Daniel Assisi
Director, Information Technologies
(213) 244-1446 x 211
dassisi@charterassociation.org
Daniel develops strategies and policies to support continuous improvement of the Association's technology infrastructure, database management, processes for integration of various technology platforms, and support for the Association staff.
Allison Greenwood Bajracharya
Managing Regional Director, Policy and Advocacy, Los Angeles
(213) 244-1446 x 215
allisonb@charterassociation.org
Allison manages the Los Angeles regional team to inform charter-related policy in Los Angeles, Kern, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. She also advocates on behalf of the collective interests of the Association's members in the Los Angeles Unified School District, which has more charter schools than any other district in the country.
Mara Benitez
Consultant, Oakland Charter School Collaborative
marab@charterassociation.org
Mara works to implement the strategic plan for Oakland charter schools, continue to remove the barriers to successful charter school growth and operation in Oakland, and foster the relationships in Oakland essential to these ends.
Lisa Berlanga
Regional Director, Orange County and San Diego Region
(619) 521-0914 x 503
lisab@charterassociation.org
Lisa provides an array of services for existing charter schools and advocates for charter developers who are interested in opening up new charter schools in Orange County and the San Diego region.
Gary Borden
Senior Vice President, Statewide Advocacy
(415) 613-4022
garyb@charterassociation.org
Taryn Carter
Deputy Director, ZOOM! Data Source
(310) 497-9546
tarync@charterassociation.org
Taryn guides the support and technology work of the ZOOM! Data Source program, CCSA's student achievement data program, and ensures that participating schools receive customized technological support and targeted professional development to enhance their data-driven culture.
Brenda Castañeda
Facilitator, School Development
(213) 244-1446 x 206
brendac@charterassociation.org
As School Development Facilitator, Brenda provides support in the implementation and management for the Association’s multi-tiered school development membership support programs.
Erica Castillo
Administrative Accounting Coordinator
(213) 244-1446 x 203
ericac@charterassociation.org
Erica verifies and processes accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts and provides customer support relating to billing and payment inquiries from the Association's vendors and members.
Myrna Castrejon
Senior Vice President, School Development and Support
(213) 244-1446 x 219
myrnac@charterassociation.org
Myrna leads the team that works directly in support of our developing and existing member schools to accelerate the growth of high quality charters across the state.
Tommy Chang
Los Angeles Regional Director of Policy & Advocacy
(213) 244-1446x 207
tommyc@charterassociation.org
Jennifer Chu
Manager, Insurance and Risk Management Services
(415) 356-1200 x 401
jenniferc@charterassociation.org
Jennifer manages enrollment and client servicing for CCSA-JPA programs for charter schools.
Tristan Clerihew
Data Technology Specialist
(213) 244-1446 x 214
tristanc@charterassociation.org
Tristan provides customized technological , ZOOM! Data Source support to schools in the Los Angeles, Bay Area and Sacramento Regions, assisting them in meaningful implementation of the ZOOM! program to enhance their data-driven culture.
Misti Cole
Manager, Health Insurance Benefits
(916) 448-0995 x 312
mistic@charterassociation.org
Misti manages the Employee Welfare Benefit Trust and provides support for all of the Association's insurance products businesses.
Bob Coontz
Chief Financial Officer
(213) 244-1446 x 204
bobc@charterassociation.org
In addition to leading staff responsible for core financial and accounting systems, financial planning, treasury, and operational technology, Bob leads the Association's business teams including insurance products, membership, financial services and conference.
Danny Corwin
Vice President, Development
(213) 244-1446 x 208
dannyc@charterassociation.org
Danny is responsible for securing financial support in the form of grants from private foundations, corporations and government agencies in order to sustain the programs and operations of the Association.
Chase Davenport
Vice President, School Development
(415) 356-1200 x 403
chased@charterassociation.org
Chase oversees program management for specialized programs that support new and early stage schools and supports strategy setting for continued growth of charter schools statewide.
Dennis Doyle
Senior Advisor, Authorizer Policy
(619) 884-7855
dennisd@charterassociation.org
Dennis works with members and Association staff to impact the policies of charter school authorizers. He is currently developing an Authorizers Toolkit for this purpose.
Nick Driver
Vice President, Northern California
(415) 356-1200 x 404
nickd@charterassociation.org
Nick provides an array of services for existing charter schools and supports charter developers who are interested in opening up new charter schools in the Bay Area and Northern California coastal regions.
