Marisol Ponce

Development events manager

mponce@breakthroughsv.org

Marisol Ponce, born and raised in the San Jose Bay Area, currently holds the role of Development Events Manager at Breakthrough. Specializing in event planning and development, she demonstrates exceptional skill in organizing impactful events geared towards raising awareness and garnering support for critical causes. 

Before joining Breakthrough, Marisol worked at Rebekah Children’s Services, where she closely supported foster care youth and children facing mental health challenges. Her experience there deepened her understanding of the systemic barriers these populations encounter, fueling her commitment to advocacy and empowerment efforts.

As a first-generation student, Marisol intimately understands the challenges associated with accessing higher education. Her personal journey has instilled her with empathy and commitment to breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for others facing similar hurdles.