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.

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.

Organization Representatives
State Executive Director
SkillsUSA California
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State Assistant Director
SkillsUSA California
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State Advisor
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
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Manufacturing & Product Development
Kathy Looman
Member
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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