About AEF

Purpose: AEF serves as a critical bridge toward equitable and inclusive educational outcomes for Alameda TK-12 public school students.

Our work focuses in three main areas:

  • Art, enrichment, and sports programming that engages students and augments the educational experience.
  • Social-emotional supports for AUSD students and staff.
  • Equity-centered support of educational programs and student needs.

Since 1982 AEF has been supporting educational opportunities and equity in Alameda public schools. AEF is a strategic partner of the Alameda Unified School District.

View our financial information here.

Our Board Members

2025-2026 Board of Directors

Danielle London
President
Alameda County Deputy District Attorney

Page Tomblin
Vice President
Independent Consultant for nonprofit organizations and government agencies

Sahru Keiser, MPH
Secretary
UCSF Project Manager

Jennifer Cianciulli, CPA, MST
Treasurer
Principal – KDC Accounting & Consulting

Jennifer Bullock
Board Member
Customer Service Manager and owner of Plain-English Media, LLC

Grace Caulfield
Board Member
Senior Account Executive, Ellucian

Nuala Creedon
Board Member
School/PTA Volunteer

Kelly Lux
Board Member
Agent, State Farm Insurance

Stacy Proctor
Board Member
Human Resources Consultant

Ginger Schuler
Board Member
Realtor

Kelly Scott
Board Member
Volunteer, LCSW

Renate Westbrooks
Board Member
Equity and Family Engagement Liaison, Alameda Unified School District

AEF Staff

Executive Director:  Julia Owens - [email protected]

Enrichment Programs Director:  Rachel Plato - [email protected]

Administrative Coordinator: Vanessa Acevedo-Reed - [email protected]

Communications and Development Director:  Jillian Saxty - [email protected]

Sports Program Manager: Lily Gates-Tilles - [email protected]

Advisor: Vicki Sedlack - [email protected]

For questions, suggestions or comments, please email [email protected]