FREMONT: Over the last few years, economic turmoil has had severe impact on education in California. Budget cuts have been causing havoc on affordability and availability of quality education to the young. Community colleges are no exception. It becomes critical for board leaders to plan and strategize better.
Current Trustee and Ohlone College Board member Teresa D. Cox is standing for re-election to the governing board of Ohlone College, Fremont. She has many firsts to her credit, including being a first woman nuclear engineer. She was also appointed as Trade Advisor to Obama Administration.
A grand gala was organized in honor of Teresa Cox at Bombay Garden, Newark. Many local dignitaries attended the gala to show their support.
Among those who attended were Dr. Romesh Japra, FIA President, Alka Bhatganar, Bollywood singer, Reggie Green, 76ers and Golden State Warrior, NBA Alumni, Anthony Simmons, Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills, NFL Alumni, Melrose Forde, Vice-Chair, Ohlone College Foundation, Brad Hatton, Member, Ohlone College Foundation, Rakhi Sharma, Co-Founder Cheeni for Tots, Harvard Alumni, Renuka Ahijua, Bay Area Realtor, P.C. Gupta, Bay Area Realtor,
Dr. Rini Johar, Sunnyvale Human Relations Commission and Sunnyvale Leadership, Tejinder Dhami, Sikh Community, Tawny Warren, Ohlone College Student Trustee, Commissioner, Derrick Bulls, Oakland Oversight Commission.
The event featured Bollywood dance and singing.
Ritu Maheshwari
India Post News Service
