Minds Matter Southern California is proud to announce that three of our senior students have been named QuestBridge Scholars, earning full four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s most selective colleges and universities. This year’s Scholars will attend: QuestBridge scholarships cover 100% of demonstrated financial need, offering students not only access to higher education but […]
Welcoming Shelsy Zárate Chávez as Program Coordinator
A Full Circle Journey Expanding Minds Matter SoCal’s Impact Minds Matter Southern California is growing—and we’re thrilled to announce that Shelsy Zárate Chávez has joined our team as Program Coordinator! This new role reflects our expansion as we continue to serve more students, engage more volunteers, and strengthen alumni programming. With Shelsy joining our programming […]
Minds Matter Southern California Honored with Prestigious HALO Award for Volunteer Excellence
Minds Matter Southern California is proud to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the HALO Award, a local capacity-building program presented by the Carl & Roberta Deutsch Foundation. Focused on strengthening nonprofit volunteer programs in Greater Los Angeles and surrounding areas, the HALO Award supports organizations through peer learning, coaching, and […]
Minds Matter Southern California’s President Nominated for Inspirational Women Leadership Award
Top Leaders in Los Angeles Honored by LA Times Studios LOS ANGELES, Calif., November 15, 2024 — Minds Matter Southern California (Minds Matter SoCal) is pleased to announce that its president and co-founder, Tina Admans, has been nominated for an Inspirational Women Leadership Award. The 2024 Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards, presented by LA Times […]
John Legend Performs for Minds Matter Southern California’s Legendary Night for Education Gala
Empowering Students: Minds Matter SoCal and John Legend Set the Stage for Educational Equity. Minds Matter Southern California (Minds Matter SoCal) will host its annual Legendary Night for Education Gala on October 17, 2024, at NeueHouse Hollywood. The sold-out gala will feature a special performance by Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend. Minds Matter SoCal is […]
Minds Matter Southern California Students Score Big with College Acceptances and Scholarships
Minds Matter Southern California Class of 2024 students have been accepted to leading colleges and universities, including Harvard, Columbia, Dartmouth, Stanford, Middlebury, Bowdoin, Pomona, Pitzer, UPenn, Washington University, UCLA, and USC.





