New Leaders, Big Dreams, and Summer Success!
Cobán López Leading Change in Think Together’s Bay Area
As Think Together continues to expand, we are happy to welcome our new Area Vice President Cobán López. With this new role, he will oversee Think Together’s direct student programs, working to expand educational access for students from Santa Barbara County to Sacramento County and beyond.
His leadership will build partnerships, improve staff development and retention, and work with school districts and community leaders to reduce educational gaps, creating positive change in communities. Learn more about Cobán in our press release.
Thank you to West Sacramento News Ledger for featuring Cobán!
From Afterschool to the Runway: DHSHS Students Shine at Fashion Week El Paseo
Desert Hot Springs High School (DHSHS) students gained behind the scenes access to one of the desert’s premier fashion events. Through this unique partnership, students connect classroom learning with real-world exposure to careers in fashion, design, and production at El Paseo Fashion Week.
A special thank you to the Coachella Valley Independent for amplifying this story. Think Together is proud to help students dream big, create boldly, and shine beyond the school day.
Think Summer Heats Up the Summer Fun for Students
Think Summer has started across each of our regions and our students are getting geared up for some summer learning fun! In Palm Springs Unified School District, Think Summer is giving students the chance to grow their knowledge while enjoying exciting, hands-on experiences they’ll never forget.
In 2024, Think Summer served 28,033, offering safe and engaging spaces to explore new passions, build confidence, and keep learning all summer long. Think Together looks forward to bringing more opportunities to even more students this summer.
Thanks to KESQ-TV for shining a light on Think Summer!
Women Who Lead 2025 Raises Funds for Think Together Students
Palm Springs continues to show up for Think Together students! Thank you to Palm Springs Life for hosting the inspiring Women Who Lead 2025 event.
This annual celebration honors trailblazing women who are committed to creating positive change in their communities. This year’s event also helped raise funds for Think Together students, opening doors to more opportunities and providing the tools they need to thrive.
We appreciate the Desert Sun for featuring the event in their article, giving a voice to Think Together’s impactful mission.
Jaclyn Aviles Recognized at Los Angeles Business Journal 2025 Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards
Congratulations to Jaclyn Aviles, Senior Strategist of Think Together’s Innovations Lab, for being named a nominee for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates trailblazing women across Los Angeles who lead with impact, innovation, and purpose.
Jaclyn’s nomination highlights her leadership in launching Think Together’s enrichment accelerator initiative, which connects students with hands-on learning experiences in areas like theater production and competitive soccer through partnerships with organizations such as the Arts and Learning Conservatory and Street Soccer USA.
Thank you to the Los Angeles Business Journal for recognizing Jaclyn as a nominee. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition!
Architects Orange (AO) Earns Praise Over Think Together Office Transformation
Congratulations are in order for AO, whose work on the redevelopment of Think Together’s 4th and Parkcenter home office was nominated in the On-the-Boards Multifamily Community category at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference Golden Nugget Awards. This award category recognizes not just stunning aesthetics, but solutions that address hyper-local challenges and set a standard for innovation across the globe.
All of us at Think Together are thrilled that AO is receiving this well-deserved recognition for an impactful project that will help our community thrive.
