Our Mission: The Association of California School Administrators is the driving force for an equitable, world-class education system, and the development and support of inspired educational leaders who meet the diverse needs of all California students.

The Association of California School Administrators is the largest umbrella organization for school leaders in the United States, serving more than 17,000 California educators.

ACSA’s top priority is advocating for public school students in kindergarten through grade 12, as well as adult learners. Our mission is to be the driving force of education in California and beyond.

Administrators in California had long talked of forming an umbrella organization that encompassed their varied professional functions. Formed in July, 1971, ACSA became the first operative united administrator organization in the nation.

Since ACSA’s inception, administrator associations in 39 states have moved toward some form of consolidated or umbrella organization. ACSA is the only association in the nation that encompasses the broad spectrum of the management/leadership team.

ACSA serves administrators in 19 regions throughout California, each made up of local charters.

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President
Linda Kaminski
Superintendent, Azusa USD, R-15

President-Elect
Ron Williams
Superintendent, Victor Valley UHSD, R-12

Vice President
Charlie Hoffman
Shasta Trinity ROP/Bella Vista ESD, R-1

Vice President for Legislative Action
Barbara Martinez
Principal, Pacific Grove Adult Education, Pacific Grove USD, R-10

Past President
Holly Edds
Assistant Supt, Ed. Services, Orcutt UESD, R-13

• Jim Cloney
  Superintendent, Shasta UHSD, R-1

• Stephanie Groat
  Principal, Maidu Elementary School, Eureka Union SD, R-2

• Daniel Hernandez
  Principal, Sacramento CUSD, R-3

• Timothy Gill
  Director, Student Support Serv., Kelseyville USD, R-4

• Jay Spaulding
  Assistant Supt., H.R., South San Francisco USD, R-5

• Parvin Ahmadi
  Superintendent, Castro Valley USD, R-6

• David Garcia
  Superintendent, Empire Union SD, R-7

• Juan Cruz
  Superintendent, Franklin-McKinley SD, R-8

• Robert Frausto
  Superintendent, Kerman USD, R-9

• Shawn Tennenbaum
  Superintendent, San Benito USD, R-10

• Blanca G. Cavazos
  Superintendent, Taft UHSD, R-11

• Ted Alejandre
  Superintendent, San Bernardino Co. Supt. of Schools, R-12

• John Calandro
  Principal, San Luis Coastal USD, R-13

• Victor C. Thompson
  Director, Student Support Services, Los Angeles COE, R-14

• Maria Thompson
  Principal, Charter Oak USD, R-15

• Juan Flecha
  School Support Administrator, AALA President, LAUSD, R-16

• Rafael Plascencia
  Principal, Marjorie Veeh Elementary, Tustin USD, R-17

• Joe Austin
  Career Education Specialist, Poway USD, R-18

• Michael R. McCormick
  Superintendent, Val Verde USD, R-19

• Shelton Yip
  Retired, R-3

• Daryl Camp
  Superintendent, San Lorenzo USD, R-6

• Lisa Ketchum
  Manager, Workforce Services, Santa Clara COE., R-8

• Derrick Chau
  Senior Executive Director, P-12 Inst., Los Angeles USD, R-16

Executive Department

• Lori Allred, Executive Associate
• Suzanne Caffrey, Executive Associate
• Adelita Dizdarevic, Governance Assistant
• Leslie McMenamy, Human Resources Manager
• Dr. John Roach, NASS Executive Director
• Dr. Wesley Smith, ACSA Executive Director
• Scarlett Vanyi, Chief Operations Officer
• Vacant, General Services Clerk

Marketing and Communications

• Emily Agpoon, Communications Coordinator
• Naj Alikhan, Senior Director, Communications
• Michelle Carl, Editorial Content Specialist
• Tatia Davenport, Senior Director, Marketing
• Michael Kelly, Communications Specialist
• Stephen Long, Design and Organizational Brand Coordinator
• David Loyola, Senior Marketing Data Analyst
• Celisse Mueller, Partner and Sponsor Specialist
• Tracy Olmedo, Communications Associate
• Darcy Totten, Communications Content Specialist
• Vacant, Writer

