Board of Directors

  • William Avery, B.S.

    CEO,
    Avery Ventures

    Mr. Avery brings his background in Business Administration and Finance to ensure programs inspire students’ entrepreneurial spirits and support their development of skills needed for business success.

  • Monica Esqueda, Ph.D.

    Inaugural Equity Advisor, UC Office of Undergraduate Education

    Dr. Esqueda brings her personal perspectives as a first generation college student and her professional background supporting pathways to success for first generation college students in student affairs, undergraduate admissions, and college access programs.

  • Tyler Lopez, Esq.

    Associate Attorney,
    Hanna Brophy

    Mr. Lopez shares his insights as the first in his family to graduate from college and law school. He provides great mentorship and career advice to Teens Rise college scholarship recipients.

  • Gaby Millan, M.B.A

    Executive Director,
    Teens Rise Foundation

    Ms. Millan contributes her personal perspectives as a first generation college student and her professional background in nonprofit management after working as an Executive Director for a YMCA branch committed to supporting underserved communities