Reno Bandoni

Dynamic fundraising and development leader with deep Merced roots and a proven record of building transformative partnerships that drive institutional growth. Currently leading Streets2Schools’ national expansion of court mandated rehabilitation programs after scaling operations across 41 California counties, I bring a powerful network and expertise in contract negotiation, corporate cultivation, and sustainable growth.

Founder of a fitness business launched in Merced after losing 150 pounds, I scaled it into a national company generating over $200,000 in lifetime value in the past four years. Former manager of rehabilitation programs at the John Latorocca Correctional Facility and Merced DRC, I built credibility with justice officials, community leaders, and corporate partners while consistently closing five and six figure multi year partnerships.

Obsessed with sales, marketing, and business growth, I have built multiple verticals of wealth and impact - from a statewide and national marketing career in corporate expansion, to scaling a six figure fitness company, to growing a real estate portfolio across California and national markets. Backed by $30,000+ in mentorship from world class business leaders including Jeremy Lee Miner, Alex Hormozi, Dan Martell, and Gary Vaynerchuk, I bring UC Merced the rare combination of hometown insight, proven statewide and national expansion, and elite sales and marketing expertise to accelerate its mission as a world class R1 institution.

• Closed and managed six-figure partnerships with institutional and corporate entities.
• Consistently delivered 10–20% annual growth in program expansion and revenue.
• Established scalable outreach and compliance frameworks that enabled state-level approval processes for expansion beyond California.
• Built multiple entrepreneurial ventures with sustained revenue while simultaneously supporting large-scale nonprofit/justice sector growth.

• Over $30,000 invested in sales, marketing, and business growth mentorship
• Mentored by Jeremy Lee Miner (NEPQ Sales), Alex Hormozi ($100M Offers), Dan Martell (SaaS/Business Scaling), Gary Vaynerchuk (Brand Building), and other 100M+ entrepreneurs
• Applied frameworks directly to fundraising, donor relations, and corporate partnership strategies

• Willing to travel; valid U.S. driver’s license
• Comfortable representing UC Merced at conferences, donor meetings, and public events
• Collaborative, strategic, and mission-driven with a strong affinity for UC Merced’s growth and impact in the San Joaquin Valley and beyond