KishaLynn Elliott
Regional Manager, Los Angeles
(213) 244-1446 x 246
kishalynn@charterassociation.org
KishaLynn is responsible for advocating on behalf of Los Angeles, Kern, Santa Barbara and Ventura County charter members with local authorizers, including schools districts and county offices of education, building charter-supportive relationships with local political officials, and for helping keep members informed on the opportunities and issues that impact their schools.
Paul Escala
Senior Advisor, Charter School Facilities
(213) 244-1446 x 247
paule@charterasssociation.org
Paul advocates on behalf of charter schools seeking to use or construction facilities with various entities such as school districts (ex. Proposition 39), public agencies and private organizations. Further, provides technical assistance to members on facility related matters, promotes new and improved pathways for facilities financing, and encourages policies increasing access to safe, equitable, long-term facilities for charter schools.
Kerry Flanagan
Chief of Staff
(858) 337-6117
kerryf@charterassociation.org
Meagan Fox
Director, Interactive Technology
(415) 356-1200 x 406
meaganf@charterassociation.org
Meagan manages the Association's online presence in order to provide valuable information and high quality service experiences to our members and other website visitors.
Alicia Gallegos Fambrini
Director, San Jose Charter Schools Consortium
(408) 375-2928
aliciag@charterassociation.org
Alicia facilitates the work of the Consortium where she brings together charter leaders who are focused on closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every student in San Jose has a seat at an excellent school. She supports the development of high-performing charters and works to engage community leaders in the charter movement in order to increase college success in low income San Jose communities.
Frank Gonzalez
School Turnarounds
(310) 867-5945
frankg@charterassociation.org
Frank is responsible for providing leadership and support to schools seeking to transform themselves from chronic low performance to high quality charter schools across the state. In his role he supports conversion strategies and organizing across the state, as well as ongoing high-level development work in Los Angeles.
Joe Harrington
Director, Financial Services
(415) 356-1200 x 410
joeh@charterassociation.org
Joe works directly the banking and investment community to attract and distribute capital in the form of loans to charter schools needing working capital or facilities support.
Willow Harrington
Director, Charter Launch/School Development
(415) 356-1200 x 412
willowh@charterassociation.org
Willow directs the Charter Launch program, a comprehensive developer support program that serves school teams statewide in partnership with UCLAEx.
Maria Heredia, Esq.
Senior Vice President, Legal Advocacy and General Counsel
(619) 704-0404
mariah@charterassociation.org
Maria oversees the Legal Team, provides general legal counsel to the Association and advises the Association in relation to legal strategies targeted to support the Association's statewide and regional advocacy efforts, the membership, the charter school community, and the Association's initiatives and strategic objectives.
Sharon Hicks
Executive Assistant
(916) 448-0995 x 305
sharonh@charterassociation.org
Sharon is the Executive Assistant to Jed Wallace and coordinates the work of the Association's Leadership Team.
Steven Holguin
Senior Manager, School Development - Orange County, Inland Empire and San Diego
(909) 319-5557
stevenh@charterassociation.org
Steven provides an array of services for existing charter schools and supports charter developers who are interested in opening up new charter schools in Orange County, the Inland Empire and San Diego.
Branché Jones
Vice President, Governmental Affairs
(916) 448-0995 x 304
branchej@charterassociation.org
Tracey Katz
Administrative Analyst
(213) 244-1446 x 222
traceyk@charterassociation.org
Tracey provides customized technological support to schools in the Fresno, Inland Empire and San Diego Regions, assisting them in meaningful implementation of the ZOOM! program to enhance their data-driven culture. Tracey also provides analytical support to CCSA's research division, the School Achievement Data team.
Laura Kerr
Regional Director, Northeastern Region
(916) 448-0995 x 306
laurak@charterassociation.org
Laura provides an array of services for existing charter schools and supports charter developers who are interested in opening up new charter schools in the Sacramento region, which includes Vacaville, Redding, Stockton, Grass Valley, Placerville, Chico, Elk Grove and all points in between.
Candice Lamarche
Senior Manager, Charter Employee Services
(415) 845-6017
candicel@charterassociation.org
Candice manages Charter Employee Services to ensure employees of the Association's member schools have access to high quality employee benefits at affordable rates.
