EP 76: From First-Gen to Foundation: Janeth Manjarrez on Building Equity for Students
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EP 76: From First-Gen to Foundation: Janeth Manjarrez on Building Equity for Students
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About this listen
Join Andrew Gregson on ChamberTalk for a heartfelt conversation with Janeth Manjarrez, a first-generation student turned educator and now Interim Executive Director of the Friends of Fullerton College Foundation, who is rebuilding the organization from the ground up.
From intimate stories of students in crisis to major milestones like securing a $3 million STEM grant, Janeth shares how compassion, strategy, and persistence come together to create real impact. She opens up about the quiet, meticulous work of turning care into systems that scale, building scholarships, endowments, and planned giving opportunities that expand access for the most underserved students.
This episode traces a journey of equity, resilience, and community:
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How one small but mighty team multiplies impact
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The realities of supporting first-generation and underserved students
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Why leadership and resources can open pathways where none existed before
Janeth’s story is both a love letter to students and a call to action. As she reminds us with her motto, “Sí se puede,” or “Yes, you can.”
Whether you’re a donor, educator, student, or neighbor, this episode invites you into a narrative of purpose, showing how one foundation can transform thousands of lives.