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Congratulations to Our 2025 Student Youth Leader Recipients

To extend its heartfelt gratitude to over 80 high school and college students who participated in the 2025 Summer Enrichment Program as Youth Leaders and Interns, the Pasadena Educational Foundation held a celebratory ice cream social for its summer program volunteers at Handel’s Ice Cream. Participants were commended and thanked for serving our community well.

Many were directly impacted by the Eaton Fire, but showed up to help the younger ones in our community. Hats off to them all.

These dedicated volunteers collectively contributed thousands of hours to support PEF’s summer enrichment classes. Their mentorship and enthusiasm significantly enhanced the learning of younger students and the program’s overall impact. While many of these outstanding students are expected to return next summer, those moving on to new endeavors were wished the best in their future pursuits. The work skills acquired during their service will undoubtedly prepare them both professionally and personally.

At this festive summer gathering, Pasadena Educational Foundation recognized the exceptional contributions of its 2025 award recipients, as selected by teachers and staff at each school site.

Awards of Distinction

Alinaz Lee

Allesandra Santiago

Anthony Esparza

Ava Garcia

Brandon Than

Chase Earnhart

Colin Sweeney

Collette Kiesel

Connor  Chung

Danielle Choi

Darlene Diep

Edward Hegger

Ellis Truong

Emma de la O

Emma Detwiler

Emma Ortiz

Gavin Gong

Grace Gutierrez

Hendrick Knapp

Henry Hughes

Isis Dancy-Rubenstein

Jack Orense

Jack Stewart-Oaten

Jasmine Haiung

Jordan Hershberg

Joseph Santiago

Julie Enamorado

Junah Kim

Dedication to Service Awards

These awards were given to Youth Leaders and Interns who have served in the Summer Enrichment Program for two or more years. These individuals have shown a strong commitment to community service, going beyond high school and college requirements and setting a high standard for positive, sustained community engagement.

Alek Boschetti

Alessandra Santiago

Brandon Than

Colin Sweeney

Collette Kiesel

Danielle Choi

Dash Earnhart

Ellis Truong

Emma De la O

Emma Detwiler

Hendrick Knapp

Jordan Hershberg

Joseph Santiago

Kaiden Hsu

Kyran Molina-Sangana

Madelyn Wilson

Matea Miyake-Trapp

Mateo Sequeira

Moss Tucker

Nathan Yang

Nathaniel Llana

Sareen Boschetti

Toby Hom

Zachary Ibarra