initiatives, Cultivate Donor Relationships, Expand Philanthropic Support
Sierra College Foundation (SCF) is excited to announce that Megan Wetzel joins the team as an Associate Development Director. Wetzel previously served as the Events Manager for the Roseville Chamber of Commerce. At SCF, she will support fundraising initiatives, cultivate donor relationships and develop strategies to expand philanthropic support.
“We are very excited to have Megan join the SCF team,” said Sonbol Aliabadi, Executive Director of the Sierra College Foundation. “SCF continues to grow to meet the demands of our students. Over 60 percent of our students qualify for some sort of financial assistance. Megan’s experience will help us continue to support our students in the most needed manner.”
In 2021, Wetzel began her nonprofit career with the Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce, where she managed events, sponsorships, and networking programs connecting local businesses with the community. A former student-athlete, she earned her Associate’s degree in Communication Studies from Folsom Lake College before completing her Bachelor’s degree in English at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. Her experiences as a student-athlete at both institutions strengthened her passion for education, teamwork, and community—values she now brings to her role with SCF.
A proud Roseville native, Wetzel continues to call the community home, where she remains deeply involved through her work as Head Coach for the Woodcreek High School Women’s JV Soccer Team and as a trainer for local competitive soccer clubs.
“I’m honored to join the Sierra College Foundation team,” said Wetzel. “The Foundation has an incredible reputation and a long history of supporting students in our community. Being part of an organization with such an extraordinary legacy in Placer County and beyond, is a dream come true. I’ve always believed in the community college mission and vision—providing accessible, high-quality education that empowers students and strengthens our region. I look forward to supporting the SCF mission and the students we serve.”
In academic year 2024-25, SCF raised more than $3 million for students through individual donations, corporate funding, grants and events such as the President’s Circle Gala. SCF was founded in 1973 and raises money to support students, college programs, and facilities.
About Sierra College Foundation
SCF is independently audited and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, most of whom live and work in the communities served by the Sierra Joint Community College District of Placer, Nevada, and parts of Sacramento and El Dorado Counties. View the SCF 2024 Annual Impact Report, or for more information about SCF, how to give or volunteer, visit sierracollege.edu/foundation.