We are proud to highlight Aadya Huddar, a 2026 Pedrozzi Scholar who just began her college journey at UCLA this fall. Aadya is studying Computer Science and hopes to learn more about how computers process visual data. At UCLA, she is excited to get involved in research related to computer vision and machine learning, join [...]
We are proud to highlight Rohan Samtani, a 2024 Pedrozzi Scholar who began his third year at the University of Texas at Austin this fall. As a student in the Canfield Business Honors Program, Rohan is studying finance, a choice inspired by his introduction to Livermore’s agricultural and industrial sectors. At UT Austin, Rohan is [...]
We are proud to highlight Malana Island, a 2025 Pedrozzi Scholar who recently began her second year at UC Berkeley. Malana is studying Industrial Engineering, and she has explored this interest through classes ranging from environmental chemistry to social justice. These classes have both strengthened her technical skills and allowed her to better understand the [...]
We are proud to highlight Kaylan Carter, a 2025 Pedrozzi Scholar who recently started her second year at Las Positas College this fall. Kaylan is working towards her Associates Degree in Science for Transfer, and her program focuses on biology. Her interests go beyond STEM, though, and her love of art has inspired her interest [...]
We are proud to highlight Darshini Binduraj, a 2025 Pedrozzi Scholar who will be starting her second year at UCSC this fall! Darshini is a Computer Science and Computer Game Design major, and she enjoys both the technical and artistic sides of the program. Her first-year coursework allowed her to strengthen her programming and design [...]
We are proud to highlight Su Hay Thi Lin, a 2026 Pedrozzi scholar who recently started her college journey at Johns Hopkins! Su is studying Biomedical Engineering, and she hopes to continue exploring human-centered design through this major. Her experience as part of the LHS math club and robotics team has fostered her love for [...]
We are proud to highlight Katie Madsen, a 2026 Pedrozzi Scholar who will be attending SDSU this fall to study Environmental Science. In high school, Katie was very involved in her community. She participated in several music ensembles, is about to earn her Gold Award as a member of Girl Scouts, and is serving [...]
We are excited to spotlight Fernando Arizmendi, a 2024 Pedrozzi Scholar and former Pedrozzi Young Scholar. Fernando will be entering his third year at the University of Nevada, Reno this fall, and he is excited to continue his studies in Civil Engineering. After a successful first and second year, Fernando’s excellent grades earned him a [...]
We are proud to highlight Roger Mazurczak, a 2026 Pedrozzi Scholar who received a Career/Vocational scholarship. Roger will be attending Wyotech this fall to study Automotive Technology, and he is looking forward to learning more about cars, engines, and fabrication. From holding the flashlight for his father while he worked on a car to enjoying [...]
We are proud to highlight Saket Bhanvadia, a 2026 Pedrozzi Scholar who will be attending UC San Diego this fall to study Mechanical Engineering! Saket is looking forward to strengthening his technical skills, finding hands-on engineering opportunities, and serving his community. Saket’s commitment to making positive change through engineering has inspired him to become a [...]
We are proud to highlight Delaney Grijalva, a 2026 Pedrozzi Scholar who will be attending Las Positas this fall to get her Associates Degree in Public Health Sciences. Inspired by her desire to help others, Delaney hopes to transfer to a four-year university, earning her Bachelors and Masters degree in a related field. Her experience [...]
We are proud to highlight Addison Bertuccelli, a 2026 Pedrozzi Scholar who will be attending UCLA this fall to study Music Industry! Addison is excited to continue to build on the solid musical foundation she built in high school and to take classes in songwriting, music law, publishing, and more. She hopes to take advantage [...]
We are proud to highlight Anderson Schwarer, a 2026 Pedrozzi Scholar who will be attending UC Berkeley this fall to study Chemical Engineering! Driven by his passion for science, Anderson hopes to strengthen his research and tutoring skills to contribute to and learn from the Cal community. Inspired by his time playing the saxophone in [...]
We are proud to highlight Jack Badger, a 2026 Pedrozzi Scholar who will be attending George Fox University to major in Business Management and play baseball! Jack has spent the majority of his life playing baseball, and his love for the sport has driven his ambition. He looks forward to continuing his athletic career with [...]
We are proud to highlight Kailey Gandolfo, a 2026 Pedrozzi Scholar who will be attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo this fall to major in Liberal Studies! At Cal Poly, Kailey hopes to continue giving back to her community and explore everything the campus has to offer, from making friends to joining clubs. She is [...]
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 [...]
