SBVC President and Executive director of the SBVC Foundation with a large 10k check

Local leaders, alumni, faculty, staff, retirees, and community partners filled the room on Nov. 24 for the annual President’s Circle Luncheon.

The event was held to thank and celebrate SBVC Foundation donors for their support of San Bernardino Valley College students.

The highlight of the program came when two student speakers, Daniel Aguilar and Jocelyn Olmos,  shared how scholarships have helped them on their educational journeys. Aguilar, a recent graduate with double associate’s degrees in math and physics, is continuing his education at Cal Poly Pomona. Olmos, a second-year kinesiology major, plans to transfer to Cal State San Bernardino in 2026.

“Their words reminded us why donor support is so vital to student success,” said SBVC President Gilbert J. Contreras. “I want to thank Executive Director Mike Layne and the entire SBVC Foundation team for putting on such a meaningful event.”