2024 Pedrozzi Scholars Announced

The Pedrozzi Foundation proudly announces that $503,000 in scholarships has been awarded to 139 local students, with 22% of them being the first in their families to attend college. These scholars will pursue studies at community colleges, undergraduate, graduate, and vocational schools.

Ness Mazerlev, a senior from Livermore High School, expressed gratitude, stating, “Lately, I’ve been super stressed about paying for college; I feel like receiving this scholarship is a message from the world that someone believes in me, that someone believes I can do this.”

The newest Pedrozzi Scholars, along with their families and friends, gathered at the Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore for the Foundation’s annual recognition event. Recipients shared their educational plans, basked in congratulatory cheers, posed for photos, and departed with recognition items, including yard signs to showcase their pride in becoming Pedrozzi Scholars. Since 2008, the Pedrozzi Foundation has awarded $6.6 million to over 1,800 Livermore students.

Granada High School senior Siena Queirolo shared her excitement, stating, “I am thrilled and honored to be selected as a Pedrozzi Scholar! It feels amazing to be recognized for my high school accomplishments and my future potential. I am energized to take on this next stage of my life and make a difference in the lives of those around me.”

The event also celebrated the 13 newest Pedrozzi Young Scholars, chosen for their outstanding academic achievements and exemplary behavior. The Pedrozzi Young Scholar Program fosters equity in opportunity for high-achieving students from Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy by providing support throughout their middle and high school years. The goal is for these young scholars to become Pedrozzi scholarship recipients in 2031.

While most Pedrozzi Scholarship funding originates from an endowment established by Livermore businessman Mario Pedrozzi, an increasing number of residents also contribute, often to honor peers, family members, and friends. This year, 30 scholarships are funded by donors.

The Rotary Club of Livermore Valley launched a scholarship fund in memory of Kevin Drake, a beloved Livermore educator, Rotarian, and community member. The inaugural recipient, Emma Dawson, a Culture Keeper in the Wellness Center at Livermore High School, embodies Drake’s legacy of service and support for students.

Euleena Trinh, aspiring to make a positive impact in healthcare by studying Data Science at UCLA, is the first recipient of the Robin Goldstone Memorial Scholarship. Established in memory and honor of Goldstone’s extensive career in computer science and service to the Livermore community, this scholarship is a testament to her lasting impact.

Sandy Patterson, who valued education's transformative power, inspired her son, Matthew Edwards, to endow a scholarship in her honor. The Sandy Patterson Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a member of Livermore High School’s instrumental music programs, honoring the positive influence of engagement in high school music. The 2024 recipient, pianist and violinist Francis Nguyen, exemplifies dedication and talent in music education.

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2024 Pedrozzi Young Scholars: Alexandrea Barbosa, Alan Buenrostro, Emma Hoang-Lu, Sofia Miranda, Byron Moctezuma, Diego Ortiz, Tonantzin Ortiz, Ricardo Ramos, Rosario Saligan, Emely Soriano, Xayden Torio, Edward Torres Jr., Mary Zamora

2024 Pedrozzi Scholars: Angeline Alexander, Elham Amiri, Akshay Anandh, Amirkhon Anvarkhujaev, Fernando Arizmendi, Alisha Bagade, Anna Bailey, Asha Bardoliwalla, Amber Belk, Bryce Berry, Gabriella Bjorklund, Jakob Blake, Zakariya Bouzid, Jasmine Branda, Erik Bromley, Olivia Callahan, Hannah Canfield, Linnea Carey, Joe Carmona, Isabella Castaneda, Jerrod Chapman, Viswajit Chebiyam, Yair Cohen, Camille Craighead, Andrea Cruz Hernandez, Adrian Cuevas Gomez, Emma Dawson, Mugdha Dey, Aades Dhillon, Amanda Dunmeyer, Savannah Evans, Alexis Farmer, Hannah Fender, Emma Ferran, Ella Ferrick, Hailey Gibson, Brooke Glace, Cate Goldsberry, Sydney Goodwin, Jordan Grijalva, Jessica Gutierrez, Dominick Hagerty, Rebecca Halfon, Kailey Harrison, Amber Hayes, Rachel Hendry, Fiona Hennigan, Ava Hepner, Erin Hileman, Alec Holmes, Madison Hom, Adah Hu, Haley Hunt, Cody Jackson, William Kelleher, Yeonjun Kim, Brooke Kor, Waichung Kuang, Grace Lara, Brittany Leary, William Ledon, Brenda Loza Gutierrez, Karen Lydick, Kalyan Manickaraja, William Manley, Cynthia Marron, Aaron Martin, Angelo Martinez, Eduardo Martinez Castaneda, Jenessa Mazerlev, Hayden McGuire, Jacob McLaughlin, Ioni Mejia, Abraham Mercer, Mickelina Monico, Jacob Montiel, Rebecca Munzar, Hitesh Nandakumar, Mea Neubauer, Francis Nguyen, Brendan O'Hara, Karen Padilla Preciado, Abigail Paik, Juan Patino, Tanmay Patki, Alexander Pepper, Jared Persson, Serenity Pico, Jorge Pinzon-Figueroa, Nitin Pramnath, Rylie Pratt, Siena Queirolo, Sophia Ramos, Yamilette Ramos, Natalie Randall, Danielle Rasmussen, Caroline Razma, Jarelle Remoroza, Stephanie Rios, Brittany Robles-Camacho, Emilia Romagna, Claire Sahn, Rohan Samtani, Jacob Sanchez, Gabrielle Sands, Kyle Sands, Calvin Shawler, Jordan Sheehan, Prisha Sheth, Siddhi Shinde, Amy Silva, Delaney Simonetti, Kaylee Smith, Meghan Strong, Alexa Sumitra, Niko Temores, Hannah Temple, Shyam Thangaraj Senthil Nathan, Carly Thinfen, Ronan Tolla, Daisy Tompkins, Jessica Traugott, Alexis Traynor, Euleena Trinh, Kenyatta Turner, Luis Valdez, Andre Valle, Ashlyn Voisin, Autumn Walston, Anja Weiss, Emma Wiedemeier, Joely Wolf, David Wu, Ariana Xenakis, Audrey Yang, Waseem Zeid, Michael Zhang

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ABOUT THE PEDROZZI FOUNDATION
The Pedrozzi Foundation invests in Livermore students by awarding scholarships for college and career training, and supporting programs that prepare students for their educational journeys beyond high school. We believe all students deserve the chance to pursue their educational and career goals; financial constraints or lack of information should not be barriers. Every day, we create an impact by helping students achieve their dreams.

The Foundation was established by Mario Pedrozzi, a Livermore businessman who left his estate as a gift to the community. Others continue Mr. Pedrozzi’s legacy through generous donations to this unique and high-impact organization.

The Pedrozzi Foundation is the go-to resource for managing community-funded scholarships. This valuable service allows individuals and organizations to easily establish scholarships for Livermore students in honor of family, colleagues, and inspirational leaders. These scholarships can be funded individually, or others can be invited to contribute to the scholarship fund. The Pedrozzi Foundation’s experienced staff manages all the logistics, and no fees are charged for this service.

Learn more at Pedrozzi.org