Anne Lee, Esq.
Senior Legal Counsel
(213) 244-1446 x 230
annel@charterassociation.org
Anne advises the Association in relation to corporate, tax and general counsel matters. She also advises members of the Statewide and Regional Advocacy Teams providing legal strategies regarding charter school issues, disputes and opportunities. In addition, Anne manages the Association's programs connecting members with private charter school attorneys.
John Madrid
Regional Director, Fresno Region
(559) 241-7609
johnm@charterassociation.org
John provides an array of services for existing charter schools and supports charter developers who are interested in opening up new charter schools in the Fresno area.
Sara Mattingly
Director, Development
(213) 244-1446 x 234
saram@charterassociation.org
Sara sustains the Association's programs and operations by securing grant commitments to meet annual fundraising goals. Sara also ensures that grant reporting requirements are fulfilled.
Adam Miller
Vice President, Finance and Member Services
(415) 356-1200 x 414
admm@charterassociation.org
Adam leads the Association's membership and financial services teams to support their efforts in providing high quality products and services to schools.
Alice Miller
Director, Knowledge Management
(415) 356-1200 x 407
alicem@charterassociation.org
Alice provides charter school leaders with information and training on all charter school issues, including finance, board governance, petition writing, curriculum and facilities.
Colin Miller
Vice President, Policy
(916) 448-0995 x 303
colinm@charterassociation.org
Colin works to ensure charter schools have a favorable legislative, budget and regulatory environment at the state level through liaison with state agencies, boards and commissions and as a partner with our legislative advocates. Colin also works with Association staff and membership to interpret and implement legislative and regulatory actions of the state and to represent members concerns in Sacramento.
Dave Morris
Senior Regional Risk Manager
(714) 225-1557
davem@charterassociation.org
Dave is responsible for disseminating risk management programs and tools to ensure that schools adopt and implement risk management practices to minimize risk.
Danessa Murdock
Data Analyst
(213) 244-1446 x 221
danessam@charterassociation.org
Danessa performs research and analysis on student achievement in California's charter schools.
Jodie Newbery
Senior Manager, High Quality Charter Grant & Los Angeles School Development
(213) 244-1446 x 205
jodien@charterassociation.org
Jodie supports teams seeking to develop high-quality charter schools in Los Angeles, providing resources, technical support and assistance, and manages the High Quality Charter Grant on behalf of the Walton Family Foundation.
Jennifer Orlick
GIS Data Analyst
jennifero@charterassociation.org
Jennifer conducts Geographic Information Systems (GIS) regional mapping analyses to support CCSA initiatives and to assess student achievement in California's charter schools.
Carlyn Obringer
Manager, Technical Assistance
(415) 356-1200 x 416
carlyno@charterassociation.org
Carlyn provides technical assistance by responding to inquiries and by creating web-based resources for schools, the general public and Association members.
Samantha Brown Olivieri
Manager, Accountability
(415) 356-1200 x 413
samanthao@charterassociation.org
Samantha manages the analysis and communication of school achievement data with the aim of improving academic accountability and academic outcomes for California charter schools. A key component of her work is managing the implementation of the Similar Students Measure, a first-of-its-kind accountability model for charters at time of renewal.
Sandy Park
Director, School Networks and Support
(415) 356-1200 x 433
sandyp@charterassociation.org
Sandy supports new schools from the time they are authorized into their first three years.
Sean Peake, J.D.
Vice President, Insurance and Risk Management Services
(213) 244-1446 x 210
seanp@charterassociation.org
Sean leads the Association's insurance team to support their efforts in providing high quality and affordable insurance products and services to schools participating in the Association's insurance programs.
Gina Plate
Senior Advisor, Special Education
(619) 212-9918
ginap@charterassociation.org
Gina focuses on both state and SELPA-level policy issues and does in-depth work on special education with groups of charter schools.
Carolina Reyes
Coordinator, Administrative Services
(213) 244-1446 x 224
carolinar@charterassociation.org
Carolina provides administrative support for all regional offices.
Elizabeth Robitaille, Ed.D.
Vice President, School Achievement Data Team
(213) 244-1446 x 209
elizabethr@charterassociation.org
Elizabeth leads the team responsible for assessing the achievement of California charter schools, exploring key areas of strength and weakness for the charter school movement, and providing data analyses to support CCSA’s strategic initiatives.
