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1. Walter Gavidia

2. Superpower: Motivating, Encouraging

3. Compass Point: Northeast

4. Hacienda Heights

5. Leadership Journey

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1. Everardo Magana Protege Cohort 22

2. Leadership Superpower: Humility

3. Compass Point: North

4. Santa Paula-Ventura County

5. Elevando Voces

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1. Veronica Estrada

2. Superpower: Compassion

3. Compass Point: South

4. Born and raised in Hayward CA.

5. Book Name: A Latina's Journey of Strenght and Spirit.

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1. Albert Maldonado (P) Cohort #22

2. Superpower: Life Long Learner

3. Compass: West

4. Born in Xela, Guatemala; Raised in Santa Ana; Reside in Roseville, CA

5. Keeping Us Engaged: Student Perspectives (and Research Based Strategies) on What Works and Why (2nd Ed) Student Contributor -Autoethnography

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1. Dr. Samuel Perla

2. Superpower: Able to bring out the best in people and connect.

3. Compass Point: North

4. Raised in Santa Ana, Ca and reside in Anaheim Hills, Ca

5. "Rooted in Resilience: The Making of a Growth-Minded Leader"

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1. Bernardo Varela #22

2. Understanding and passionate

3. Compass point North west-ish

4. Desde Zacatecas because of my parents and born and raised in the Bay Area

5. Why not me?

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1. Michael Lozano (M) Cohort #22

2. Superpower: Empowering Others

3. Compass Point: East - Big Picture First

4. Raised in Inland Empire, now in San Jose, CA, soon to be a resident of Temecula, CA

5. Beyond the Bell: Transformative Leadership in Education

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2. Superpower: Compassionate, Kind and Dedicated to helping others

3. Compass Point: True North

4. Born in LA, raised in the Central Valley, CA

5. Rooted in Resilience: Leadership Lessons from a Migrant Latina (y las mujeres en su vida)

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Superpower: Passionately Proactive

Compass Points: South/West

Home: Raised in Brawley, CA, Live in Whittier, Work in Bellflower

The title of the book I will write about leadership: From Impacting one to Impacting the System

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CALSA Mentor - Cohort 22 - Board Member for San Diego CALSA Chapter

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CALSA Mentor - Cohort 22 - Board Member for San Diego CALSA Chapter

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1. Dr. Elias Vargas

2. Superpower: Uplifting Others

3. Compass Point: Northeast All Day

4. Born in Albuquerque, NM, spent most of educational career in southeast Los Angeles and Long Beach. I am now living and working in San Diego.

5. Book Name: E to the Fourth ~ Education, Economics, Empowerment, and Equity!

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1. Dr. David Vujovich (P) Cohort 22

2. Superpower: Dynamic with a Passion for Life

3. Compass Point: Northeastern

4. From Sacramento. Living in Sacramento. Learning and Serving in Lodi.

5. Book Name: Leadership from the Ground Up!

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1. Elodia Ortega-Lampkin, Cohort 22

2. Superpower: Authentic

3. North/East

4. Woodland, CA

5. Adventures of a Superintendent: The Real Deal

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Julianna Stocking, Superintendent Cohort 22

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Julianna Stocking, Superintendent Cohort 22

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Superpower: Passionate leader!

Compass Point: East with heart and North by action!

Home: Turlock

District: Merced City

The Corazon of Leadership

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CALSA COHORT 22 Mentor                                      Delia S. Gómez      

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CALSA COHORT 22 Mentor                                      Delia S. Gómez      

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1. Delia S. Gómez- Cohort 22

2. Superpower- Collaborative, Community, Enthusiastic, Optimistic

3. Compass Point- South

4. Raised in the Central Valley; now a resident of Hollister, Ca; part of the Monterey Peninsula USD team

5. Cultivating Corazón

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1. Christina Mendoza, Cohort 22. Alisal Union School Distrct - Assistant Principal

2. Leadership Superpower: Authentic Connection and Advocacy

3. North Compass Point

4. Born, Raised, and Thriving in Salinas, CA

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2. Inspiring

3. North

4. Raised in Bay Area. Live in Santa Cruz County

5. Empowering Educational Leaders

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Maria Cortez (P), Elementary Principal

Superpower: Listening Deeply and leading with Empathy

Compass Point: South

Raised in the San Fernando Valley (Pacoima) and currently live in Corona, CA

Book: Leading with Heart: The Power of Empathy and Connection

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CALSA Cohort #22 Protegé Assistant Principal, Bellflower Unified School District

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CALSA Cohort #22 Protegé Assistant Principal, Bellflower Unified School District

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Cati Acevedo-Torres (P) Cohort #22

My superpower is building relationships that are rooted on trust and empathy.

