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6/12/2025

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Media & Learning Center (MLC) Room 105

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Join us for an inspiring discussion by a panel of passionate changemakers who are making a real difference – through environmental work, animal welfare, youth empowerment and family support. During this event, hosted by the De Anza Innovation Center, each speaker will share their unique journey and the impactful work they’re doing in our community.

Please sign up to attend

Featured speakers include:

Doron Noyman – Sunday Friends Foundation

• As a board member, Doron will discuss how Sunday Friends empowers families to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty through education, community building and financial literacy programs.
• More information: sundayfriends.org

Rhonda Berry – Our City Forest

• Learn about urban forestry, sustainability, and how community-driven greening projects are changing our cities for the better.
• More information: ourcityforest.org

Ann Chasson and Mary Rubin – The Dancing Cat

• Discover how a creative take on animal adoption is giving cats (and cat lovers) a new lease on life.
• More information: thedancingcat.org

José Montesinos – Eden Youth

• A proud De Anza alum, José will share how his journey led to uplifting youth and building safe spaces through holistic community support.
• More information: edenyouth.org

For any questions, please contact Catherina Wong at wongcatherina@deanza.edu