Dr. Francis A. Rojas, JLHS Class of1997, is a lifelong Union City resident, educator, nonprofit leader, and proud product of New Haven Unified School District schools. A graduate of Cabello Elementary School, Alvarado Middle School, and James Logan High School, Dr. Rojas has dedicated his career to giving back to the community that helped shape him.

Francis currently serves as Executive Director of the Bay Philharmonic and is the Founder of Epiphany Leadership Advising where he partners with schools, nonprofits, and organizations on leadership development, strategic planning, equity-centered systems, and community engagement.

A three-time graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Francis earned a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology with a focus on Human Physiology and Neuroscience, along with a Master’s degree and Administrative Services Credential through UC Berkeley’s Principal

Leadership Institute (PLI). He later completed his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) through UC Berkeley’s Leaders for Equity and Democracy (LEAD) program. His doctoral research focused on how school leaders create inclusive and culturally responsive extracurricular programs that foster belonging, access, and student success.

We welcome collaboration with alumni groups, reunion organizers, community partners, and supporters who want to help strengthen New Haven’s alumni network.

New Haven Alumni Connections Committee

Kalani Calderon, JLHS Class of 2023

Lydia Idem, JLHS Class of 1995 (?)

Dr. Francis Rojas, JLHS Class of 1997

Michael Ritchie, NHSF President

Helen Kennedy, Executive Director