Who are we?
Friends of CETYS Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization based in Southern California. Founded in 2011 by CETYS University Alumni with a desire to support the efforts of their Alma Mater for the advancement of CaliBaja education and strengthen the relation of these great communities.
Board of Directors
Our board of directors consists of 7 members, leaders in different areas of our binational community. Dedicated to advance higher education by supporting CETYS University initiatives and make our region a better place.
President, Jaime Honold
Treasurer, Manuel Hernandez
Secretary, Meredith Garcia
Director, Dr. Victor Jaime
Director, Arturo Guajardo
Director, Earl Roberts
Vision
Become regionally recognized as a foundation that promotes and supports binational education (USA/MEX) through CETYS’ University programs and projects.
Mission
Advance through philanthropy and education the success of CETYS University and the binational community it serves.
Why we do it?
At Friends of CETYS Foundation, we are committed to advance CaliBaja Education by supporting students and their community. We believe that every young person should have the same opportunities no matter their background or challenges this is why we work to make higher education accessible in our region. We are inspired by students that excel no matter the challenges they are facing today, they are our daily motivation!
Initiatives
Friends of CETYS Foundation supports initiatives that are fundamental for student life and contributes to their successful development.
Scholarships
8 out of 10 students in CETYS University count with a scholarship or financial aid; 11 % of their undergraduate students are from Southern California.
Infrastructure
We support CETYS University in the construction and improvement of its campuses and facilities, essential for the advancement of its mission as well as student life development.
Sports
Sports are key for the student community, extending the support is vital for the improvement of regional sports leagues and the creation of more athletic scholarships
Student Mobility
Internationalization is an important tool for student life, CETYS collaborates with different institutions around the world, including the US. This is a significant vehicle that CETYS University provides to its students so they can expand their horizons.
Make a gift – Be part of our Friends
Please make your check payable
to the Friends of CETYS Foundation
P.O. Box 2361, El Centro CA, 92244 Telephone- (760) -970-1916
Or just visit our Better Unite platform
*Every time you make a donation immediately a tax deductible receipt is processed for you.
Other ways to Contribute
- Share the cause with your peers
- Share your ideas with us on new ways to contribute in the advancement of CaliBaja education and CETYS University
DISCLOSURE
*All contributions to Friends of CETYS Foundation are unrestricted and use to advance its cause.
Are you CETYS Alumni?
Be a Friends of CETYS Ambassador
A Friends of CETYS Ambassador understands and shares the importance of advancing CaliBaja higher education and CETYS University. You experienced firsthand the value CETYS University provides to its students and the opportunities it offers. We believe that there’s no one better to share this than YOU, CETYS ALUMNI!
Get Involved
Register TODAY. You will receive news about Friends of CETYS Foundation and how to get involved. Don’t forget to share your experience; you are a living example of its impact and importance. We are also developing new ways to get involved in student life development through a mentorship program and different events for you to get connected.
About CETYS Universidad
CETYS Universidad is a private institution of educational excellence, born in 1961 in Baja California under the auspices of a group of visionary entrepreneurs committed to education.

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