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Supporting Education Scholarships for military personnel and veterans is one way we thank our servicemen and women. Make an investment in the future of our country – our veterans did!
Contact Info
Valley Veterans Foundation
6754 Bernal Ave. Suite 740-165
Pleasanton, CA. 94566
925-819-6510
My time at Las Positas was instrumental in my success after transferring. Las Positas prepares students so the transition to a 4 year college is much smoother. The Valley Veterans Foundation scholarship I received helped with the tuition costs and supplies I needed when I transferred and I am very grateful for their support and investment in my education.
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Dennis O’Brien (Treasurer) is a Vietnam-era veteran of the US Air Force Strategic Air Command. He went on to receive is BS and MS in Electrical Engineering on the GI Bill from the University of New Hampshire. Now retired after a 35-year career with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, his time is now dedicated to service to veterans and his community.
Sherry Jensen is the current Executive Director of Valley Veterans Foundation. In her role as Executive Director Sherry supports the Foundation’s efforts to provide financial support and resources for military veterans pursuing not only post-secondary education, but life skills during their transition from military to civilian life. Sherry is actively involved in her community as Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Officer, Toastmasters community activities, and is a full time employee at the VA Palo Alto Office of Facility Planning and Development as a Program Specialist.
Todd Steffan is currently the designated Veterans counselor at Diablo Valley College. He was one of the key individuals who established the Las Positas College Veterans First program 2008/2009 and has served as its coordinator and then promoted to supervisor since inception. . He earned his MA in Career Guidance and Development from California State University – Chico, and a second master’s degree in counseling at San Jose State University. He is well-regarded by the veteran student population, faculty, administration, and community and is well-known among California Community Colleges for his innovative initiatives and tireless advocacy on behalf of our veterans. Mr. Steffan comes from a family of those who served, as his father served in the US Army and his grandfather served in World War I.