Chief Executive Officer
CurrentThe Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation works as a trusted partner with state education leaders and organizations to create, resource, and implement solutions that result in a strong and valued public education system that serves every student in California. Key programs include the California STEAM Symposium, the California Labor Management Initiative, and the California Teacher Residency Lab. The Foundation also serves as the fiscal manager for philanthropic funding for the California Department of Education.The Foundation is anchored by a small professional staff, a highly engaged Board of Directors, and a complement of skilled and effective consultants. Since its inception in 2011, the Foundation has forged strong partnerships with the California Department of Education - its closest collaborator, state education associations, educational institutions, foundations, corporations, non-profits, and a network of individuals and education coalition members across the state who share a commitment to public education and California’s students.