Compass Point: North with hint of West

Born and raised in the City of Angels--Los Angeles, currently reside in Bellflower, CA

Book Name: Leaders who serve!

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CALSA Cohort #22, Mentor; Retired Superintendent: Oak Grove School District

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CALSA Cohort #22, Mentor; Retired Superintendent: Oak Grove School District

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1. Jose L. Manzo (M), Cohort 22

2. Asset Builder; Capacity Builder: Together we accomplish more

3. West

4. Grew up in Gridley; Chico; San Jose; Currently in Gilroy

5. Under Construction: Continual work to empower our youth and educators

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1. Julio Castro, Cohort #22

2. Calm under Stressful Situations at Work, Reliable

3. West

4. Born in Salinas, CA, raised here as well as in Acambaro, Guanajuato, as a migrant student

5. Not A Ride or die? Have questions? Life as a West Compass Point

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1. Amanda Corridan - Cohort 22

2. Superpower: able to manage many spinning plates at once.

3. Compass Point: NE

4. Raised in Riverside , Ca where I currently reside

5. Steel Armor: Open Heart

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1.     Dr. Brenda García Castro, Cohort #22

2.     Superpower: Fostering Community

3.     Compass Point: Southwest

4.     Born in Sinaloa, Mexico, Raised in Huntington Park, Reside in Montebello, Ca

5.     Book Name: Nuestras Raices para el Futuro

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1. Ana DeGenna

2. Organizational Change

3. East

4. Born in Ecuador, raised in Oxnard

5. Making a difference

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1. Rafael L. Balderas

2. Superpower: Over Serve the Underserved

3. My Compass Point: North/West

4. Raised in Downey CA and now reside in Pasadena CA

5. Book to be Written: The "Fremont" Experience

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1. Elizabeth Cortez-Menendez

Cohort #22

2. Driven and Inclusive

3. Compass Point: WEST

4. Raised in Yuba City, California work in Woodland, California

5. Leaving The Door Open: Leading, Lifting and Lighting the Way Together.

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1. Name and cohort number as a header, then a professional headshot (see example)

2. Leadership Superpower:

3. Compass Point (North, East, South, West)

4. Home:

5. The title of the book I will write about leadership:

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Dr. Sabrina Silverman-Fernandez, 22(M), 18(P)

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1. Sabrina Silverman-Fernandez, Cohort 22

2. Superpower: Direct communicator who analyzes all possibilities before action

3. Compass Point: North

4. Raised in Bay Area, went to USC for college, returned back home and been here ever since

5. book name: the Chigona leader

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2. Intuition

3. West

4. Grew up in Orange County, CA, have lived in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Monterey, Mendocino

5. Humanity is Resourceful

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Dr. Pablo Sanchez My SUperpower is bringing people together for a common cause.  My COmpass point is North (Lets GOOOOO). Raised in Costa Rica until 11 years old, the immigrated to Riverside CA.  The Change Leader - Michael Fullan

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Leadership Superpower:

Adaptable and efficient.

Compass Point: West. North if it's urgent.

Home: Hollister, CA. I serve South Monterey County.

The title of the book I will write about leadership: You're doing great, mija.

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Dr. Monica Luther Cohort 20 (P) Cohort 22 (M)

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Dr. Monica Luther Cohort 20 (P) Cohort 22 (M)

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Dr. Monica Luther, Principal OUSD

2. Superpower: Communication and Clarity

3. Compass Point: NORTH

4. Raised and live in La Mirada, but work in Orange County

5. Ambitious Learning for Leaders

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Leadership Superpower: Calm presence

Compass Point: South

Raised in Strathmore, Ca

Trauma-Responsive Leadership: The Inner Work We Do to Thrive!

