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01/23/2026 - Voler Strategic Advisors Earns Top Honors from CalSPRA for Impact-Driven School Communications.

Voler Strategic Advisors proudly announces that four client projects were recognized by the California School Public Relations Association as part of its Excellence in Communications Awards Program, one of the state’s most prestigious honors in school communications. The recognition highlights Voler’s work supporting school districts in achieving clear strategic objectives, from increasing awareness and participation in key programs to building trust with families and deepening community engagement. Each honored project reflects a disciplined communications approach rooted in listening, strategic clarity, and storytelling that moves audiences to action.

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06/25/2025 - Bay Area Entrepreneur, Rolando Bonilla, Launches New Groundbreaking ‘Bridging the Divide’ Podcast.

Rolando Bonilla, CSO, has launched a podcast series, Bridging the Divide, which he envisions will be a trusted resource for anyone ready to break free from unproductive patterns and actively pursue growth in both business and personal life. “I didn’t wait for a seat at the table, I built my own,” he says. “And I want others to feel empowered to do the same.” Bridging the Divide is for anyone ready to challenge norms, inspire action, and turn obstacles into opportunities.

Now available on streaming platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts, Bridging the Divide is more than a conversation. It’s Bonilla’s personal mission to tackle economic inequality and pave the way for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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06/11/2025 - CEO Rodríguez moderates Fireside Chat with CA Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

Highlighting the importance of uplifting the state, CEO Rodríguez leads a compelling fireside chat with gubernatorial candidate and California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

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04/04/2025 - Rolando Bonilla is an SVBJ Latino Business Leadership Awards honoree.

Through his leadership and strategic vision, Rolando Bonilla has helped elevate Voler’s profile across California, as well as spearheaded a 30% increase in company sales last year. He attributes success to two things. “You have to be exceptionally good at what you do, and always be thinking about how you can improve,” he said. “We are driven, like a startup, like every day is the first day of something big.”

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12/11/2024 - Manzo: A plea to fix California’s failed school funding model.

As an educator with more than three decades of experience, including 16 years as a superintendent in the Bay Area, I’m deeply concerned about the crisis in California’s public schools. Recent school closures in the Bay Area serve as a stark reminder that the state’s education funding model is outdated and inequitable.

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10/23/2024 - Voler Strategic Advisors Takes Home Six Awards at the 20th Annual Davey Awards.

Rolando Bonilla, Chief Strategy Officer, at Voler Strategic Advisors, remarked, “This recognition fuels our commitment to delivering exceptional results. Our team is passionate about building impactful campaigns for our clients, nearly all of which are public-serving institutions. We are proud that three of these six awards were for bilingual projects in Spanish and English that engaged diverse audiences.”

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08/28/2024 - Voler Strategic Advisors Welcomes Renowned Education Leader José L. Manzo as “Superintendent in Residence”.

In his role as “Superintendent in Residence,” José L. Manzo will offer critical insights into educational initiatives, focusing on equity, community engagement, and partnership development. His extensive knowledge of school district operations and dedication to supporting diverse, multilingual communities will be invaluable to Voler Strategic Advisors.

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07/09/2024 - Latina-Led Firm Designs a New Logo for the San Mateo Union High School District after Co-hosting Multilingual Focus Groups: Voler Strategic Advisors Played a Key Role in Crafting a Modern Symbol of Unity, Growth, and Inclusivity for Diverse District.

VSA’s design team worked intensively to ensure the logo would reflect SMUHSD’s values of academic excellence, inclusivity, and community partnerships. Rodriguez added, “The new logo aligns seamlessly with SMUHSD’s values, mission, and equity principles. The yellow and navy blue colors reflect the bright hopefulness within the District and its classic, high-quality education. The kaleidoscope represents an ever-changing organization striving for better student outcomes. I’m really proud of the result.”

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07/01/2024 - Former San José Planning Commissioner Rolando Bonilla Elected Chair of the San José Evergreen Community College District Foundation Board.

Rolando Bonilla said, “The 20,000 students who come to our community colleges each year deserve the best instructors, quality mentorship, and top-notch student services as they aim for economic mobility, a career boost, and affordable access to higher education. I look forward to engaging businesses and donors from across Silicon Valley in my new role. The commitment is clear: we will increase investment in the next generation of scholars, leaders, and dreamers.”

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06/18/2024 - Voler Strategic Advisors Recognized at 45th Annual Telly Awards for Excellence in Video Advertising.

“We are thrilled to be recognized by the Telly Awards for our video production and communications work once again in 2024,” says Rolando Bonilla, Chief Strategy Officer, Voler Strategic Advisors. “We are proud of our team of storytelling experts who are showcasing our clients’ amazing work via their top-notch scriptwriting, interviewing, videography and editing.”

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