A Message from
Our Executive Director
Dear Donors and Friends,
Welcome to the Hartnell College Foundation! Whether you are a longtime supporter or just getting to know the Foundation, we hope you find all the information you need on our site. Our mission is to cultivate resources to champion student success at Hartnell College, and we hope you join us in transforming the lives of our students. For more information please contact us here.
Jackie Cruz Ed.D.
Vice President of Advancement and Development
Executive Director, Hartnell College Foundation
Jackie Cruz Ed.D.
Vice President of the Office of Institutional Advancement at Hartnell College and Executive Director of The Hartnell College Foundation
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Number of Scholarships and Students
Hartnell College Foundation awarded $1,000,000 in scholarships to support 2,000 students in reaching their personal, academic, and career goals
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Number of Education Centers
Five Education Centers Through Monterey County:
Salinas, Alisal, Castroville, King City and Soledad
Number of Donors
Hartnell College Foundation currently has 1,122 generous donors. Thank you for your support!
Our Donors
K-12 STEAM Program
The K-12 STEAM Program serves over 10,000 students across three school districts.
Academic Programs
Degrees and certifications
Hartnell College has awarded 1,403 degrees and certificates of completion
Student Success
Associate Degrees and 978 Certificates
Hartnell College students have earned 978 Associate Degrees and Certificates
Student Success
The Big Four Goals
Increase student…
- Completion
- Completion efficiency
- Transfer to four-year institutions
- Employment subsequent student training
Student Highlights
Our mission at the Hartnell College Foundation it to cultivate resources to champion student success. Our supporters are the backbone of ensuring that all Hartnell students have the best experience during their time attending Hartnell. Please take a moment to hear how your support significantly impacts our students.
Laura Rivera
Vice President of Associated Students and Student Trustee and Young Adult Philanthropist of the Year for the Central Coast.
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“Thanks to kind donors like you, I am always a step closer to achieving my goals and staying motivated to come back to my roots and continue the cycle of fortune. From the very bottom of my heart, my most sincere thank you for your contributions to my future.”
Laura Rivera
Vice President of Associated Students and Student Trustee and Young Adult Philanthropist of the Year for the Central Coast.
Esteban Deniz
“Thank you to Hartnell donors and supporters. If it wasn’t for them many students, like myself, wouldn’t be where we are today.”
Esteban Deniz
Cross Country All American, #2 in Community College State Cross Country Championships
Upcoming Events
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Saturday, September 13, 2025
Gala for the Arts
Join us at the 2025 Gala for the Arts! The 2025 Gala for the Arts will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Hartnell College. You and your guests […]
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Saturday, October 25, 2025
Hall of Fame
Twelfth Annual Sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 Hartnell Athletics Hall of Fame are available NOW!
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