After leading the organization for 18 years, Melinda Silverstein, Executive Director of The Cabrillo College Foundation announced that she will be retiring from the Cabrillo College Foundation on November 2, 2016.
“Melinda has been an incredible advocate for Cabrillo College in our community and will be missed. She has built one of the most accomplished community college foundations in the nation and through her leadership of the Foundation, has provided millions of dollars in support to Cabrillo and our students each year,” said Laurel Jones, Cabrillo College President and Superintendent.
Silverstein began as Executive Director of the Cabrillo College Foundation in 1998. During her tenure, she has increased Foundation assets from $7 Million to $29 Million and facilitated the growth of the endowment from $4 Million to $23 Million. At the helm, she has raised more than $54 Million and has established the Cabrillo College Foundation as a financially sound and well-managed organization, which provides direct support of nearly $3 Million each year to Cabrillo and its students.
“Melinda has been a long-time pillar of our community and has left a lasting legacy with the wonderful work she has done at the Cabrillo College Foundation. She will be greatly missed and we look forward to building upon her success,” said Stephen Snodgrass, Cabrillo College Foundation Board President.
“It has been a great honor and privilege to work with our generous community to support Cabrillo and our students.
I believe education is the best way we can support our society and I am proud to have been able to help so many students achieve their educational dreams,“ said Silverstein.
In accordance with the Foundation’s succession plan, the Cabrillo College Foundation Board enthusiastically approved promoting Eileen Hill, long-time Associate Director, as the Foundation’s next Executive Director.
“I am looking forward to my next adventure,” continued Silverstein. “I have had the pleasure of working closely with Eileen for 18 years, so I know that I am leaving the Foundation in good hands.”