The James Irvine Foundation
Jason Cordova is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in workforce development and education. Currently serving as a Senior Program Officer at The James Irvine Foundation since January 2022, Jason focuses on connecting low-wage Californians to quality employment through the Better Careers Initiative. Previous roles include Vice President of Entrepreneurship & Workforce Development at the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and Vice President at the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, where responsibilities included leading economic and public policy initiatives and enhancing workforce development strategies in collaboration with various regional stakeholders. Jason also held positions as Director of Education & Workforce Development, Program Manager at Southern California College Access Network, and Senior Program Coordinator at Bright Prospect, contributing significantly to initiatives aimed at increasing college access and success for low-income students. Jason holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies and Philosophy from Connecticut College.
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The James Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation is a private, nonprofit grantmaking foundation dedicated to expanding opportunity for the people of California. The Foundation’s current focus is a California where all low-income workers have the power to advance economically. Since 1937 the Foundation has provided more than $2.4 billion in grants to organizations throughout California. The Foundation ended 2022 with $3.2 billion in assets and provided $187.3 million in grants.