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1. Dr. Diana Uribe, 22

2. Superpower: Courageous

3. Compass Point: East

4. Raised in CA - Bell, Huntington Park, now reside in Redlands, CA

5. Detours to Destiny: How one Latina Found Her Way to Success

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Cohort 7 Protege; Mentor Cohort 18, 20, 22

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Cohort 7 Protege; Mentor Cohort 18, 20, 22

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1. Collaborative, Encouraging, Inspiring

2. South

3. Chilango, raised in South Central L.A., worked in L.A., Orange, Riverside, Monterey, and Contra Costa counties

4. Leadership is about building professional relationships

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Mentoring COHORTS 21-22 MENTORING KICK OFF @ SI 2025

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1. Marisol Pio-Oros-#22

2. Superpower: Compassionate and Understanding

3. Compass Point: South

4. Born and raised in Salinas, Ca

5. Lessons from the Principal's Chair: Courage, Conflict and Change.

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Sonia Rodarte Llamas, Ed.D., LCSW, Region 6 Director, OC CALSA President, Cohort 22 

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Sonia Rodarte Llamas, Ed.D., LCSW, Region 6 Director, OC CALSA President, Cohort 22 

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1. Leadership Superpower: Driven by Purpose, everything is possible

2. Compasspoint: South with Northstar

3. Born and Raised in ELA/ Monterey Park, CA living in Anaheim Hills-OC

4. Book Name: Leaving a Legacy of Change

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Superpower: Creating Safe Spaces

Compass Point: East

Born in Lima, Peru

Living in Mission Viejo

Book Name: Trust and Inspire Leadership

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CALSA Mentor Extraordinaire, Unabashed Norteno

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CALSA Mentor Extraordinaire, Unabashed Norteno

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1. Diego R. Ochoa, Cohort 22

2. Everything. I believe I am good at all things.

3. Norte

4. Home: Sacramento, y que?

5. You don't know my style of leadership unless you slept in a living room with your siblings.

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My superpower is to see things very analytically and also provide empathetic leadership.

Compass: West

Raised in South El Monte, CA, moved to Bay Area for college UC Berkeley and professional career, Go Bears! Now a resident of Napa, CA

From Resilience to Restructuring: The story of how to turn around a district with passion, compassion, and vision.

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1. Rochelle Espitia (P) Cohort #22

2. Superpower: Empowering my school community

3. Compasspoint: North with a Southern Flair

4. Born and raised in the Bay Area. Living in San Jose.

5. Book Name: Raising Voices, Building Futures

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Superpower: Passionate

Compass Point: South

Raised in Los Angeles County, Pacioma, CA, now a resident of Palmdale, CA

Leading with Heart: Restoring Family Faith in the Power of Education

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Latino Leadership Principles Dr. Juana Bordas

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Latino Leadership Principles Dr. Juana Bordas

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I am a principal in the Brea Olinda Unified School District.

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I work at Monrovia Unified School District as the Executive Director of Special Education.

I live in Valinda, CA

I am an empathetic, supportive, yet decisive leader.

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Rafael Gaeta - Sunland- Garvey School District

Servant- Advocate - Transparent

Protégée- Moe De La Mora

Be a resource to Moe as he leads his new school.

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I work at the National Center on Education and the Economy.

I was born and raised and call Santa Ana home.

I am reflective, authentic, and passionate.

My protege is (future Dra.) Jessica Artiaga.

Goals - 1.) to create an authentic and meaningful connection and relationship with my protege. 2.) foster an environment for my protege to see herself in her brilliance and possibility of impact.

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I live in Riverside, Ca. and am the Superintendent of the Bassett Unified School District.

The three words that describe my leadership are: Supportive, Understanding, and compassionate.

My protege is Michael Santiago.

My goals for the mentoring journey is to: 1) Be a support system for my protege in his journey as a future CBO. 2) Become a resource for others as we network across the cohort.

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I work at ABC Unified in Norwalk, CA (Serve as the District Equity Officer). I live in Carson, CA. My strength virtues include: Service, Compassion, Dedication, and Empathy.

My goals for the Mentoring Program include: 1) Supporting ny protegee through all aspects of her leadership journey; 2) Creating an inclusive and caring environment for our CALSA familia; 3) Learning WITH and from my mentorship familia; 4) Sharpening my saw through connections, personal and professional growth.

