NEW HEAD OF GAVILAN’S EDUCATION
FOUNDATION AND ALUMNI RELATIONS
Bobbi Jo Palmer
A
self-described “get it done” person, Bobbi Jo Palmer
hopes to usher in “A New Day” at the Foundation.
As the new coordinator of the Gavilan College
Education Foundation and Alumni Relations, Bobbi Jo
Palmer, who started in April, brings depth to the position.
A life-long resident of South County with generational roots
in the community, she has built professional connections
in community, business, organizing, event planning and
publishing over the past few decades.
“Because of her fund raising, event planning and
community connections, I knew she would be able to
connect with our alumni throughout the district,” said Dr.
Kathleen Rose, Superintendent/President of Gavilan College.
Prior to Gavilan College, Palmer worked with Out &
About Magazine. She joined publisher Sylvia Myrvold
in 2008, building up ad sales and expanding its event
and bridal coverage. Palmer bought the publication when
Myrvold retired and continued as publisher until 2016. Out
& About was then purchased by New South Valley Media,
owner of several local newspapers.
Palmer is a member of the Gilroy Rotary and a 2016
graduate of Leadership Gilroy.
She has been getting a warm welcome, both on campus
and in the community.
“So far I am getting great feedback from the community:
excitement that the Foundation will be more active and that
the Alumni Association will be brought back to life. I’d like to
hear more of our alumni’s stories. I’m also looking for people
who would like to get involved, as volunteers, donors, or
board members!”
Email Bobbi Jo Palmer at: [email protected] or call
(408) 852-2826.
Dennise Apuzzo, Bobbi Jo Palmer and Steve Cheng
Over $108,000 in scholarships awarded
In May, the Gavilan College Educational Foundation along with Gavilan College Financial Aid
presented $108,000 in scholarships.
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