Photo courtesy of the University of Guam Endowment Foundation: (From left) Camilo Lorenzo, account executive, Matson; Bernadette “Bernie” Valencia, vice president and general manager for Guam and Micronesia, Matson; Wilfred P. Leon Guerrero, UOG Endowment Foundation chairman and UOG president emeritus; Patrick Bulaon, operations manager, Matson; Katrina Perez, executive director, UOGEF; and Stephen Gatewood, operations support, Matson. ()
The University of Guam Endowment Foundation recognized Matson Navigation Co. on Feb. 28 for the company’s donations to the foundation in 2021 totaling $10,625. The funds will support the university’s students and various programs, in particular the Isla Center for the Arts, the School of Business and Public Administration, and the Guam Green Growth initiative facilitated by the Center for Island Sustainability.
A portion of the donation will also support the Matson Empowerment Scholarship — which Matson created through UOGEF — to promote greater diversity in the next generation of business leaders. Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded in the 2022– 2023 academic year.
“The UOG Endowment Foundation is honored to accept these donations from Matson,” said Katrina Perez, executive director of UOGEF. “We are humbled by the continued philanthropic backing of our local businesses towards the various UOG scholarships and programs. When you transform a Triton, you help transform the world.”
Bernadette Valencia, president and general manager of Matson for Guam and Micronesia, has taken advantage of several opportunities to support the university, including her acceptance last month of a six-year appointment to serve on the University of Guam Board of Regents.
For any companies or individuals interested in donating to support the University of Guam, please contact the University of Guam Endowment Foundation at (671) 735-2957 or info@uogendowment.org, or visit https://give.uog.edu for more information.
