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Building a Bridge to the Community

(PACEF) is a 501c (3) not for profit organization that was established in 1998 as a charitable foundation to support educational and charitable activities for the benefit of the greater Pasadena community.

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2026 Scholars

Congratulations to our 2026 Scholars!

Our PACEF Board is please to acknowledge the 2026 PACEF SCHOLARS who have each been awarded a scholarship in the amount of $5,000. Congratulations!

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Dani Parker

Dani Parker attends Pasadena High School and has a GPA of 4.3. She plans to pursue a degree in Public Health. Dani is highly involved in a variety of extracurricular and community activities, including serving as a 4-year member of the Volleyball team and Vice President of the Puente Club, as well as volunteering in the community demonstrating compassion, leadership, and a strong commitment to helping others.

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Nadra Zea

Nadra Zea attends John Muir High School and has a GPA of 4.0. She plans to pursue a degree in Psychology. Nadra has been actively engaged throughout high school in academic and community-based activities, as President of the JMHS Girls Group and Chief Editor of The Blazer Journalism program showing a strong commitment to excellence, service, and future goals.

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Umalia Green-Moore

Umalia Green-Moore attends John Muir High School and has a GPA of 4.0. She plans to pursue a degree in Business of Cinema Arts. Umalali is a dedicated student-athlete, participating in varsity girls’ basketball and is a Vice President and Co-Founder of two organizations: UCLA VIPs Club and Student Voters,’ along with other extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and strong time management skills.

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Lauren Garnett

Lauren Garnett attends Thurgood Marshall Fundamental High School and has an outstanding 4.16 GPA and is a 4-year member of the National Honor Society. She plans to pursue a degree in Business Economics & International Business. A dynamic and accomplished leader, she founded and serves as President of Women in Business (WIBS), leading large-scale events, mentorship programs, and professional development initiatives that have impacted hundreds of students. Lauren’s extensive experience demonstrates exceptional leadership, initiative, and a strong commitment to empowering others and driving community impact.

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PACEF is very pleased to acknowledge that we received a $1500 grant from the Loretta Glickman Endowment and Pasadena Community Foundation discretionary grant program to partially fund our 2023 scholarship awards.

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