Welcome to Bishop O’Dowd High School. We’re excited that you’ve come to learn more about us. Before you peruse the site and see what we have to offer your student, please take a moment to read this letter of welcome from our President and Principal.
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Our mission
Bishop O’Dowd High School is a Catholic college-preparatory community guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, that educates its diverse student body to build a more just, joyful and sustainable world. Read more…
The O’Dowd Student
Here at O’Dowd, we embrace our Catholic identity through the lens of our charism, which calls us to “Find God in All Things” through core values that shape our vision for O’Dowd graduates.
These values – Community in Diversity, Strength of Character, Social Justice, Kinship with Creation, Academic Excellence, and Joy – shape how and what we teach, contributing to our students’ growth as leaders prepared to build a more just, joyful, sustainable world. Learn more »
Getting Here »
You have many options when it comes to visiting our campus. We’re located right off a major highway and on various local bus lines as well. Check out all your options and find the best one for you.
Fast Facts »
Looking for some fun, interesting facts about Bishop O’Dowd High School? Here’s where you’ll find them. Learn all about our school, our student body, and the O’Dowd college preparatory experience.
Who We Are »
To learn about, or contact, any of our administration, faculty or staff, please see our full directory.
History »
Established in 1951, Bishop O’Dowd High School has a rich history as a Catholic institution and high school. Learn more about how we were formed and how we’ve kept pace over the years as the preeminent educational choice in Oakland.
Board of Regents
Kerwin Allen, Chair
Vice President
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Monica Marcone, Vice Chair
Principal
Solutions for Good
Krystal Bowen
Associate General Counsel
Zynga Inc.
Steve Callaway ’80
Principal
Pacific Diversified Insurance Services
Kevin Coldiron
Owner, Rockridge Capital LLC
Lecturer, UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Andrew Currier, PhD
Superintendent of Schools
Diocese of Oakland
Shana Daum
VP of Public Affairs and Community Relations
San Francisco Giants
Katharine Earhart
Principal
Alesco Advisors LLC
Fr. Leo Edgerly
Pastor
Corpus Christi Parish
Melinda Eisenhut-Dunn ‘74
CFO Emeritus and Advisor
Sequoia Capital
Michael Haas
Chief Executive Officer
Orion Renewable Energy Group
Kevin Hester ’88
Area Manager, San Francisco
McGuire and Hester
Marietta Hickey
Owner
City Picture Frame
Wanda M. Holland Greene
Head of School
The Hamlin School
Chris Johnson
Senior VP, Global Emerging Technology
Union Bank of California
Kevin Kelly, Chair
Chief Executive Officer
Emerald Packaging, Inc.
Fr. Brandon Macadaeg
Rector
Cathedral of Christ the Light
Kristine Mechem
Vice President
Health Advances
Alan McIntosh
Partner
Way To Be, LLC
Rhonda Morris ’83
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Chevron Corp
Jim Negri ’68
Retired, Superintendent – Castro Valley, Acalanes Union, and Mountain View Whisman School Districts
Robert J. Ravano, ‘58
Partner
Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP CPAs
Leslie Sims Robertson ’81
Administrative Secretary
County of Alameda
Rod Roche ’81
General Partner
G & M Realty Ventures, LLC
Alison Sanger
Partner, Chief Operating Officer
Ironwood Capital Management
Kimberly Walsh
Ex-officio Member
President Emeritus; Chief of Campus Development & Planning
Blue Beyond Consulting
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