News
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Longtime Sierra College Foundation Executive Director to Retire in May
The Sierra College Foundation (SCF) announced today that longtime Executive Director Sonbol Aliabadi will retire at the end of May 2026. Over her 22-year tenure, the Foundation dramatically expanded access and opportunity for Sierra College students — mobilizing more than $22 million in community support, awarding nearly $7 million in scholarships, and delivering major initiatives in student housing, allied health, entrepreneurship, technology and more that reduced financial and structural barriers so more students could enroll, persist, and complete their education.
February 2, 2026 -
Megan Wetzel Joins Sierra College Foundation
Megan Wetzel joins the Sierra College Foundation team as an Associate Development Director.
November 17, 2025 -
Sierra College Foundation Raises More Than $3 Million for Local Students
Sierra College Foundation closed out the 2024-25 academic year by awarding nearly $350,000 in scholarships to more than 200 local students to help pay for school, as well as living costs such as rent, utilities, gas and food.
July 22, 2025 -
Sierra College Foundation Receives $400,000 Gift Commemorating Former Student
Sierra College Foundation is humbled to announce it has received a $400,000 gift to establish the Joshua Cohen Memorial Endowment Fund to support Sierra College students pursuing degrees in computer science and related fields.
April 14, 2025 -
Sierra College Foundation Welcomes Jennesa Datema as Development Director
Sierra College Foundation (SCF) is excited to announce that Jennesa Datema, a Sierra College alumna, has returned to the Rocklin campus in a new role as Development Director.
February 7, 2025