Foundation Staff
Meet the team behind the College of the Desert Foundation. Our staff is passionate about helping students succeed and building connections that make education accessible, affordable, and life-changing. Together, we are proud to partner with our community to create opportunities that shape brighter futures.
We’re here to support you. Reach out anytime to learn how you can make a difference through the College of the Desert Foundation.
Eve-Marie Dehondt
Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
$1 MILLION+ Awarded in Scholarships
in 2024 - 2025
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Give the Gift of Experience
If you watched the student video above, you can understand how life-changing experiential trips are to COD students. If you didn't watch the video, please do that now by clicking above. As we wrap up another year, we invite you to share in the spirit of giving by...
College of the Desert Student Essay Scholarship Contest
Tell Your Story. Shape Your Future. The College of the Desert Foundation is proud to launch the Student Essay Scholarship Contest, an opportunity for COD students to share how their educational journey has shaped their lives — and how College of the Desert is helping...
“Bunching” Donations Can Maximize Impact And Tax Benefits
How to Maximize Your 2025 Gift If you care about supporting College of the Desert students, now may be the perfect time to think strategically about your philanthropy. Upcoming changes to federal tax law could affect how charitable deductions work starting in 2026....