168 - The Positive Impact of Kern Community Foundation

Aaron Falk has served as the President and CEO of Kern Community Foundation since 2021. Aaron grew up in Bakersfield, CA and graduated from Stockdale High School. He has a degree in political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara and is currently in the MBA program at California State University, Bakersfield. He also completed the U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College as a civilian. Before joining the Foundation, Aaron worked for over a decade as a Congressional staffer. For 7 years in Washington, D.C. Aaron focused on policy supporting the U.S. military, national security, and veterans. He returned to Bakersfield in 2017 and worked for U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy through 2021. As Kevin's local representative, Aaron saw firsthand both Kern County's potential and challenges. Through these experiences, Aaron has fully committed himself to improving life for everyone in Kern County. Scott Hanson sits down with Aaron Falk the current President and CEO of the Kern Community Foundation as he explains the difference between them and nonprofits. The foundation works with anywhere between 250 and 300 fund holders that donate their money to causes that are close to their heart. For instance, the Kern Community Foundation is in charge of Give Big Kern which is an event on the first Tuesday of May where anyone can donate to local nonprofits. They are also offering college scholarships for high school seniors. If you would like to learn about getting involved check out their website below! LEARN MORE ABOUT KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: Website: www.kernfoundation.org/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 661-325-5346 Instagram: @kernfoundation Facebook: @KernFoundation Twitter: @kernfoundation YouTube: @Kern_Foundation_LIVE