Breakfast Fundraiser

PROCEEDS SUPPORT SAEP’S MISSION

Beyond the Degree

The Transformative power of higher education

Is College Worth It? We invite you to this dynamic breakfast that will bring together educators, civic leaders, business professionals, and students for a powerful panel discussion on the true value of higher education and its role in transforming lives and communities. Proceeds support the San Antonio Education Partnership’s mission to help more than 13,000 students each year access, afford, and complete college.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

8:30 am – 10:00 am

The Whiteley Event Center

At The Oblate School of Theology

285 Oblate Dr, San Antonio, Texas 78216

 

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Can’t attend the event? You can still support the mission of San Antonio Education Partnership by making a donation today. 

Leading Voices

Special Guests

college advising

Julia Grizzard

Host

Executive Director and Founder of Bexar County Education Coalition (BCEC)

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Rey Saldaña

Moderator

President and CEO of Communities In Schools National Office

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Diana Long

Guest Panelist

SAEP Scholar Alum and Trinity University Graduate

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Salvador Hector Ochoa, Ph.D.

Guest Panelist

President of Texas A&M University-San Antonio

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Tiana Carter

Guest Panelist

Assistant Vice President, Human Resources of USAA

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Romanita Matta-Barrera

Guest Panelist

Chief Business Advancement Officer of greater:SATX

The Heart of Our Purpose

SAEP Scholar - Chloe Bruno

Jennifer's Journey: Returning Stronger →

After over a decade of starts and stops, Jennifer returned to college—this time with support from SAEP’s cafécollege. With personalized advising and a renewed sense of confidence, she’s now on track to earn her degree.

Her story reflects our mission: equipping students—no matter their stage in life—with the tools to succeed in higher education and beyond.

"Cafécollege was so helpful in getting me through the process and removing the barriers I had placed in my mind that were keeping me from going back to school." - Jennifer

← Chloe’s Story: From Uncertainty to Cybersecurity

Raised by her grandmother on San Antonio’s East Side, Chloe faced family separation, financial hardship, and uncertainty about her future. In high school she met an SAEP advisor and discovered the guidance, scholarship support, and community she needed to pursue college—and a career in cybersecurity.

Chloe’s journey reflects the mission behind your support: empowering students to overcome barriers and build brighter futures.

"If SAEP never existed, my journey would have had a lot more bumps... I would not be where I am today. I’m very grateful to the supporters and funders who contribute to student success—our stories matter." - Chloe

SAEP Scholar Alum - Jennifer Nava

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Have questions of want to learn more?

Contact Community Partnerships & Engagement Director Damaris Fike at dfike@saedpartnership.org to learn about additional ways to support, including individual ticket purchases.