"Entre montes, monte soy"

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Inglewood Unified School District, Inglewood CA

I live in Santa Ana, CA

I am tenacious, strategic, and compassionate.

My protege is Dr. Rebecca Pianta

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I work in Salinas City Elementary School District. I live in La Habra, CA (home). I am a life-long learner who is passionate about equity and opportunities to learn. I lead with vision, support and through building relationships.

My protege is Dr. Adriana Gonzalez

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I work in Salinas City Elementary School District. I live in La Habra, CA (home). I am a life-long learner who is passionate about equity and opportunities to learn. I lead with a vision, I am inclusive and I enjoy building relationships. My protege is Dr. Adriana Gonzalez

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Maria Christina Fernandez (Christina is my preference)

Oxnard, Ca

Elm Street Elementary/ Oxnard School District

Organized, Honest, Go-getter

Marcela

I want to continue learning and growing professionally.

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My name is Douglas Meza

I live in Montebello, CA

I work for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

I am committed to service, passionate, and committed to capacity building

My protege is Jackeline Tapia

My goal for the mentoring program is to learn from each other and be supportive

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Home: Highland, CA (Inland Empire)

Serving: Ontario-Montclair School District, Proud Principal of Mariposa Elementary

Servant Leader - Healer - Equity Warrior

Protege: Victor de los Santos

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I live in the City of Rancho Cucamonga and I have the pleasure of serving as the Executive Director of the School of Education at Riverside County Office of Education.

Three words that describe my leadership are: transformational, collaborative and corazon. My protoge is April Leon and the three goals that I hope to accomplish are 1) first and foremost to build a relationship with April 2) learn about her professional goals 3) forge a path together to help her get there.

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I work at the Los Angeles County Office of Education in Downey, CA. I live in San Dimas, CA (my home is Azusa, CA). My values are love, courage, and community, and I work diligently to be an anti-racist leader. My protege is (future Dr.) Aldo Velasco.

The goals I hope to accomplish are: 1) to provide my support and care as Aldo navigates various spaces and circumstances, 2) to ensure that Aldo's identity, passion, and priorities remain at the forefront of his short- and long-term goals, and 3) to be in community with him and CALSA.

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Currently a Middle School Principal (11 th yr completed) I Live in Orange but was born and raised in Santana (One word). My Protege is Mr. Joel Rubio. My Goal is to be the person I needed when I began my Admin Journey. I want to be his number-one Cheerleader, confidant, thought partner, and hermano. 

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I work as a TK-5th grade principal at a Dual Immersion school in the Hacienda La Puente School District.

I live in La Habra, CA with my three young boys (ages 9, 7 and 5). I am a baseball and soccer mom and always put my own kiddos first.

I love to hike, go camping, bake and read.

My protégé is Maricecy Hernandez.

My goals for the mentoring journey are to 1) Support my protégé by being a trusted friend and a good listener.

2) Encourage my protégé to take risks if it is in her best interest

3) Build her and I both up by sharing networking and PD opportunities.

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Ms. Norma E. Martinez

Born in Mexico, Grew up in Anaheim, Work in Buena Park/Anaheim/La Palma & Live in Brea - CA

Serve as the proud Superintendent of the award-winning Centralia Elementary School District

3 words: Student-Centered, Community-Oriented, Success-Driven

My protege is Jessica Salcedo

1-2 Goals: to be of support; to make a difference

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Hi! My name is Rosa Isiah and I currently serve as the Assistant Superintendent of Education Services in the great Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. I am beginning my 31st year in Education.

My passions include Leadership, Equity and Social Justice, Women in Leadership, and Multilingual Education.

Three words that describe my leadership are: Passionate, Actionable, Dedicated.

I look forward to this journey of sharing, exploring, and learning together with my protégé, Dr. Selena Barajas-Ledesma.

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I serve as the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services at the Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District. I live in Walnut Creek, CA, Central Valley, is my home :) As a soon to be Cohort 19 Graduate I am so proud to serve as a Mentor this year. My Protege is Diana Garcia. My Goal is to carry forward the spirit of mentorship that I have so greatly benefitted from throughout my journey in this program.

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I work at Lynwood Unified School District and live in Pasadena, CA. I am compassionate, innovative, and love learning. I'll be working with Julian Rodriguez and I hope to serve as a resource and be available as a friend and mentor.

