The GANAS Program had primary support from the following individuals, without which the roots of the program would not have been planted.
- Gilberto Arriaza, Professor, Educational Leadership
- Diana Balgas, Executive Director of Transfer Student Programs
- Jesus Diaz-Caballero, Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures
- Luz Calvo, Professor, Ethnic Studies
- Melissa Cervantes, GANAS Coordinator (formerly Upward Bound)
- Evelia Jimenez, Academic and Career Counselor, AACE (former GANAS Counselor)
- Lettie Ramirez, Professor, Teacher Education
- Jose Salceda, Puente Counselor, Merritt College (formerly EOP)
- Martha Lucero Wallace, Director, University Scheduling
- Jose Rocha, College of San Mateo (formerly Outreach)
- Ricardo Avitia, Assistant Director/Transfer Specialist, UCB Undergrad Admissions
- Emmanuel Lopez, Counselor, Chabot College
- Frank Garcia, Executive Director, PUENTE PROJECT, University of California Office of the President
- Julia Vergara, PUENTE PROJECT, University of California Office of the President

Founders at 2015 GANAS Year End Recognition Ceremony