Speakers

Marcia Frederick. Her husband was an inventor, successfully transforming a 1960s Ford Pinto into a fully electric car…well before Tesla came into the market. Marcia created a foundation that awards students scholarships in the same spirit as her husband, with annual awards.

Marcia spent her career in theater, designing costumes, directing productions, teaching, and creating art. Some of her work is currently being featured at NUMU in Los Gatos.

Mission: The organization raises funds, resources, and awareness to support military veterans, disabled veterans, first responders, and local homeless veteran programs in the Santa Clara Valley. Their primary focus is centered around the philosophy: "It's not Charity, it's an Investment in our Heroes."

Simply Good Works is a charitable nonprofit organization based in San Jose that raises funds and awareness to support disabled veterans, military heroes, first responders, and local homeless veteran programs in the Santa Clara Valley. They accept and refurbish donated mobility equipment (such as electric scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, and canes). They process and provide these devices directly to veterans and their families to assist with mobility needs. Beneficiaries include Wounded Warrior Project, The Independence Fund, Paws for Purple Hearts, and HomeFirst.