AEF Welcomes New Board Members

The Alameda Education Foundation (AEF) is pleased to announce the recent election of three new members to its Board of Directors:  Timothy N. Coffey, Nancy O’Malley and George Phillips. “AEF is honored to welcome these new members,” said Bill Sonneman, AEF Board President.  “Each brings unique expertise and experience that will help our foundation continue to increase its impact on educational opportunities for Alameda public school students. We are so pleased that these exceptional leaders will offer their guidance, leadership and passion for youth to our board.”

Tim Coffey is Vice President of Research for FIG Partners, an employee owned broker/dealer specializing in financial institutions. Coffey is a father of two pre-schoolers who will be attending Alameda public schools. “My wife and I were very impressed with the Alameda Education Foundation and believe it should be a priority for us.” Coffey bring expertise in entrepreneurship, finance, and marketing/public relations.

Nancy O’Malley is the Alameda County District Attorney. O’Malley brings a passion for “empowering youth”  and has a “high priority of keeping youth in school and reducing chronic absenteeism”. O’Malley will bring a wealth of expertise in administration/management, government, law, public policy, and strategic planning.

George Phillips is the former Executive Director of the Alameda Boys and Club and wants to continue to support Alameda youth. “My 20 years of experience working with youth in Alameda has given me a passion to continue and skills to offer something of value to the school system.” He brings expertise in administration/management, fundraising, government, marketing/public relations, non-profit management/governance, and strategic planning.

The mission of the non-profit Alameda Education Foundation, which was established in 1982, is to engage the community, raise funds and coordinate programs to support and enhance the quality of K-12 public education in Alameda. Key AEF programs include Adopt A Classroom, which provides $500 grants to teachers; Enrichment, which serves approximately 4500 students per year with after school classes, non-student day camps and summer camps;  and Middle School Sports.  AEF is also a collaborating partner on Equipped 4 Success, a community-wide school supply drive. AEF programs serve over 10,000 K-12 Alameda public school students.