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This year’s Lifetimes of Achievement honorees span the whole breadth of Palo Alto’s greatest givers, from teachers to musicians to volunteers and everything in between. Reflecting on their years of service and impact, there’s one theme that shines through brightest: community. All of this year’s honorees have put their gifts to work on behalf of and in pursuit of deeper local connection and growth.
Many of them reflect as far back as the 1980s, when they got their start on the road to today’s success.
From raising money for critical local programs to investing in future generations to creating change at home and abroad, these individuals all stepped outside of their own lives to help others.
To honor their work and achievements, Clayborne Carson, Judy Deggeller, Julie Jerome, Eimi Okano, and Jim and Valerie Stinger will be present at a celebratory garden party on May 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets are available at the Avenidas website.
Read on for profiles of each nominee.
Going beyond the fence: Palo Alto resident attributes lifelong civil activism to curiosity
Dr. Clayborne Carson has become a pioneer in civil rights and anti-colonial studies. He was selected to publish Martin Luther King, Jr.’s writings, published multiple of his own works, founded Stanford’s Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute and the World House Program among other things.
From chords to cookbooks, Palo Alto resident sets out to help those in need
Ever since Judy Deggeller began living in Palo Alto approximately 60 years ago, she has used her passion for music and altruism to give back to the community.
Pioneer in Palo Alto education began with volunteer work
In her 50 years of living in Palo Alto, Julie Jerome has served as the board of education’s president twice, and held leadership roles for various nonprofits like the Palo Alto Community Fund, Adolescent Counseling Services and Palo Alto Community Child Care.
Textbooks for all: How a Palo Alto resident provided diverse role models for California kids
Eimi Okano, an activist for the Japanese American community, fair education and social services has dedicated her life to learning about her environment, then finding ways to help.
Palo Alto couple raises the bar for service and education at home and abroad
From working at Bay Area companies like Genentech and Syntex to volunteering in Morocco with the Peace Corps and local organizations like the Human Relations Commission, Valerie Stinger has dedicated years to lifelong learning and volunteer work. Her husband, Jim Stinger, has leveraged his artistry and training in software to give back to his community, volunteering for countless local organizations in his dedication to Palo Alto.