Sheila Thornton is a woman on a mission. A mission that is transforming lives, strengthening the community and building economic prosperity throughout the Coachella Valley.
As the CEO and president of OneFuture Coachella Valley, Thornton’s passion, dedication and visionary leadership ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed in college, career and life. For this, Thornton has been named the 2024 Outstanding Nonprofit Founder by National Philanthropy Day.
OneFuture Coachella Valley’s dedicated leadership team is committed to cultivating the next generation of the Coachella Valley’s workforce from within the local student community ensuring that every student, regardless of circumstance, can build a fulfilling future for themselves and their families through education and meaningful work.
Through scholarships, student programming, mentorship and internship opportunities, Coachella Valley students are given critical support as they achieve their educational and career goals, helping to break the cycle of poverty while at the same time strengthening the local economy.
To Thornton, this work is about providing opportunities for students and their families to rise out of poverty. She is a passionate champion and relentless advocate for our valley’s most underserved student populations.
