Friends and Family of Jean Thomas

Dr. Jean Thomas was a Foothill College counselor for 36 years. As a counseling professional, she was fueled by her desire to do work that supported the educational success of students, particularly underrepresented minorities. Jean founded the Pass the Torch program in 1994. She led the program from its inception through development, implementation, and finally to institutionalization in 2002. This scholarship is a living tribute dedicated to the work she did as a Foothill College counselor and as the visionary behind the successful Pass the Torch program.