State Management and
Leadership
Meet the State Management and Leadership Team
The SkillsUSA California state management and leadership team is dedicated to providing support, training, and coordination to deliver the organization's programs, services, and events in alignment with the SkillsUSA mission.
State Management and Leadership
The state management and leadership team collaborates closely with various entities, including our state officers, advisory committee, and board of directors, in a collective effort to pursue and accomplish the overarching mission of SkillsUSA California. This joint endeavor involves the coordination of resources, sharing of insights, and pooling of expertise to advance the organization's mission, ensuring that its goals and objectives are met effectively and efficiently.
State Management & Leadership
State Director
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State Assistant Director
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CDE State Liaison
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Regional Manager Regions 1 & 4
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Regional Manager Regions 2 & 5
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Regional Manager Regions 3 & 6
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Competitive Events Coordinator
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Executive Operations Assistant
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State Leadership Team Trainers
State Leadership Team Trainer
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State Leadership Team Trainer
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Advisory Committee
CA State HS Advisor of the Year &
Region 1 HS Advisor of the Year
Lisa Gottfried
New Technology High School​
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CA State MS Advisor of the Year &
Region 5 MS Advisor of the Year
Pedro Melendrez
Franklin High School
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Region 2 Advisor of the Year
Cody DeSilva
Dinuba High School
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Region 3 Advisor of the Year
Annabel Adriatico
Mayfair High School
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Region 4 Advisor of the Year
Melissa Hale
Consumnes Oaks High School
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Region 5 Advisor of the Year
Khin Wone
River Islands High School
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Region 6 Advisor of the Year
Wendy Temples
Granite Hills High School
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