Dr. Stephen Rochford, Professor of Music and Director of the Irvine Valley College Instrumental Music Area (IMA) from 1990 until his retirement in 2017. He conducted the Wind Symphony for 27 years, founded and conducted the Symphony Orchestra for 9 years, and managed all aspects of the IMA program. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Rochford was an avid fundraiser.

Te’Veannah Smith, known by many as “T”, was an advocate for diversity, equity, and social justice issues on IVC's campus and beyond. Her involvement with ASIVC leadership and her vibrant presence in the classroom enriched our campus. This scholarship enables IVC students to continue her commitment to social change.

Nicole Joy Ledina was a compassionate, energetic, and driven honors student at Irvine Valley College. She believed in using her gifts to serve others and that intentional acts of kindness could have a positive change in the world. For Nicole, her gifts were music and a big heart. With these gifts, she aspired to provide real comfort, hope, and healing to those experiencing adversity and inspired others to do the same.

At Irvine Valley College, we are proud to serve some of the most resilient students on our campus, parenting students in the EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, NextUp, and Guardian Scholars Programs. These remarkable individuals are not only pursuing their education but are also the sole providers for their families, working tirelessly to break generational cycles and build brighter futures for themselves and their children.

The IVC Food Resource Center is a free, confidential service aiming to provide registered students with the appropriate resources to manage a sufficient, healthy diet. The program provides short-term relief and offers referrals for additional community support and ongoing assistance with food insecurity.

Colin was loved and respected, and he will be remembered with fondness for his dedication to his family, energetic support for our students, and the love he displayed for our college community. 

To those who knew him, Colin was a husband, father, mentor, and a superb colleague that we could all count on.  He was a passionate advocate for IVC's Administration of Justice program and gave his tireless support to the Chi Tau Epsilon (XTE) Administration of Justice Club.  We will miss him dearly.

William "Bill" and Betty Jo Woollett have a long history serving as board members on the IVC Foundation. 

Welcome to the ELEVATE AAPI @ IVC fundraising page!  ELEVATE AAPI @ IVC is one of the college’s premier culturally infused academic supportive programs on campus.  Irvine Valley College is federally recognized as an award winning Minority Serving Institution. IVC is classified as an AANAPISI, Asian American & Pacific Islander Serving Institution.