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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 vital role in shaping the future of 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 Executive Director

Clay Mitchell

SkillsUSA California

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State Assistant Director

Loretta Cabuyadao

SkillsUSA California

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State Advisor

Tara Neilson

California Department of Education

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Industry Representatives

Transportation Technology & Education

Tracy Kilby

Chair
WyoTech

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​Education Administration

Don Black

Board Secretary

Western Electrical Contractors Association

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Engineering & Architecture

Curt Chan

Treasurer

Autodesk

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Manufacturing & Product Development 

Kathy Looman

Member

Gene Haas Foundation​

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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

Past Chair
Slawson Southeast Occupational Center

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​State HS Advisor of the Year

Lisa Gottfried

New Technology High School​

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State MS Advisor of the Year

Pedro Melendrez

Franklin High School

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State Officer Representative

Angelina Ramirez

Dominguez High School

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