Two New Board Members Join The Ventura College Foundation Board
Two board members have joined the Ventura College Foundation board of directors. New board member Denise Sindelar is the founder and principal project manager of Sindelar Art Consulting in Ventura. She works with municipalities, foundations, non-profit organizations, and individual artists in public art, strategic planning, and community engagement. Before starting her business, Sindelar served as the programs director and as deputy director for the Museum of Ventura County. Prior to that, she was the
Ventura College Foundation Raises $7.1 Million During ''Invest in Success'' Fundraising Campaign
The Ventura College Foundation announced it surpassed the $7 million goal of its "Invest in Success" fundraising campaign by $117,289.The Invest in Success campaign was launched when the Ventura College Foundation Board of Directors approved a plan to sustain the long-term future of the VC Promise Program and Basic Needs Centers. "Ventura College exists because our community believes that education has the power to transform lives. The outstanding success of the Invest in Success campaign is a powerful
Ventura Orthopedics Appoints Minerva Butler as New CEO
Ventura Orthopedics Appoints Minerva Butler as New CEO Ventura, CA - July 27, 2026 - Ventura Orthopedics Medical Group announces the appointment of Minerva Butler as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 12, 2026. Ventura Orthopedics has a rich history of serving Ventura County, and we are excited for this next chapter under Minerva Butler’s leadership. She has a clear vision for the group, a collaborative approach, and a deep commitment to our mission.”
SEEAG To Create Farm Lab Hub at La Colina Junior High School In Partnership with Santa Barbara Unified School District
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) and the Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) entered into an agreement in which SEEAG will educate elementary and junior high school students about the origins of food, sustainable farming practices, and potential careers in agriculture at La Colina Junior High School in Santa Barbara. The programs will begin at the start of the 2026-27 school year. La Colina will host a regional SEEAG Farm Lab Hub, bringing together students of multiple
