Advisors
2023 Advisor Of The Year
SkillsUSA California Regional Advisors of the Year – For a chapter advisor to be eligible to be recognized as an Advisor of the Year, the local chapter must achieve Chapter Excellence Program Level Two recognition during the current school year. These individuals will receive recognition from our state association and be interviewed by a panel of SkillsUSA California Board members to determine the SkillsUSA California State Advisor of the Year.
California High School Advisor of the Year
​Monica Perez
Coachella Valley High School
2023 Regional Advisors of the Year
Region 1
Derek Corsino
Healdsburg High School
Region 2
Walter Suazo
Kern High ROC
Region 3
Darius Clarke
Stride Career Prep @ CAVA​
Region 4
Livia Castro
Vista Del Lago High School
Region 5
Rachael Navarrete
Cesar Chavez High School
Region 6
Monica Perez
Coachella Valley High School
To be nominated for the advisor of the year, the teacher:
Must be registered as a SkillsUSA California Advisor
Must have completed Chapter of Excellence Level Two.
Must have served for at least two years as a SkillsUSA California advisor.
To be named state advisor of the year, the advisor:
Must be awarded regional advisor of the year.
Be interviewed by a panel at the state conference.