Our Mission
To inspire and to facilitate improvements that affect educational outcomes—especially among underserved populations—through evidence-based innovation.
Our Focus
ECMC Foundation makes investments in two focus areas: College Success and Career Readiness.
Our Values
Our values are centered on four principles: Long-Term Investments, Entrepreneurial, Research and Reforms, and Measurement and Evaluation.
Our Grants & Investments
ECMC Foundation is a national foundation that makes grants and investments across the United States.
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InformED
People on the Move: Philanthropy
ECMC Foundation Welcomes Lynn Alvarez, Vice President of Programs and Strategy
Lynn Alvarez will direct strategy and implement ECMC Foundation's goals, grantmaking, investments and initiatives. Lynn brings extensive experience in philanthropy, law, education and public service to her new role.
EIV Leader Spotlight
Eliminating Unconscious Bias in Hiring: How One Female Tech CEO is Shaking Things Up
Contrary to popular thought, having the right degrees, skills and work experience doesn’t guarantee your dream job.That reality was a hard pill to swallow for Stephanie Lampkin, an African American woman who grew up on welfare, learned to code software at age 13, and went on to become founder & CEO of Blendoor.
President's Corner
Higher Education is About to Have Its “Back to the Future” Moment
In May, I went on the TedxUCLA stage to share my belief that higher education is due for its “Back to the Future” moment – a return to a time where all viable educational pathways, including career and technical education, are celebrated and pursued.
I am an optimist and believe that if we can apply lessons from the 1980s movie, we will see many more successful graduates from our system of higher education, and, collectively we will have a truly transformative effect on today’s students, families and communities.
Higher education is about to have its “Back to the Future” moment – and it needs your help. Will you join the movement?