This summer, Pedrozzi Scholar and Kim Cupps Memorial STEM Scholarship recipient Katherine Meezan is making a meaningful impact as the Livermore Lab Foundation’s Kim Cupps Fellow. Through her fellowship, Katherine is working in the Materials Engineering Division at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), focusing on Direct Ink Write (DIW) additive manufacturing with polymers. Her project involves [...]
We’re excited to spotlight William Crowhurst, a 2022 Pedrozzi Scholar who recently transferred from Las Positas College to UC Berkeley to continue his studies in physics. William chose to begin his college journey at LPC for its strong academic reputation, close-knit community, and cost savings. He quickly discovered the value of the community college transfer [...]
We are proud to feature Karen Padilla Preciado, a 2024 Pedrozzi Scholar and Pedrozzi Young Scholar, who has just completed an amazing first year at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Karen’s time at Cal Poly has been filled with growth, discovery, and achievement. She successfully secured a summer internship with a local company in her [...]
We are proud to highlight Alexa Sumitra, a 2024 Pedrozzi Scholar currently studying Real Estate Development at the University of Southern California (USC). Alexa has found a perfect fit in her program, which blends finance, policy, and urban planning in ways that challenge her to think both critically and creatively. This summer, she’s bringing those [...]
We’re proud to recognize Andre Valle, a 2024 Pedrozzi Scholar who is transferring from Las Positas College to the University of California, Berkeley this fall, where he will major in Sociology with a double minor in Education and Public Policy. After graduating from Granada High School and completing the Middle College Program at Las Positas, [...]
We are proud to highlight Michaela Ledon, a 2025 Pedrozzi Scholar who will be attending the University of Utah this fall to pursue a degree in business. For Michaela, receiving the Pedrozzi Scholarship is about more than financial support—it’s a powerful affirmation of her place and purpose. “As a woman entering the business world, a [...]
This summer, several Pedrozzi Young Scholars and their families had the wonderful opportunity to attend a live performance presented by SPARC Theater - Shakespeare in the Vineyard, at the scenic Darcie Kent Vineyards in Livermore. For many of the students, this was their first time experiencing live outdoor theater, and the evening made a lasting [...]
We are proud to recognize Jesleen Walia, a 2025 Pedrozzi Scholar who will be attending UC Riverside this fall, where she begins the next chapter of her academic journey with the goal of pursuing a career in medicine and healthcare. Jesleen describes the Pedrozzi Scholarship as a powerful motivator in her pursuit of higher education. [...]
We are excited to recognize Laina Stifter, a 2025 Pedrozzi Scholar who will begin her college journey at Las Positas College this fall. For Laina, the Pedrozzi Foundation Scholarship is more than financial support, it’s also a foundation for growth. With the burden of college expenses eased, she looks forward to focusing fully on her [...]
We are proud to recognize Avery Reynolds, a 2025 Pedrozzi Scholar, who will be attending UC Berkeley this fall to major in Economics — his top college choice and a meaningful continuation of his family’s legacy as a fourth-generation Cal student. Avery received news of his scholarship while surrounded by close friends, describing the moment [...]
We’re proud to highlight Brittany Robles-Camacho, a 2024 Pedrozzi Scholar who is transferring to UC Berkeley to major in Political Science — a goal she has worked incredibly hard to achieve. Brittany recently graduated from Las Positas College, where she not only thrived academically but also found the mentorship and confidence to pursue her dreams. [...]
At this year’s Pedrozzi Recognition Event, our 8th grade Pedrozzi Young Scholars played a big role behind the scenes as volunteers, helping to make sure that the event ran smoothly while also getting community service experience. Volunteering at the event allowed these students to not only support the Pedrozzi Foundation, but also begin building their [...]
Pedrozzi Young Scholar Priel Wolfe recently reached a major landmark in her life, graduating from both Las Positas College’s Middle College Program and Livermore High School. Through the Middle College Program, Priel was dually enrolled in high school and college courses, earning valuable college credits and meaningful experience while completing her high school diploma. She [...]
