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Orange County Business Journal Features Think Together Home Office Redevelopment
Major changes are in motion at Think Together! Thank you to the Orange County Business Journal for featuring Think Together’s home office transformation. The three-acre campus on Fourth Street will be redeveloped into a proposed seven-story, multi-family residential complex featuring 270 units. This project will provide housing for middle-class professionals like teachers, police officers, firefighters and office workers. We are proud to offer a welcoming and safe space for our community.
Read more about Think Together’s redevelopment project here.
Building Brighter Futures in Coachella Valley with Senior Director of Fund Development Sarah Wills
Senior Director of Fund Development Sarah Wills sat down with Coachella Valley-based podcast host Kelly Tweedie for her “Women You Should Know” series. Sarah shared about her role within the organization and the exciting opportunities being brought to students in the Coachella Valley through Think Together’s partnership with Palm Springs Unified School District.
On March 18, fashion class students from Desert Hot Springs High School will be collaborating with Think Together to display their work at Fashion Week El Paseo. Think Together is the benefiting charity for the event’s student evening.
Purchase tickets here to see their designs in person!
Think Together Leaders Inspire on the Stage and Behind the Scenes
March was packed with Think Together’s top leaders connecting with visionaries in the nonprofit and education sectors. By sharing their experiences, these leaders were able to collaborate on ideas that will create an everlasting impact for educators and students.
Orenda Education Leadership Presented New Methods to Ignite Growth at the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Superintendents Symposium and California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA)
Orenda’s Founder and President Dr. Robin Avelar La Salle shared her expertise at the ACSA Superintendents Symposium and CALSA.
ACSA is an annual event that brings school leaders from California together, giving them access to professional learning, networking and advocacy. Dr. Robin Avelar La Salle’s session, Aligning Equity Goals with Student Outcomes in Challenging Political Times, offered practical strategies for leaders navigating shifting policies, resource constraints, and the ever-present urgency to improve learning conditions for all students.
At CALSA, Dr. Robin Avelar La Salle led a powerful discussion on Equity Leadership Beyond Compliance—challenging conventional wisdom, diving into data-driven strategies, and sharing research-backed insights on leading equity initiatives that truly deliver results for students.
Think Together Director of District Partnerships Bruce Williams and Executive Director of Programs Eddie Garcia presented with Coordinator of Expanded Learning Opportunities Joyce Taylor from Paramount Unified School District at Association of California School Administrators Region 17 (ACSA17). These exceptional leaders shared their expert knowledge on collaboration in expanded learning.
Think Together leaders were also present at the California Association of Asian & Pasifika Leaders in Education (CAAPLE). The annual CAAPLE conference is designed for a range of beginner to experienced educators, focusing on their core values of Advocacy, Alliance and Advancement.
Think Together Director of Communications Elena Bosch, APR, Sparked Dialogue During the 2025 PRSA Western District Conference
At the 2025 PRSA Western District Conference, Director of Communications Elena Bosch, APR, moderated an engaging session among communicators in the nonprofit and social impact sectors. Topics ranged from crafting compassionate messaging to strengthening strategic stakeholder engagement.
Also at the conference was Erin Edwards, senior director of marketing and communications at Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and Think Together foundation partner, who shared case studies for how foundations, nonprofits and for-profits can collaborate to amplify philanthropic impact.
Think Together Art Director Maria McRoberts Featured in Creating Good Podcast
Maria McRoberts, art director for Think Together, took a seat with Matt Barnes, creator of the Creating Good podcast and founder of Rogue United. During the interview, Maria discussed how the use of creativity and art can inspire change by bringing awareness to Think Together’s mission.
Click here to hear more about Maria’s story and how she uses art to make a difference!
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