We’re excited to share that Dr. Ashish Vaidya, President & CEO of Growing Inland Achievement, will be a featured speaker in this upcoming webinar exploring what it truly takes to ensure that college pays off for all Californians.

The event will unpack new research from the Degrees of Value series, developed in partnership with College Futures Foundation and Strada Education Foundation, which examines how the economic return on higher education varies across regions, race/ethnicity, and sex. This conversation will also highlight how ROI data can inform policy, practice, and decision‑making across the state.

Featured Speakers Include:

Dr. Keith Curry – President/CEO, Compton College
Joshua Jackson – College and Career Advising Specialist, Crenshaw High School; Compton College alumnus
Dr. Ashish Vaidya – President/CEO, Growing Inland Achievement
Dr. Su Jin Jez – CEO, California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy
Amanda DeLaRosa – Director of Program and Strategy, College Futures Foundation (Moderator)

This discussion will offer valuable insights into where California’s higher education system is helping learners and where structural barriers are holding them back, while outlining opportunities to strengthen college‑to‑career pathways and advance equity statewide.