Aaron Price Fellows Program

Aaron Price Fellows Program We prepare highly motivated San Diego HS students to be responsible, engaged, & caring.

06/06/2026

After a full week of learning, connection, exploration, and new experiences in Washington, DC, Class of 2027 wrapped up their final full day in the nation’s capital with a few more memorable moments together! 🇺🇸✨

Here's what Fellows were up to on day 6:
- Thanks to Congressman Juan Vargas (D-CA-52), Fellows had the incredible opportunity to tour the U.S. Capitol at midnight, exploring spaces rarely accessible to the public. Memorable moments included sitting on the House floor and visiting the Speaker's Balcony!
- Fellows enjoyed their long-anticipated free day, choosing their own adventures by exploring college campuses, botanical gardens, cozy coffee shops, and experiencing life like a DC local
- Fellows wrapped up the day with a sunset boat cruise along the Potomac River!

06/04/2026

Class of 2027 is officially more than halfway through their DC trip!

Day four included:
- Visiting the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, including a conversation with Holocaust survivor Joan Da Silva, followed by a group reflection on the experience
- Having lunch on the National Mall
- Participating in a special conversation with Attorney General Eric Holder
- Wrapping up the day with dinner and connection alongside Fellows alumni currently in DC

06/03/2026

Day three was another full day in DC for Class of 2027!

Here’s a look at what Fellows were up to:
- Starting the day with mindfulness
- Fellow Yordanos introducing the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), followed by time exploring the museum
- Enjoying lunch at the museum
- Walking to and arriving at the Urban Institute for group activities and discussions
- Fellow Mehret introducing Busboys and Poets
- Fellows presenting at Busboys and Poets

06/02/2026

Another memorable day in DC for Class of 2027!

Day two included:
- A visit to NPR to hear from Senior Political Correspondent and co-host of the NPR Politics Podcast, Tamara Keith. We even got the chance to visit Tiny Desk!
- Spending the afternoon at the US Supreme Court, where students sat inside the courtroom and had the special opportunity to meet Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson (photos coming soon!)
- Fueling up with dinner at the hotel before heading out for a Twilight Monument Tour led by our very own Fellows

For 35 years, the Aaron Price Fellows Program has helped prepare generations of San Diego students to become responsible...
05/29/2026

For 35 years, the Aaron Price Fellows Program has helped prepare generations of San Diego students to become responsible, caring, and engaged members of their communities.

Founded on Sol Price’s vision of developing active citizens who care for their communities and help others, the program continues to create opportunities for students to grow as leaders while building lasting friendships across diverse backgrounds and experiences.

From past Fellows classes to the graduating Class of 2026, the impact of the program continues to grow through every student, facilitator, alum, and supporter who has been part of the journey. Today, more than 1,300 Aaron Price Fellows alumni continue to carry out the program's mission by making a difference in their families, careers, and communities.

As we prepare for orientation for the Class of 2029, we celebrate 35 years of leadership, growth, and lasting community impact.

Photo 1: The Price Family

Photo 2: Past and Present Leadership of the Aaron Price Fellows Program

Photo 3: Aaron Price Fellows Program Chief Operating Officer Annie Lyles with former Executive Directors Congresswoman Susan Davis, Jacquelyn Sherman Rustin, and Theresa Frazier

Photo 4: Past Executive Directors - former Congresswoman Susan Davis, Jacquelyn Sherman Rustin, and Theresa Frazier, with original facilitators Rosario Martinez Iannacone and Dr. Kasimu Harley

Behind every Fellows class is a team of facilitators helping make the journey possible.As we celebrate the graduation of...
05/29/2026

Behind every Fellows class is a team of facilitators helping make the journey possible.

As we celebrate the graduation of the Aaron Price Fellows Class of 2026, we also want to recognize and thank our facilitators for their years of dedication, mentorship, and support.

From leading workshops and trips to showing up for students year after year, your impact reaches far beyond the classroom. Thank you for helping shape the Fellows experience and for investing in the next generation of leaders.

Annie Lyles - 10 years
Cairo Williams - 5 Years
Karla Zuniga Lara - 5 years
Kasimu Harley, MFT, EdD - 35 years
Rudy Vargas - 5 Years
William Ferrel - 5 Years

Congratulations to the 33rd class to graduate from the Aaron Price Fellows Program!Class of 2026 walked across the gradu...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to the 33rd class to graduate from the Aaron Price Fellows Program!

Class of 2026 walked across the graduation stage, marking the transition from Fellows to Alumni. We encourage you to stay connected and share “What’s new?” as well as opportunities and ways to make a positive impact in our communities.

During the Public-Private Partnership program with San Diego FC, Class of 2026 Fellows learned about the multi-sector co...
05/27/2026

During the Public-Private Partnership program with San Diego FC, Class of 2026 Fellows learned about the multi-sector collaboration required to bring Major League Soccer to San Diego. While visiting ’s downtown office and the Right to Dream Academy on Sycuan tribal land, they explored the roles of the private sector, public sector, and sovereign nations in large-scale collaborative efforts. Fellows evaluated the value, need, and overall benefit of public investment.

We also launched , putting the camera in Fellows’ hands to capture the program from their own point of view and share moments from their experience along the way.

Thank you to our hosts and partners:
San Diego FC
Sycuan Tribal Government

: Jose "Pepe" Cervantes ('00) is sharing the work he's a part of at the California School for the Deaf - Riverside (CSD...
03/03/2026

: Jose "Pepe" Cervantes ('00) is sharing the work he's a part of at the California School for the Deaf - Riverside (CSDR). "As a culinary arts teacher in the high school, I get to work with incredible and awesome students." He recently created an ASL story about food for the school’s Deaf kindergarten students who are receiving targeted intervention to build a foundation in both English and American Sign Language (ASL). Pepe has crisscrossed the county in his educational journey: Harvard Kennedy School Senior Executive Fellows Program, San Diego State University M.P.A. in Public Administration, and Gallaudet University B.S. in Economics. We are fortunate to have his leadership in Southern California.

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