Our Team

Brittany hails from the Bay Area with stints in Georgia and Mexico. With a solid decade of experience in operations under her belt, she's no stranger to navigating the intricacies of organizational efficiency. She has dedicated four impactful years to the nonprofit sector. Brittany has a Masters in Public Administration with a specialization in nonprofit management from California State University, Northridge.

As a first-generation college graduate, Brittany's journey is fueled by her unwavering passion for equitable access to education. Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, she finds solace and inspiration in the pages of a good book.

Cara Magliaro joined PCF bringing more than 15 years of experience as an innovative educator, leader, and community volunteer. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to organizations focused on youth development and educational technology. As a first-generation college graduate and a passionate advocate for students, Cara connects deeply with PCF’s core mission and values.

Cara earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Cornell University. Her academic background, paired with her extensive field experience, drives her commitment to creating impactful educational opportunities for all learners.

Outside of her professional life, Cara manages a bustling household, raising her three children, two dogs, and three chickens. She is also an avid explorer who is greatly looking forward to her next travel adventures.

Margaret Galvan grew up in Orange County, California. As a first-generation college student, Margaret has a passion and drive for self growth and uplifting of her community and those around her.

At the University of California, Santa Cruz, Margaret double majored, earning a Bachelor’s in History and History of Art and Visual Culture. It was there that she found her love of community and programs at the Museum of Art and History in Downtown Santa Cruz. Post-college, Margaret continued her museum journey in Orange County, volunteering and working at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana and the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda. Always finding herself on education and community programs teams, she realized her purpose. Margaret is excited to join The Peninsula College Fund and has hopes of creating a bigger and more direct impact on the lives of the next generation. She looks forward to building a community in San Jose and finding new places to volunteer and share her passions.

Sol Jauregui is a hard-working, passionate advocate for equity within education. As a first-generation, low-income student herself, she understands the struggles of navigating higher education when one has been given few to no resources to succeed. Her lived experiences inspired her to involve herself in an environment where she could continue to support students like herself and give them a chance to be better prepared for their academic success.
Sol, a San Jose native, began her academic journey at UC Merced after graduating high school. After two years in Merced, she decided to transfer to UC Berkeley, where she received her Bachelor’s in Sociology with a minor in Spanish Language and Culture. At UC Berkeley, Sol took on several roles that deepened her understanding of what underrepresented students need to feel seen. She served as one of the founders and the president of the first South American club on the UC Berkeley campus (SUR), and interned at the Educational Opportunity Program office. After graduating in May 2025, Sol worked at a high school as a Bilingual Aide, where she was again given the opportunity to see what students need in their environments to achieve academic success.
In her free time, Sol enjoys watching soccer, binging her favorite movies and shows, and spending time with her two cats.

Matthew immigrated to the US when he was 3 years old and grew up in the Central Valley, more specifically, Delano, CA. He is a first-generation, low income college student. Matthew first attended his local community college, Bakersfield College, majoring in Theater Arts & Psychology. He then transferred to University of California, Berkeley where he got his dual Bachelor of Arts in Theater Performance Studies & Media Studies. Majority of his time at UC Berkeley was spent in community with the Pilipinx Community as the Retention Director for Pilipinx Academic Student Services (P.A.S.S.). In this role, Matthew helped celebrate, honor, and inform the Pilipinx community through events, workshops, and community gatherings in collaboration with his team and other organizations.

After University, he worked at WeWork Salesforce Tower in San Francisco as a Community Associate. There he was able to create a network of like minded individuals as well as a professional and personal support system.

Matthew also has many creative and fun pursuits: dancing and singing, staying active, learning new languages and instruments, and cooking for others. He is very passionate about giving back to communities. These passions and values continue to drive his direction in his life, and being part of PCF is just one way those identities align. Matthew is excited to help build a community and positively impact scholars' lives at PCF as a Program Coordinator

Lupe Vazquez is passionate about supporting and advocating for low-income, first-generation, and undocumented community members. She is committed to helping youth reach their full academic and personal potential while remaining their authentic selves.

Previous to working at The Peninsula College Fund, Lupe obtained her B.A in Critical Race and Ethnic Studies in 2022 from the University of California, Merced. During her time at UC Merced, she worked for The Success Mentor Program where she mentored first generation students by providing campus resources and social support to help them navigate their first year. She also conducted research through her school's Undergraduate Research in Humanities program which focused on humanizing undocumented youth’s experience through storytelling and uplifting their lived experiences.

Lupe was born in Mexico and migrated to the U.S at the age of 5 years old. She was raised in Mountain View and attended Mountain View High School. In her free time, she enjoys listening to a good podcast, finding new music, and spending time with her partner and their dog, Spots.

As a first-generation college student and the eldest among her siblings and cousins, Cimone often had to navigate academic and personal challenges on her own. This experience sparked her passion for mentorship and her desire to support others with similar backgrounds.
While studying Human Development at UC Davis, Cimone deepened her understanding of the disparities faced by underrepresented communities—especially in education. As a former PCF scholar, she saw firsthand the impact of mentorship and support, which ultimately inspired her to return to the organization in a professional role.
Prior to joining PCF, Cimone gained experience in healthcare through research and clinical roles at Stanford, and even explored her love for baking as a pastry chef. Today, she’s committed to helping students discover their passions and chart their paths toward meaningful futures.
In her free time, Cimone still enjoys baking, watching thriller movies, and trying new food and restaurants.