ABOUT US
The Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the Downey Unified School District and their vision to ensure that all students graduate with a 21st Century education that ensures they are college and career ready, globally competitive and citizens of strong character.
Mission
Empowering students by providing equitable, affordable, and accessible enrichment programs that expand their interests, talents, confidence, and independence.
Vision
Advisory Board
Linda Salomon Saldana
DUSD Board of Trustee
Sharon Lavery, MM
Downey Symphony Music Director
Claudia Marroquin-Frometa
Downey City Council
John Garcia, Jr., Ph.D.
Superintendent
Board of Directors
Matthew Knox
Board President
Kaye Quintero
Treasurer
Kristen Zemke
Secretary
Board Members:
Phil Davis, Elizabeth Gomez, and Vijay Patel
Executive Staff
Sheila Tetangco-Bartolone
Executive Director
Laura Hurtado
Programs Director