GIA President & CEO Dr. Ashish Vaidya accepts a California Senate Resolution from Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh recognizing Growing Inland Achievement’s 10 years of impact in the Inland Empire.
A milestone recognition of Growing Inland Achievement’s role in uniting partners to strengthen education and economic mobility.
On October 2, 2025, Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) was formally recognized by the California State Senate for a decade of work to expand educational opportunity and strengthen socioeconomic mobility across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
During a visit to Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh’s office (19th District), Dr. Vaidya received the Senate Resolution, which commends GIA’s leadership as a regional collaborative dedicated to improving cradle-to-career outcomes, advancing equitable access to higher education, and preparing a stronger talent pipeline for the Inland Empire’s future.
“The Inland Empire’s future depends on a strong education-to-career pathway. A talent pipeline isn’t built by accident. It is built through collaboration,” said Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh. “I appreciate GIA for investing in the future of our students.”
Since its founding in 2015, GIA has convened leaders from K–12 education, higher education, workforce, business, and community organizations to align strategies and share resources. Guided by its CAIR strategy—Convene, Advocate, Invest, and Research—GIA continues to champion the region’s shared goal of increasing postsecondary attainment among working-age adults and advancing equitable economic prosperity for all.
“This recognition belongs to our partners and communities across the Inland Empire,” said Dr. Vaidya. “Together, we have demonstrated what collective impact can achieve; breaking down barriers, securing resources, and creating opportunities so that every student and family has the chance to thrive.”
GIA will celebrate its 10 years of progress during its annual convening on October 28-29 in Riverside, CA. For more information, visit inlandempiregia.org.