Educational Services

• Margaret Arthofer, Senior Director, Educational Services
• Danelle Bowron, Educational Services Coordinator
• Jeannette Carpenter, Educational Services Assistant
• Elaine Cervantez, Administrative Assistant
• Christina Cruz, Educational Services Assistant
• Michael Dawson, Senior Administrative Clerk
• Mary Gomes, Educational Services Executive
• Marianne Magalona, Administrative Assistant
• Rhonda Morgan, Educational Services Associate II
• Kimberly Rhoden, Educational Services Assistant
• Tracy Robinson, Educational Services Executive
• Joan Ruzic, Senior Administrative Clerk

Equity and Diversity

Financial Services

• Summer Deng, Accounts Payable Clerk
• Mandy Feng, Accounting Operations Manager
• Erin Grogan, Financial Services Consultant
• Alvin Maharaj, Junior Accountant
• Vacant, Accounting Operations Manager
• Rani Singh, Controller
• Maggie Toval, Accounts Receivable Clerk
• Terry Wu, Accounts Payable

Governmental Relations (Federal)

• Jason Henderson, Legislative Analyst
• Adonai Mack, Senior Director, Federal Government Relations

Information Technology

• Tony Baldwin, Senior Director, Information Technology
• Chris Booth, Support Specialist
• Cedric Burgess, Network Administrator
• Josh Peterson, Web Manager
• Arnaldo Rivera, Association Management System Manager

Governmental Relations (State)

• Martha Alvarez, Legislative Advocate
• Iván Carrillo, Legislative Advocate
• Cathy McBride, Legislative Advocate
• Vacant, Political Affairs and Advocacy Strategist
• Laura Preston, Legislative Advocate
• Kristy Tchamourian, Legislative Assistant
• Kristy Tinsley, Legislative Assistant
• Edgar Zazueta, Senior Director, State Governmental Relations

Member Services

• Carlota Cabrera, Member Relations Supervisor
• Margarita Cuizon-Armelino, Senior Director, Member Services and Support
• Joanne Godfrey, Office Manager and Legal Team Support
• Stephanie Llamas, Member Relations Specialist, Serving members P-Z
• Cynthia Peralta-Melendez, Member Relations Specialist, Serving members H-O
• Janis Rawlins, Membership Exhibits Coordinator
• Simon Wong, Member Services Specialist, Serving members A-G
• Marc Ecker, Mentor Program Director (Field)

Member Assistance & Legal Support Team

• John Almond, Member Assistance Advocate
• Sharon Dezutti, Member Assistance Advocate
• Joe Jones, Member Assistance Advocate
• Janet Morey, Member Assistance Advocate
• Gary Rutherford, Member Assistance Advocate
• Bill Tschida, Member Assistance Advocate
• Lloyd Wamhof, Department Support

Membership Recruitment Team

• Debbie Burke, Member Recruiter, Region 18
• Lillie Campbell, Membership Recruiter, Region 3
• Michael Dennis, Membership Recruiter, Region 14
• Penny Fraumeni, Membership Recruiter, Region 15
• Sherman Garnett, Membership Recruiter, Region 12
• Tom Giampietro, Membership Recruiter, Region 11
• Ann Kilty, Membership Recruiter, Region 10
• Pat Lasarte, Membership Recruiter, Region 19
• Bob Lee, Membership Recruiter, Region 7
• Charlene Lemons-Shivers, Membership Recruiter, Region 16
• Vacant, Membership Recruiter, Region 4
• Felton Owens, Membership Recruiter, Region 5
• Alice Petrossian, Membership Recruiter, Region 13
• Anne Welsh-Treglia, Membership Recruiter, Region 17