Teresa Sale
Manager, Claims
(916) 448-0995 x 312
teresas@charterassociation.org
Teresa tracks and manages insurance claims in order to support the Association's insurance products group in servicing charter schools.
Jeff Sands
Senior Manager, School Development, Central Valley and North Eastern California
(559) 241-7601
jeffs@charterassociation.org
Jeff provides an array of services for existing charter schools and supports charter developers who are interested in opening up new charter schools in the Fresno area and Northeast California.
Alison Schoenbeck
(619) 521-0914 x 502
alisons@charterassociation.org
Alison manages the Association's legal databases and provides advocacy and litigation support to the team. She is responsible for public records requests, data procurement, review, synthesis and analysis. Alison also coordinates the Legal Team's publications, presentations and facilitates the Legal Advisory Committee's meetings.
Sabrina Skinner Lehmann
Director, ZOOM! Data Source
(415) 356-1200 x 202
sabrinas@charterassociation.org
Sabrina runs ZOOM! Data Source, CCSA's student achievement data program that provides charter schools with the technology tool, customized support, and targeted professional development to enhance their data-driven culture.
Ting L. Sun, Ph.D.
Vice President, Accountability
(916) 416-4828
tings@charterassociation.org
Ting leads the Association's initiatives related to charter school quality and accountability.
Brianna Swartz
Director, Membership Services
(415) 356-1200 x 405
briannas@charterassociation.org
Brianna develops systems and strategies to ensure the Association is providing the membership infrastructure and services to enroll, retain and support its members.
Aisha Toney, Ph.D.
Director, Research
(415) 356-1200 x 419
aishat@charterassociation.org
Aisha is the senior researcher who designs and carries out the Association's research and evaluative programs to ensure CCSA leads educational research efforts to fully understand California's charter movement's strengths, weaknesses and contributions to the field.
Peri Lynn Turnbull, APR
Senior Vice President, Communications
(619) 521-0914 x 510
perilynnt@charterassociation.org
Peri Lynn leads the team responsible for internal and external communications as well as media relations and online communications.
Julie Ashby Umansky, Esq.
VP of Legal Advocacy and Executive Director Charter Schools Legal Defense Fund
(619) 521-0914 x 501
julieu@charterassociation.org
Julie develops legal advocacy strategies to help resolve collective issues facing California charter schools. She also advises the Association on legal actions and court decisions impacting the California charter school movement. In addition, Julie manages the Association's Legal Services Loan Program funding charter school legal challenges to unfair and illegal district practices.
Cindy Uribe
Coordinator, Accounting
(213) 244-1446 x 231
cindyu@charterassociation.org
Cindy verifies and processes accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts and provides customer support relating to billing and payment inquiries from the Association's vendors and members.
Liliana Uribe
Manager, Accounting and Finance
(213) 244-1446 x 216
lilianau@charterassociation.org
Liliana manages Accounting and Finance staff responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, benefits, and preparing period end financial statements and reports.
Jed Wallace
President and Chief Executive Officer
(916) 448-0995 x 301
jed@charterassociation.org
Jed serves as the President and CEO of the California Charter Schools Association.
Vicky Waters
Director, Media Relations
(916) 448-0995 x 302
vickyw@charterassociation.org
Vicky is responsible for providing a link between the Association and regional, statewide, and nationwide media, drafting press-related material, proactively pitching stories, and answering reporter inquiries.
Music Watson
Director, Communications
(619) 521-0914 x 409
musciw@charterassociatino.org
Music is responsible for communicating with Association staff and members, and for helping members share their stories with their communities.
Cindy Wilkerson
Director, Risk Management
(916) 847-8474
cindyw@charterassociation.org
Cindy is responsible for implementing and assessing risk management strategies that support the Association's insurance products group in servicing charter schools.
Tanya Wolters
Manager, Government Affairs
(916) 448-0995 x 300
tanyaw@charterassociation.org
As the Manager of Governmental Affairs, Tanya works on the Association's statewide and federal advocacy efforts, and communicates and coordinates advocacy efforts with our members.
Rosaline Zylstra
Director, Statewide Advocacy
(213) 244-1446 x 218
rosalinez@charterassociation.org
Rosaline works to assess the efficacy and impact of Association programs and overall progress toward completion of the organization-wide strategic objectives.
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