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BTSV’s Media Footprint
Explore how Breakthrough Silicon Valley is making waves. From feature articles to interviews, our initiatives reach far beyond our local community, contributing to the national discourse on educational equity. Here you'll find a selection of stories that underscore our impact, demonstrate our credibility, and inspire meaningful action. A true testament to the transformative narrative we're helping to write.
Santa clara magazine, December 2023
BREAKTHROUGH SILICON VALLEY AWARDED $1.4 MILLION DOLLARS IN AMERICORPS FUNDING TO SUPPORT FIRST-GEN STUDENTS, June 2022
Click here to read a story in Santa Clara Magazine by BTSV Marketing and Communications Intern and Summer 2023 AmeriCorps Teaching Fellow Francesca D'Urzo! Francesca profiled BTSV alums and fellow SCU students Karina Martinez and Ximena Cadenas, who went full circle from students in the program to Teaching Fellows and passionate leaders advocating for equity.
Breakthrough Silicon Valley announced today that it has been awarded a multi-year grant of 1.4 million dollars from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.
THE Mercury News, july 2021
Click here to read an article (featured on the front page of the San Jose Mercury News) about how college-bound students like Breakthrough’s Lizette Chavez have adapted their mindsets and college plans in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This article highlights the resiliency of students during these unprecedented times.
Public Radio International, December 2019
Click here to read a profile on Daniela from our Class of 2020. Learn more about Daniela's journey and the landscape she faces as she navigates her senior year of high school and the college application process while working to be the first in her family to attend a four-year university. Thank you to Grace Hwang Lynch and PRI for spotlighting Daniela’s story!
Santa Clara Magazine, September 2018
Click here to read an article highlighting our partnership with Santa Clara University. The author covers the mission and aspects of our summer program, while also highlighting members of our community who have attended SCU.
Mercury News Wish Book, November 2017
Click here to read our organization profile as part of the Mercury News Wish Book campaign in 2017.