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

2026-2027 Board of Directors

Danielle London
President
Alameda County Deputy District Attorney

Page Tomblin
Vice President
Co-Director, Oakland Starting Smart and Strong

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

Terry Chea
Board Member
Associated Press Reporter and Video Journalist

Nuala Creedon
Board Member
School/PTA Volunteer

Eric Lowy
Board Member
Teacher, Alameda Unified School District

Kelly Lux
Board Member
Agent, State Farm Insurance

Stacy Proctor
Board Member
People Partner/HR Advisor

Kelly Scott
Board Member
Therapist (LCSW)

Michael Stevens
Board Member
Owner, Island Savoy Market, Alameda

Susan Tom
Board Member
Founder/CEO, Mayannand LLC

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]

Arts Program Coordinator: Michelle Fleck - [email protected]

Arts Program Advisor: Pam Riley Chang

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