SRJC Foundation - Santa Rosa Junior College

Welcome Noah Morris as the Foundation’s new Coordinator, Philanthropy!

Noah is a higher education and workforce development professional with more than a decade of experience in student success, community partnerships, grant development, and program leadership. Throughout his career at SRJC, he has served in roles focused on supporting student achievement and strengthening connections between education and employment. Most recently, he served as an Employment Services Advisor with the College to Career Program and continues to serve as Associate Faculty in Disability Resources, where he supports students in achieving their educational, career, and personal goals.

Noah has extensive experience securing and managing grant-funded initiatives, developing strategic partnerships, and leading collaborative efforts that advance student success. He is passionate about connecting people, resources, and opportunities to create lasting impact for students and the broader community.

Prior to joining SRJC, Noah taught in Japan through the JET Program and participated in international educational programming aboard Peace Boat. These experiences fostered his commitment to lifelong learning, cross-cultural understanding, and service to others. He holds a Master of Arts in Organization Development from Sonoma State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley.

Outside of work, Noah enjoys trail running, taking on personal challenges, and exploring Northern California with his wife and three children. He is continually inspired by opportunities for growth, adventure, and connection, both in his personal life and professional work.

Noah is excited to join the SRJC Foundation and continue supporting the mission of SRJC through philanthropy, partnership, and student success. His focus will be on supporting annual giving, alumni engagement, communications, event sponsorships, and donor stewardship efforts, creating fundraising campaigns and engagement opportunities to grow support for SRJC students and programs. Noah will also provide support for the Foundation Board and Board Emeritus, manage our scholarship program, and develop communications that strengthen relationships with donors, alumni, corporate partners, and the broader community.

Please join us in welcoming Noah to the Foundation!

We are proud to celebrate Betsy Fischer and the incredible impact she has had on generations of SRJC Culinary Arts students.

This wonderful feature highlights Betsy’s passion for teaching, mentorship, and creating meaningful hands-on learning experiences for students pursuing careers in the culinary industry. Her dedication reflects the heart of Santa Rosa Junior College; transforming lives through education, creativity, and community.

Thank you, Betsy, for inspiring students and helping build one of the region’s outstanding culinary programs.

Read the article here:

‘This Has Been My Whole Life’: SRJC Culinary Chair Bids a Bittersweet Farewell, Reflects on Joy of Teaching Betsy Fischer has worked in Santa Rosa Junior College’s Culinary Arts Program for 26 years. As she prepares to depart, she dispenses lasting advice for students.

As we celebrate graduation this weekend, we are proud to share stories that reflect the incredible impact of donor support at Santa Rosa Junior College. From scholarships and student success to Shone Farm and Athletics, this quarter’s newsletter highlights the many ways our community is helping students achieve their goals and build brighter futures.

Read the latest newsletter here https://conta.cc/4v1KUfs

Quarterly Newsletter Email from Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation You don't want to miss this. Quarterly Newsletter June 2026 Shone Farm | Athletics | Scholarships | Give Dear Friends, This Saturday, Santa Rosa Junior

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Del Monte Lecture featuring Dr. Marlene Orozco, nationally recognized researcher, sociologist, and thought leader on Latino entrepreneurship.

Dr. Orozco’s presentation, Immigrant Pathways to Economic Mobility: The Role of Education, Workforce Development, and Entrepreneurship, offered powerful insights into the vital role education and workforce development play in strengthening our communities and local economy.

We are deeply grateful to Dede and David Del Monte for their continued support of this meaningful lecture series and to all who attended and engaged in the conversation.

Congratulations Luana Stathopoulos! And thank you to the Foundation donors who provided the seed funding for SRJC Women's Wrestling!

Student Luana Stathopoulos was crowned the first-ever SRJC Women’s Wrestling State Champion, while the Bear Cubs finished in the 7th place as a team at the 3C2A State Championship
As coach Fred Duerr writes, "the Bear Cubs traveled to Fresno City College on 5/2 to take on the best in the state at the 3C2A State Championships. The team delivered their best performance of the year, finishing #7 overall in the state. SRJC ended with four individual medalists, including one All-American and State Champion. Freshman Charlie Devlin (124) was awarded the 7th place medal with a 3-2 record, freshman Rawni Self (235) was awarded the 6th place medal after battling to the the semi finals, sophomore Jasmine Vo (145) earned the 6th place medal in one of the toughest brackets in the state, and sophomore Luana Stathopoulos (138) was crowned first ever state champion for Santa Rosa Junior College Women’s Wrestling with a perfect 4-0 record after defeating Cerritos College’s Dalia Preciado by decision 5-2 in the finals. Leila Palacios (117), Mia Aquino (207) & Lilyalicia Marrufo (207) made it to the “blood round” but ultimately came up just short for the medal. Jimena Cano (117) & Savannah Nelson (160) rounded out SRJC’s state qualifiers. The team looks to improve on their performance in 2027!"

We are proud to amplify this exciting announcement from Santa Rosa Junior College as we look ahead to Commencement 2026! 🎓💙

The 2026 SRJC Commencement speaker will be Karissa Kruse, the CEO of the Sonoma County Winegrowers.
A marketer and storyteller, Karissa has expanded Sonoma County’s reach through partnerships with Landry's, Lettuce Entertain You, the San Francisco Giants, Houston Rockets, Chicago Bears, Coachella Valley Firebirds, Food & Wine, and GuildSomm.
Before joining SCW, she built a successful career in brand strategy with General Mills, Universal Studios, and Dairy Management Inc., experiences that shaped her innovative approach to connecting people, purpose, and place.
Karissa has been named one of Food & Wine Magazine’s “Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink,” a Wine Enthusiast “Green Leader,” and CAWG’s Leader of the Year, and was honored as Congressman Mike Thompson’s Woman of the Year.
With a B.S. in Economics and an MBA from The Wharton School, Karissa leads with vision at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and community.