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Born and raised in San Diego, I worked in business before moving to the IE for education approx. 19 years ago. I am an advocate for equity, fairness and love. 

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CALSA protege cohort 17, Mentor cohort 19, 21

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I am the proud Superintendent of the Cutler-Orosi Schools and mother of three. I am an energetic, passionate, tenacious leader who believes in the power of the human spirit and the impact education can make in all people from all walks of life.

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I work at Ladera Palma Dual Immersion Academy in La Habra City School District as a principal. I live in Whittier. Three words to describe my leadership is supportive, visionary, inclusive

My mentor is Dr. Maria Elena Plaza.

One of my goals in this program is to learn more about myself to be able to guide my next career steps more effectively.

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Michael Santiago

Long Beach, Ca

LA County Office of Ed

North, collaboration, community

My mentor is Alejandro Alvarez

Develop a better understanding of the students we serve and learn how to better support my community

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I live in the city of Orange and work in Orange Unified since 1994. I am currently Executive Director of Elementary Ed. 3 words-dedicated, supportive and caring. My Mentor is Angela Baxter Elizondo. A goal for me on this journey is to look into myself to bring out the best I can be as a leader for our students.

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I call "home" San Francisco but also So Cal and Mexico.

I work for the San Mateo-Foster City School District

I'm determined, goal oriented and empathetic

My mentor is Dr. Itoco

My goals for the mentoring journey are 1) improve my leadership skills 2) gain connections and networks to like-minded people

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Moises (Moe) De La Mora

Roots in Santa Ana, but live in Placentia, Ca

Santa Ana Unified School District

Fair , Listener, Do-'er

Mentor: Rafael Gaeta

Goal 1: Get insight on problems of practice

Goal 2: Build lifelong professional relationships

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I am a California native, have lived in Eastvale (border of Riverside and San Bernardino County) since 2010. I am the principal at De Anza Middle School in the Ontario-Montclair School District - just finished year 8! My mentor is Velma V., looking forward to connecting with her soon! I am a visionary, equity-focused, servant leader. My goals are to build a network and to grow through this process.

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I work at RSM Intermediate in SVUSD. My goal is to develop and learn from alike minded indivuduals who have paved the way before me. Learn from the community that has been through it and alway improve/learn from those before us. My mentor is Cesar Flores and I can't wait to connect and learn from him.

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Fernando Grimaldo

Newport Beach

Heriberto Angel

…..gotta go!

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I live in beautiful Goleta, CA

Santa Barbara Unified SD

I am passionate, encouraging, thoughtful

My mentor is Dr. Andres Duran

My goals are to continue to develop as a school leader and continue to become a change agent

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Principal at Newhall Elementary in the Newhall School District.

I live in Santa Clarita, CA.

My mentor is Dr. Douglas Meza.

I am creative, see the BIG picture, and collaborative.

My wish for the mentoring program is to gain clarity on my leadership journey.

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I work in Santa Ana Unified School District in Santa Ana. I live in Orange County. I am compassionate, a visionary, and strategic leader. My Mentor is Jessica Ochoa. My goals for the mentionship program is to learn from my mentor, and grow as a leader.

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My name is Jessica Artiga. I live in Rialto, CA and work for the Rialto Unified School District where I attended school as a child.

I am empathetic, focused and ethical. My mentor is Dr. Susie Lopez-Guerra, Ed.D. My goals for the mentoring program are 1. to

learn more about myself as a leader and 2. learn how to support the community that I grew up in.

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Suleyma Moss

Pittsburg (Northern CA)

Mt.Diablo High School, Mt.Diablo Unified School District

Leadership: servant, empowerment, community

My mentor is Dr.Maria Poulin

Goals: learn & grow from other amazing leaders, strengthening reflective practice

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I am the Multilingual Program Specialist for the La Habra City School District and I live in Brea.

I am dedicated, thoughtful, and an ally.

My mentor is Blain Watson.

My goals are to enhance my leadership skills and to learn from this diverse group of leaders.

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I work at SAUSD and Santa Ana is my home!

I am proactive, inclusive and flexible.

My mentor is Marcie Chavez.

My goals for the mentoring journey are:

1)To step outside of my comfort zone

2)Explore and identify additional strengths

3)Focus on my personal development as an administrator.

