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
