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July 15, 2026
One Idea. One Community. Thousands of Books.
“When longtime Gilroy resident and philanthropist Ed Seledon envisioned a way to honor his late wife, Susie, he wasn’t just thinking about books. He was imagining a community where every child begins life with the opportunity to fall in love with reading. Ed and his wife, Susie, moved to Gilroy in 1973. Susie spent the next 40 years as a beloved teacher at Glen View Elementary, inspiring a love of reading in her students. As a first-grade teacher, Susie was a passionate advocate of youth literacy. After her passing, Ed wanted to honor Susie’s legacy by giving the gift of...”
July 8, 2026
How Our Associates Rebuilt the Digital NEST Website From the Ground Up
June 12, 2026
Digital NEST Executive Appointed as Advisor for USF Strategic AI Certificate Program
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