Thanks to our generous sponsors and guests, we raised $151,000 and netted $130,000 for STEM Advantage Scholarships for STEM students at Cal State Dominguez Hills, Cal State LA, and Cal State Northridge. Plus, we are adding Cal State Long Beach this year.
Frank Mottek of KNX Business News and Mottek on Money served as Master of Ceremony generously donating his time. STEM Advantage Scholars Amy, Bianca, Danielle, Antonella and Ben shared their inspiring stories and how everyone involved with STEM Advantage is making a difference. Other speakers included Cindy McKenzie, CIO, Deluxe Entertainment and STEM Advantage Vice President & Internship Chair; Marlo Donate, Vice President Technology, Farmers Insurance Group and STEM Advantage Board; Chad Olsen, Vice President, Product Development, The Walt Disney Company and STEM Advantage Mentor, and David Buckholtz, CIO, Sony Pictures Entertainment and STEM Advantage Board.
Platinum Presenting Sponsor: Toyota, Farmers Insurance Group, Accenture
Gold Sponsors: The Duck Family in Memory of Susan Duck, Capgemini, Cognizant, LBA Realty, PwC strategy&, Southern California Society for Information Management (SCSIM), Watson Land Company
Silver Sponsors: Managed Career Solutions (MCS), Schlock & Doc, Anonymous
Bronze Sponsor: Delphix, All Systems Go
