About the Foundation

Empowering Students.
Leading With purpose.

For more than two decades, the Foundation has supported scholarships, emergency assistance, academic programs, and community partnerships, all made possible through transparent stewardship, clear policies, and the leadership of a dedicated Board of Directors. Together, we work to ensure every student has the resources, support, and encouragement to reach their goals.

More Than 25 Years of Life-Changing Learning

Mission
The mission of the Coconino Community College Foundation is to promote the purpose and goals of Coconino Community College and to enhance the opportunities of Coconino County residents.
Vision
The vision of the Coconino Community College Foundation is to be a self-sustaining entity that provides support and leadership through community relations, advocacy and fundraising for Coconino Community College.
History
The Coconino Community College Foundation was founded in 1993 under Arizona Law as a non-profit corporation. It is fiscally and organizationally separate from the College with its own Board of Directors. Its purpose is to receive private gifts, bequests, and donations and to help secure funds or property submitted to the Foundation. The Foundation Board of Directors is composed of selected community leaders from Coconino County.

Foundation Board of Directors

Officers
Brian Blue
President

Brenda Silveus
Samuel Proctor

Joanne Keene
Treasurer

Brenda Silveus
Secretary
Ex Officio
Dr. Eric Heiser
PhD, CCC President

Dianna Sanchez
Vice President of Advancement & Strategic Initiatives

Nat White
DGB Liaison

Kay Leum
Director, Page Campus

Kris Harris
Foundation Operations & Events Coordinator
Members
Dr. Chris Bavasi
Emeritus

Dr. Joseph Donaldson
Emeritus

Adam K. Zickerman
Charles M Hernandez II
Eric Macry
Joanne Keene
Phefelia Nez
Shawn Nau

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Impact by the numbers

8,000
Students
Supported
$10 Million
In Scholarhsips
Awaded
3,000
Alumni
Supported
“The CCC Foundation helped me immensely during my time at CCC. Through scholarships and financial support, I was able to graduate debt-free and land the job of my dreams!” -CCC Student

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