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James T. London
CoFounder, Thrive Scholars. Thrive Scholars Board Member
James T. London is the Chairman of the Board at South Central Scholars, an organization he co-founded with his wife, Patricia London, in 2001. The initiative aims to support high-achieving, underserved students in their pursuit of higher education by providing scholarships and academic resources.
In addition to his role at South Central Scholars, London is also a co-founder of Thrive Scholars, which continues the mission of supporting underrepresented students in achieving economic mobility through education. His educational background includes degrees from notable institutions such as the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, San Francisco Medical School.1245
London's work has been pivotal in addressing the challenges faced by students from low-income backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of not just college access, but also college completion and career success. His efforts have garnered significant financial support for the programs, highlighting the impact of community engagement and philanthropy in education.34