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I live in Covina, CA. (home is South Gate, CA)

I work for the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

Compassionate, advocate and persistent.

My mentor is Dr. Rosa Isiah

My goals are to strengthen my vision and clarity about where I would like to be in 10 years. Meet other leaders that I can learn from

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I live in Hacienda Heights (Cuernavaca is "home")

I work at LACOE in Downey CA

My leadership style: I am reliable, dedicated, and not afraid to disrupting systems of oppression.

My mentor is Margarita Amador

My goal for the mentoring program is to learn from my mentor to better support the communities I serve.

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I am the Deputy Director of Special Education for Ventura USD in the city of Ventura. I live in Oxnard, CA (South El Monte is "home")

I am an Includer, Restorative, and a Learner.

My mentor is Socorro Shiels.

My goals for the mentoring program are 1) to connect with other educational leaders to continue strengthening my leadership skills, 2) to network and build meaningful connections with mentors, peers, and other professionals in the field of education

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Currently reside in Chula Vista, originally from Boyle Heights. Work for Lakeside Union School District where I serve as Student Support Services Director. I am described as an innovator and connector. My hope as a CALSA Protégé is to nurture new professional connections, co-author a publication, brush up on interviewing skills, advance to a new educational leadership role while sustaining current professional work in higher education. My mentor is (future Dra.) Alma Ulloa. I look forward to our journey together!

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I reside in Chino and commute to work each day in West Covina. I serve as a site principal in Covina-Valley Unified School District and will soon be making a transition over to Bonita Unified School District for the upcoming school year. I am caring, relentless, and curious to learn all that I can to be the best servant leader possible.

My mentor is Dr. Ursela Estrada-Reveles and I am hoping to build a strong relationship with her and learn all that I can. I would love to explore and really narrow down what my next professional step will be and also take on a higher education role to serve new and aspiring teachers and administrators.

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Hello!  I am Dr. Diana Vides.  I live in my hometown of Orosi, Ca.  I have the honor of serving in the district where I grew up as a principal in Cutler Orosi Joint Unified School District.  I am kind, empathetic and courageous.  My mentor is Dr. Lori Gonzalez and I look forward to learning from her wisdom as I find new and exciting ways to serve the students that have no voice.

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My name is Aldo Velasco. I live in Riverside, CA, and I work for Rialto Unified. I am caring and supportive. My mentor is Marco Antonio Ibarra. My goal is to learn how to be a better leader and to strengthen my practice.

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I work in Desert Sands Unified School District located in La Quinta, California as LCAP Coordinator. I am originally from San Diego. Three words that describe my leadership are visionary, creative, and collaborative. My mentor is Dr. Antoinette Gutierrez. My goals for this mentoring journey are to continue to develop my skillset as a district leader and to gain insight from my mentor and my cohort group.

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My name is Julian Rodriguez. I live in Walnut and commute to Torrance where I serve as the superintendent at Southern California Regional Occupational Center (SoCal ROC). I am enthusiastic and energetic. My mentor is Dr. Gudiel Crosthwaite. My goal is to gain a better understanding of myself as a leader so that I can serve my community to the best of my ability.

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My name is Xiutleth Santibañez. I call Lancaster, CA home. I get to serve in Palmdale School District at Palmdale Academy Charter School. I am a lifelong learner, inquisitive and an avid bike rider. I have the pleasure of learning from my mentor, Eric Barrientos. I hope to learn as much as I can from Barrientos, and develop my skills as an administrator.

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"Lo que no me mata, me alimenta" - Frida

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My name is Marcela.

I live in Pico Rivera and Bell Gardens is home.

I currently serve as a secondary (6-12) Assistant Principal in Pasadena Unified.

I am an ethical, equitable, and collaborative leader.

My mentor is the fabulous Christina Fernandez.

My goals for the mentorship journey are to build lasting relationships with my cohort and mentor, strengthen existing systems and practices at my new school site and continue learning so that I can improve my practice and better support others.

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Hello I am Andrea Valdez. I live in Fresno, California. I am currently the principal for an elementary school in Fresno Unified, a school district where graduated from. I am honored to be serving my community. I am outgoing, goal-oriented, and determined individual. My mentor is Yolanda Valdez. My goal from my CALSA journey is to build my leadership skills, network, and learn from different individuals on how to best support my community.