News Release

Santiago Canyon College Foundation Names Snover Uppal as New Board Member

Business Owner and CEO to Serve on Santiago Canyon College Foundation’s Board

(Orange, CA)— The Santiago Canyon College (SCC) Foundation has appointed Snover Sethi Uppal to its board of directors. The foundation, a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, raises funds to support the college and its students through the leadership of a nine-member board of directors.

Uppal is a lifelong entrepreneur and business owner. She and her husband Micky were the previous owners of Uniq Computer Systems, Inc, one of the top value-added reseller companies in the nation. In that role, Uppal worked to distribute for top computer technology brand names, including Toshiba, IBM, HP, Compaq, Xircom, Intel, and more. In 2012, Uppal founded Chaileaf, Inc, a tea distributorship that imports tea from India. She serves as Chaileaf’s CEO.

With over a decade in experience of starting businesses from the ground up, Uppal has also worked in taking an existing business and turning it around into a profitable enterprise. She also purchased the UPS Store franchise located at 8502 E. Chapman in Orange (across the street from Santiago Canyon College). In this role, Uppal runs the day-to-day operations of the store and has been successful in turning the store into a profitable business.

“We are excited to add Ms. Uppal to the board,” stated Larry Cohn, president, SCC Foundation Board of Directors. “Her background with business and leadership will be a terrific asset as the board of directors works to support the college.”

Uppal attended Delhi University in India, where she earned a B.A. and M.A. in psychology and an A.A.in computer science. When she isn’t busy managing the UPS Store or Chaileaf, Inc., she has been an active volunteer for both the Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) and foundation of McPherson Magnet School, El Rancho Charter School and Canyon High School.

Uppal resides in Orange Park Acres with her husband and daughter and is also a member of the OPA Women’s League. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

“As an active member of a community I feel proud to call home, this is my opportunity to give back and make a difference. Developing new skills, building on existing experiences and supporting a team for the betterment of the community is something I am proud to be involved in,” stated Uppal.

The Santiago Canyon College Foundation is committed to ensuring that every qualified student has access to affordable high-quality education. To do this, the foundation relies on volunteers and financial donors from the local community who share this vision. For more information about the Santiago Canyon College Foundation, call (714) 628-4790 or visit www.sccollege.edu/foundation.

About Santiago Canyon College
Santiago Canyon College (SCC) serves more than 17,000 credit and noncredit students each semester. In 2017, SCC was ranked #13 among the 50 Best Community Colleges in the U.S. by College Choice, a leading authority in college and university rankings and resources.The college prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions and careers, and provides courses for personal and professional development, as well as customized training for business and industry. The college is recognized for its adult education program which keeps the working adult—and senior—in mind by offering flexible schedules, and community locations. Serving the residents of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Tustin, and Villa Park, SCC is one of two comprehensive colleges under the auspices of the Rancho Santiago Community College District. Visit http://www.sccollege.edu to learn more.

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