Bio/CV:
Jeanette Kennedy experienced first hand the value of a UC education during her undergraduate and graduate studies and believes that education has the power to transform lives. After a career in the technology industry, she invested time in strengthening the educational experiences of students in her community. She helped to build a local nonprofit dedicated to improving the literacy and math skills of elementary school students. Jeanette first became aware of the Basic Needs Center when her son started as a Berkeley undergraduate and she became committed to supporting the dedicated and resilient students who need extra support while they pursue an education. She has been on the advisory council since its inception.
