About Us

Rodney James (RJ) Pimentel was a remarkable soul and was tragically taken from us in May 2023 at the age of 25. He embraced life with unwavering enthusiasm, inspiring all who knew him to find adventure and joy in each day. One of RJ’s most inspiring qualities was his dedication to education. His enthusiasm for learning and sharing knowledge was contagious.

The RJ Pimentel Memorial Foundation is a group of UC Berkeley alumni. RJ was our family – a brother, a mentor, a best friend, and much more. Looking back at our time with RJ inspired us to form this group. None of us would be where we are today without his presence in our lives.