School on Wheels, Inc.
Riki Aihara has extensive experience in both the nonprofit and business sectors. Currently serving as a volunteer tutor at School on Wheels, Inc. since June 2017, Riki assists children in foster homes and shelters. Previous roles include Operations Manager at PilotPay Inc. and General Manager at Somos Life, where responsibilities entailed facilitating business openings, managing permits and employee training, and executing social media marketing. Riki has also worked as an Assistant Manager at Cafe 21, where duties included employee training and inventory management, and achieved recognition as a Top 10 Salesperson at Teavana. An independent traveler, Riki explored South America to study food cultivation techniques and immerse in Latin culture. Riki holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies from San Diego State University and completed an international exchange program in Marketing at Auckland University of Technology.
School on Wheels, Inc.
Founded by Agnes Stevens in 1993, School on Wheels is a nonprofit organization that provides one-on-one tutoring for kids who live in shelters, motels, group foster homes, and on the streets of Southern California. In addition to weekly tutoring and mentoring, every student receives a backpack, school supplies, and uniforms; students get assistance enrolling in school and with locating and filing school records. We do all this with no government funding. We survive through the donations of people like you who believe as we do that every child has potential and every volunteer makes a difference.