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California Board of
Directors

Meet the Board

SkillsUSA California's board of directors, composed of experienced individuals from various industry sectors, is dedicated to our mission. Elected by fellow board members, they guide our organization, ensuring its stability and supporting our members. They play a pivotal role in shaping the future for both SkillsUSA California and the students we serve.

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Dedicated to the Mission

SkillsUSA California has been experiencing exponential growth, from 4,000 to over 55,000 members within the last decade! We serve students in all CTE programs at middle school, high school, and college postsecondary levels. We are proud to have a team of highly qualified business/industry professionals and educators passionate about the next generation of California's workforce serving on our Board of Directors. 

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Organization Representatives

State Director

Clay Mitchell

Staff

SkillsUSA California

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State Assistant Director

Loretta Cabuyadao

Staff

SkillsUSA California

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State Advisor

Tara Neilson

Staff

California Department of Education

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Industry Representatives

Engineering & Architecture

John Peros

Past Chair

Autodesk

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Education Administration

Don Black

Board Secretary

Western Electrical Contractors Association

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Transportation Technology & Education

Tracy Kilby

Vice-Chair
WyoTech

 

Manufacturing & Product Development 

Kathy Looman

Member

Gene Haas Foundation​

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Transportation

Maylan Newton

Member

esiseminars.com

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Building Trades and Construction

Desiree Ashmun

Member
Swinerton

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Electrical Construction 

Leslie Schlaegel

Member
Royal Electric

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Education Representatives

Member-at-Large/Education

David Earhart

Chair
Slawson Southeast Occupational Center

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Member-at-Large/Education

Erin Hodson

Member
Kern High Regional Occupational Center

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State Advisor of the Year

Jennifer Hunt

Member

Granite Hills High School​

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State Officer Representative

Cameron Sladek

Academy of Careers and Exploration

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