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‘Descendants’ Wins Film Award

‘Descendants: The Story of Us‘ was the Lunda Award recipient at the 22nd Annual Oakland International Film Festival in October 2024. This short film, created and produced by Shanti Lair–Croom and directed by Shaun Daniels, best exemplified the theme of the Lunda Award through its depiction of the journey and obstacles faced by several families right here in the East Bay in their pursuit of the American dream.

The Lunda people were known to have of the largest expansions in Central Africa.

Mental health care support with Care Solace

AEF Table at Ruby Bridges Wellness Fair

AEF will have a table at the AUSD Wellness Fair at Ruby Bridges with information on accessing Care Solace support for mental health. We will have a raffle with a prize at the event.

AUSD Wellness Fair
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 5 – 7:30 PM
Ruby Bridges School
351 Jack London Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501

AUSD requests that you register for this free event.

AEF Executive Director Vicki Sedlack Retiring

Dear Friends,

I am writing to let you know that I will be retiring by the end of this school year.

I have been with AEF for 15 years and working here has been my passion. I love supporting education and I love the huge impact we make on Alameda students every single day. I have been so lucky to have my passion and my job be the same thing.

AEF has an incredible board and staff,

AEF Welcomes New Board Members!

AEF welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors: Nadia Bueno, Jennifer Bullock, Sahru Keiser, and Page Tomblin.

Nadia Bueno is the Deputy Director of CALICO (Child Abuse, Listening, Interviewing, and Coordination Center) who also has extensive volunteer experience in governance and service, particularly in areas of social justice. As an AEF Board Member, Bueno hopes to “advocate for the expansion and enhancement of its programs to reach even more students and address the diverse needs of our community”.

Island Running Fest Fun for the Whole Family

Thank you to everyone who participated in, and hopefully had...

AEF Supports the Educator of the Year

In the 2022-23 school year, Derrick Lyons, Encinal Jr. Sr. High School’s CTE Marketing Pathway teacher, collaborated with the Alameda Chamber of Commerce to develop a Junior Chamber program with the help of AUSD CTE pathway specialist, Felicia Vargas. A Teacher Mini Grant from AEF supported Mr. Lyon’s research and planning for this program.

AEF Executive Director Vicki Sedlack Wins Community Award!

On April 25, 2024, AEF Executive Director, Vicki Sedlack, attended the Alameda Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards and was honored to receive the Community Leader of the Year Award!

You can view the list of awardees on page 3 here.

Vicki stated: “It is such a honor and I am so grateful. It is also a testament of how important the work of AEF is.