Showcasing Nonprofit Excellence

The highly anticipated “Shark Tank” style nonprofit pitch competition is back!
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We are honored to introduce this year’s 12 nonprofit leaders that are committed to addressing some of the community’s most pressing needs. They represent a diverse cross-section of nonprofits serving the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities.

 

Meet the NPO Desert Fast Pitch 2026 participants:

  • Alex Aguilar — IYCCV (Iyengar Yoga Center Coachella Valley)

  • Ray Amador — Coachella Valley Youth Leadership

  • Jessica Bowser — Desi Strong Foundation

  • Tamara Canedo — Seiden-Juku

  • Yvonne Choyce — Consortium for Early Learning Services

  • Erin Hyland — Read With Me Volunteer Programs

  • Julie Makinen — Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation

  • J’ai Michel-Lundy — Sunset Music & Education Foundation

  • Kara Robinson — Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City

  • Ernesto Rodriguez — Kindful Restoration

  • Selena Rodriguez — SAFE Family Justice Centers

  • Diane Schlesinger — How Great Are THY Works

Congratulations to these outstanding NPO Desert Fast Pitch contestants of 2026!

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors!

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